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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Epic of Gilgamesh - Standard version and Old Babylonian Version.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what modern country can the ancient civilization of these myths be found?
(a) Iran.
(b) Iraq.
(c) Afghanistan.
(d) Syria.

2. From which civilization do these myths originate?
(a) Rome.
(b) Mesopotamia.
(c) Greece.
(d) China.

3. What unique feature does this book use to help the reader understand these stories?
(a) It is fully annotated so that further research is accessible.
(b) It offers a version of the stories in their original language.
(c) It relates these stories to other, well-known tales.
(d) It offers several original pictures from the time period.

4. On what medium where these myths originally found?
(a) Pottery.
(b) Tapestries.
(c) Tablets.
(d) Paintings.

5. What reason is given for the myths of this book being the basis of stories for other cultures?
(a) People of other countries frequently travelled through Mesopotamia.
(b) The people of Mesopotamia often sent scrolls to churches of other faiths.
(c) Mesopotamia created one of the first traveling libraries.
(d) The people of Mesopotamia traveled the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unique about the plant Gilgamesh retrieves from the Apsu?

2. What mercy does Ea grant to Gilgamesh in response to the man's prayers?

3. What does Gilgamesh use to cross over the deadly water past the mountains and darkness?

4. What reasons does Enki give for instructing Antrahasis to build his boat?

5. What god is sacrificed in order to create man?

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