Myths from Mesopotamia: Creation, the Flood, Gilgamesh, and Others Test | Final Test - Easy

Stephanie Dalley
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Myths from Mesopotamia: Creation, the Flood, Gilgamesh, and Others Test | Final Test - Easy

Stephanie Dalley
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tree grows by Etana's fort?
(a) Maple.
(b) Birch.
(c) Willow.
(d) Poplar.

2. Theology of Dunnu is another version of which myth already discussed within this book?
(a) The Epic of Gilgamesh.
(b) Atrahasis.
(c) The Epic of Creation.
(d) The Descent of Ishtar into the Underworld.

3. From what does Marduk create the world?
(a) Apsu's remains.
(b) Apsu's rown.
(c) Tiamat's crown.
(d) Tiamat's remains.

4. What is significant about the Theology of Dunnu?
(a) It shows that Ancient Babylonians did not actually take their gods literally.
(b) It shows that there was a belief system before Marduk.
(c) It shows that written records were kept before Mesopotamia.
(d) It shows that not all areas in Mesopotamia had the same beliefs.

5. Why does the snake attack the eagle and leave it for dead in a pit?
(a) The snake is reneging on their deal.
(b) The eagle ate the snake's young.
(c) The eagle insulted Shamash.
(d) The snake wanted the tree to himself.

6. Who creates an army of vicious, terrible warriors in the Epic of Creation?
(a) Tiamat.
(b) Mother Anza.
(c) Mother Hubur.
(d) Marduk.

7. Who helps add to the vegetation and animals on Earth after marriage in the Theology of Dunnu?
(a) Earth.
(b) The Flock God.
(c) The Herdsman God.
(d) The Cattle God.

8. In the Epic of Creation, what god is killed in order to make man?
(a) Apsu.
(b) Marduk.
(c) Tiamat.
(d) Qingu.

9. How does Marduk entrap Tiamat?
(a) He throws her in the ocean.
(b) He binds her with the tree of life.
(c) He traps her in a cave.
(d) He binds her with the four winds.

10. Who are the Sebitti?
(a) They are the human warriors of Mesopotamian.
(b) They are the children of Ishtar and Dumuzi.
(c) They are the ferocious children of Earth and Anu.
(d) They are the temple maidens in Ea's temple.

11. According to the story of Erra and Ishum, what will happen if Marduk leaves his palace?
(a) The world will be thrown into natural chaos and war.
(b) The people will forget about their deities.
(c) The people will stop caring for their homes.
(d) The world will implode.

12. What does Anzu look like?
(a) A wingless eagle.
(b) A mane-less lion with tail feathers.
(c) An eagle with a lion's mane.
(d) A lion-headed eagle.

13. Throughout his story, with what is Erra obsessed?
(a) War.
(b) Mortality.
(c) Sex.
(d) Love.

14. What was the Flock God son's relationship to his wife before they married?
(a) Siblings.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Father.

15. During the Festival of the New Year, why was the Epic of Creation performed or recited?
(a) It was a time for feasting.
(b) It was propaganda for the king.
(c) It was a morale-booster for the citizens.
(d) It was a religious ceremony for the temple maidens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is both wife and sister to Haharnum?

2. After the death of Tiamat, what adorns the door to Apsu?

3. How does Mami (or Belet-ili) explain the robbery of the Tablet to Ninurta?

4. Why do Adad, Gerra, and Shara refuse to attack Anzu?

5. What gift to Ea bestow upon Adapa?

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