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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Sumer: Land of the Gods.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sitchin's estimation, Sumer was an incredibly advanced civilization that lasted for __________.
(a) 700 years.
(b) 1000 years.
(c) 900 years.
(d) 650 years.

2. Sitchin believed that the stories of Sumerian gods were _________.
(a) Made up by kings and queens.
(b) Challenged by other cultures.
(c) Specific accounts of the creation of planets.
(d) Not at all true.

3. Sitchin revealed that who occupied Israel, Lebanon, and Syria in Chapter 3?
(a) Babylonians.
(b) The Canaanites.
(c) Sumerians.
(d) Greeks and Romans.

4. Who did Iannna marry?
(a) Enki's son, Enlil.
(b) No one.
(c) Her own brother, Ea.
(d) Enki's son, Dumuzi.

5. Sitchin thought that the uses of this substance was evidence of advanced knowledge of chemistry and medicine, including brain surgery.
(a) Jelly.
(b) Petroleum.
(c) Natural gas.
(d) Oil.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many base numbers were in the Sumerian number system?

2. The Sumerians knew to use this substance as a disinfectant.

3. From 11,000 B.C. to 5,000 B.C., what happened to mankind?

4. Who was the Greek Uranus overthrown by?

5. What culture shared similarities to the Hittite gods?

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