Question 1
1.
The
S
umerian gods, based on Banylonian
myth
s,
Answer
are all male |
are organized into a clear hierarchy |
are seen as uncontrollable forces |
resemble the God of the Old Testament |
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Question 2
1.
Gilgamesh is able to
Answer
find a prickly plant in the bottom of the ocean |
fight the snake for the all-important prize |
stay awake for six days and seven nights |
avoid death |
10 points
Question 3
1.
The Gilgamesh is the first great heroic narrative of Western Literature. Its literary form is called
Answer
epic |
history |
myth |
drama |
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Question 4
1.
The story of Gilgamesh was discovered in the ruins of the ancient city of
Answer
Sodom |
Gomorrah |
Jericho |
Nineveh |
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Question 5
1.
The encounter of Gilgamesh with Enkidu is the beginning of
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a great war |
|
a great friendship |
|
the building of a great city |
|
cuneiform writing |
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Question 6
1.
An organizing principle of the story and the goal of the hero is
Answer
the return and the search for a home |
the founding of a state |
the belief in one God |
the search for immortality |
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Question 7
1.
Utnapishtim is sought after because he has gained
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the respect of all men |
great wealth |
skill in battle |
life everlasting |
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Question 8
1.
As a result of the fight with Kumbaba, Gilgamesh is able to
Answer
gain immortality |
fight Enkidu for his bride |
cut down the cedars for the temple |
join the animal kingdom |
10 points
Question 9
1.
What elements to the Gilgamesh, the Old Testament, and the Koran have in common?
Answer
belief in one god |
the hero Gilgamesh |
the story of the great flood |
10 points
Question 10
1.
The Gilgamesh comes to us from the Middle East, specifically the area called
Answer
Palestine |
Asia Minor |
Mesopotamia |
Persia |
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