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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 the true reason for the Sebitti wanting to go to battle with Erra?

2. What does Erra want from mankind?

3. What is not one of Adapa's responsibilities?

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

5. What does the different reigns of each part of Earth represent?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the given reason and the true reason for the Sebitti's desire to go to war?

3. How does Marduk defeat Tiamat?

4. How does Ishum end Erra's devastation of the world?

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

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

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

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

9. What leads to Ea slaying both Apsu and Mummu?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

How is power both a theme and the center of all conflicts in the story of Anzu? How does Anzu steal his power? How is Ninurta able to kill Anzu despite the latter possessing the Tablet of Destinies? How is Ninurta's decision to go to battle for the glory a way of wresting power for himself? How does this play out in his conflict with Anzu?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of women within Mesopotamian culture as depicted within these myths in the following format:

Part 1) Shamhat.

Part 2) The story of Atrahasis to explain childbearing.

Part 3) Ishtar's relationships to men.

Part 4) Ereshkigal as both queen and loner.

Part 5) Belet-ili and her contributions to both deities and mankind.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

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