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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, The Epic of Creation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Along with the sun and the moon, what is the 12th object in the solar system?
(a) Nefilim, or Shar.
(b) Pluto.
(c) There is no 12th object.
(d) Uranus.

2. Who was Marduk?
(a) The father of Zeus.
(b) He became the primary god of Babylon.
(c) A mean ruler of Babylon.
(d) A cruel father of Anu.

3. Why were there 12 gods, signs, and months in a year?
(a) The Sumerians had 12 pieces of land separated by water.
(b) Their king believed in the number 12.
(c) There were only 11 of each.
(d) To correspond with the solar system comprised of 12 planets.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What planet drew Marduk into the solar system?

2. Who was the Greek Uranus overthrown by?

3. Before Copernicus, what did the Greeks and Romans think about the universe?

4. According to Sitchin, who is marked as a follower of God even though he is on Indo-European decent?

5. How many major Sumerian gods are there?

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