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

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

Stephanie Dalley
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 155 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Epic of Creation in this book end?
(a) Mankind will no longer need to rely on the gods for help.
(b) TIamat will never return to reclaim her throne
(c) Apsu will stay below the waters for eternity.
(d) Mankind will hopefully worship Marduk as the gods' savior.

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

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

4. Who is Anu's vizier?
(a) Namtar.
(b) Iiabrat.
(c) Nergal.
(d) Adapa.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the snake attack the eagle and leave it for dead in a pit?

2. According to Ea's instructions, what must Ninurta do after cutting off Anzu's wings?

3. What leads Etana to attempt, for a second time, to fly with the eagle to Anu's heaven?

4. Who is both wife and sister to Haharnum?

5. What gift to Ea bestow upon Adapa?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the lineage of the gods as depicted in the Epic of Creation.

2. Who is Haharnum?

3. How does the eagle help Etana on his quest to help his wife conceive?

4. How does Mami (or Belet-ili) explain to her son why he should go to battle against Anzu?

5. What role does The Flocks God play in the creation of the world in the Theology of Dunnu?

6. What is the station and functions of Adapa?

7. In the story of Etana, what is the arrangement made before Shamash between the eagle and the snake?

8. What does Mother Hubur create for Tiamat and why?

9. What are the differences between the standard and Old Babylonian versions of the story of Anzu?

10. How does Hayyashum contribute to the making of the world in the Theology of Dunnu?

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