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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, Kingship on Earth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is an apin?
(a) A religious structure.
(b) A secret code.
(c) A pyramidal tower.
(d) A type of building.

2. The Sumerian Great Flood story, who does Enki inform of the impending flood?
(a) Noah.
(b) Jacob.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Atra-Hasis.

3. Where did some scientists claim that life began?
(a) The moon.
(b) Mars.
(c) Jupiter.
(d) Venus.

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

5. To Sitchin, what were decorative rosettes on Sumerian temples?
(a) People's names written decoratively.
(b) Symbols for the solar system.
(c) Lovely artwork.
(d) Symbols for the gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Noah/Ziusudra/Utnapishtim attract the gods after the great flood?

2. What did the Sumerians know the exact dates of in Chapter 6?

3. After the Nefilim left, who kept everyone in order?

4. What did many Sumerian structures have on the top of buildings?

5. What do the older planet-gods promise to Marduk if it can defeat Tiamat?

(see the answer key)

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