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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 Sumerian word means "the location of the planets?"

2. What brings the Greeks in contact with the Persians in 331 B.C.?

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

4. What is an apin?

5. Why were there 12 gods, signs, and months in a year?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Sumerian texts describe Pluto as?

2. How did Sitchin trace the Persians to Babylon and Assyria?

3. What did Sitchin think the angels of the Bible really were?

4. Why is 12 an important number for Sumerians?

5. Name some of the inventions that Sitchin believed the Sumerians were responsible for.

6. What impact does Aphrodite, the goddess of love, have on the gods and goddesses for ancient Greece?

7. What was the literal translation of "me" that Sitchin develops?

8. Who is Anu?

9. Describe the Greek god Zeus and how he came to power.

10. Enki and Enlil were brothers and sons of Anu. Describe their personalities.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1. Compare Sitchin's story of Noah to the following:

- Christian Great Flood story

- The Great Flood from the Torah

2. How did Sitchin relate all three stories to one another?

3. Why did Sitchin think it is important to relate the stories?

4. How does this create validity for Sitchin's argument? Do you believe that this increases Sitchin's chances of gaining followers?

Essay Topic 2

Compare the class and hierarchy system of the Nefilim gods.

How is this system different or similar to the following hierarchy from history:

- Serfdom

- Indian Caste System

- Capitalist societies

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book Sitchin describe many gods and goddesses live up to ancient societal gender roles.

Using a god or goddess from the book, give an example of how he or she personifies the stereotype.

Are you using stereotypes that were prevalent in Mesopotamian culture or our society?

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