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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who marries Pasture and Poplar?

2. Where does Marduk build the house for Lahmu and Lahamu to use when they are passing through?

3. In the Epic of Creation, what god is killed in order to make man?

4. To whom does Nudimmud give birth in the Epic of Creation?

5. Fill in the blank: The Herdman God has slain both the Flock God and ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the fate of the Sea and the Cattle God?

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

3. What is significant about the Mesopotamian culture when reading the Theology of Dunnu?

4. How is Marduk rewarded for his victory over Tiamat?

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

6. How does Erra trick Marduk into leaving his palace?

7. How is Adapa tricked out of becoming immortal?

8. Why does Erra wage a battle against the world?

9. Who does Anu initially choose to battle Anzu and why do the warriors refuse?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about the similarities between the Mesopotamian and Biblical flood myths in the following format:

Part 1) The over-indulgence and destruction of mankind.

Part 2) The similarities and differences of Noah and Atrahasis.

Part 3) The relationship between mankind and their god or gods.

Part 4) The final flood.

Part 5) The reconstruction of Earth and mankind.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of Apsu, Ea, and Marduk. All three of these held positions of power among the gods. What are their differences? What are their similarities? What roles do they plan in the Mesopotamian myths? Which of the gods is the more effective leader? How are all three of these gods related? In what way does Apsu's actions lead to Marduk's appointment as king of the gods? How does Tiamat figure into the hierarchy of the gods? What is significant about Erra's methods of taking over in his story?

Essay Topic 3

Why is the Theology of Dunnu important? How does it reflect upon the diversity of Mesopotamia? Why is this important to know about today? In what ways does the Theology of Dunnu explain the world? How does it differ from the Epic of Creation? Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

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