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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nergal and Ereshkigal, Babylonian Version and Amarna Version.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ritual takes place during Dumuzi's time in Kurnugi?
(a) Lying-in-state.
(b) Funerals.
(c) Weddings.
(d) Ritual cleansing.

2. Who do the myths revolve around?
(a) The gods of Greece.
(b) The gods of Rome.
(c) The gods of Mesopotamia.
(d) The gods of China.

3. Why is Nergal sent to the Underworld?
(a) He is to judge the activities of the gods.
(b) He is to send a message to Namtar from the gods about respect.
(c) He is to sacrifice himself to make amends for offending Namtar.
(d) He is to be whipped by Namtar.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long do Nergal and Ereshkigal make love?

2. Of what is Ishtar the goddess?

3. Fill in the blank: The ancient civilization of these myths can be found between the Tigris and the _______.

4. Who is Ereshkigal?

5. When Nergal returns to the Underworld on his own, what happens when he finds Ereshkigal?

(see the answer key)

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