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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. What is Anu's relationships to Ada and Gerra?

2. Who is Anu's vizier?

3. In the Old Babylonian version of the theft of the Tablet of Destiny, what is Anzu's name?

4. During the Festival of the New Year, why was the Epic of Creation performed or recited?

5. Why do Apsu and Mummu plan to kill the gods?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Adapa tricked out of becoming immortal?

3. What happens when Erra takes over Marduk's palace?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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