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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, The Creation of Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, which god (and son of Anu) was revealed to have created man and ruled from Nippur?
(a) Enlil.
(b) Ea.
(c) Ninlil.
(d) Sud.

2. How is the planet-god of Shar described in Sumerian texts?
(a) Strong and powerful.
(b) Radiant.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Resentful.

3. In Sumerian belief, who may go to heaven?
(a) Plants.
(b) Men and gods.
(c) Animals.
(d) No one goes to heaven.

4. What was used to fertilize a Homo erectus egg?
(a) The sperm of the gods.
(b) The spirit of gods.
(c) The sperm of animals.
(d) The sperm of Zeus.

5. What was the length of Earth's life determined by?
(a) Earth's atmosphere.
(b) The gods.
(c) The length of the Earth's orbit.
(d) The trees on Earth.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sitchin's opinion, why didn't "life" need a sun?

2. While Adapa was developing and before he was born, where did he live?

3. To the Sumerians, the arrival of Marduk and Shar was______.

4. When does Sitchin estimate that the Nefilim's first landing on Earth was?

5. What was created before man?

(see the answer key)

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