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

Stephanie Dalley
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 155 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

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. Who does the Cattle God kill?
(a) Earth.
(b) Water.
(c) Plough.
(d) Sky.

2. How many gods and goddesses comprise the assembly of the gods after Tiamat's death?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Forty.
(d) Twenty.

3. What is the true reason for the Sebitti wanting to go to battle with Erra?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Ambition.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Resentment.

4. What duty is assigned to Anzu by Ellil?
(a) Anzu is to train the guards to keep an eye on Ellil's temple.
(b) Anzu is guard the innermost chamber of Ellil's temple.
(c) Anzu is to guard the outer layers of Ellil's temple.
(d) Anzu is to guard the entrance to Ellil's temple.

5. Which one of the following is an offspring of the Earth and her partner?
(a) Sheep Goddess.
(b) Cattle God.
(c) Hearth.
(d) Plough.

6. In the Theology of Dunnu, what happens when pieces of the Earth mate?
(a) The skies part.
(b) Another part of Earth is created.
(c) The oceans make waves.
(d) Another part of Earth is destroyed.

7. Who marries Pasture and Poplar?
(a) The Cattle God.
(b) The Flock God.
(c) The Herdsman God.
(d) The Sea.

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

9. According to Erra, what of Marduk's has become dirty?
(a) His throne.
(b) His adornment.
(c) His hair.
(d) His face.

10. For how many months does Etana feed and train the eagle in the pit?
(a) Five months.
(b) Eight months.
(c) Twelve months.
(d) Three months.

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

12. In the shorter version of Anzu's story from Old Babylonia, where does the story start due to a missing tablet?
(a) Anzu battling Ninurta.
(b) Anzu's decision to steal the Tablet.
(c) Anzu stealing the Tablet.
(d) Ninurta's instructions to take Anzu's wings.

13. What is Erra's station amongst the Gods?
(a) He is their cleric.
(b) He is their warrior.
(c) He is their healer.
(d) He is the keeper of the Tablet.

14. What does the different reigns of each part of Earth represent?
(a) A new month.
(b) A new day.
(c) A new week.
(d) A new season.

15. What food does Anu actually offer to Adapa?
(a) The bread of life.
(b) The bread of truth.
(c) The bread of death.
(d) The bread of lies.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Marduk entrap Tiamat?

2. What monstrosities does Erra release upon mankind?

3. How does Ninurta return from the mountains after killing Anzu?

4. What is the name of Etana's son?

5. When Erra starts to destroy the world, who attempts to become the voice of reason for him?

(see the answer keys)

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