Question 1
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The Sumerian gods, based on Banylonian myths,
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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
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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
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Question 3
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The Gilgamesh is the first great heroic narrative of Western Literature. Its literary form is called
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epic
history
myth
drama
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Question 4
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The story of Gilgamesh was discovered in the ruins of the ancient city of
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Sodom
Gomorrah
Jericho
Nineveh
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Question 5
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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
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An organizing principle of the story and the goal of the hero is
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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
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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
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As a result of the fight with Kumbaba, Gilgamesh is able to
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gain immortality
fight Enkidu for his bride
cut down the cedars for the temple
join the animal kingdom
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Question 9
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What elements to the Gilgamesh, the Old Testament, and the Koran have in common?
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belief in one god
the hero Gilgamesh
the story of the great flood
cuneiform writing
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Question 10
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The Gilgamesh comes to us from the Middle East, specifically the area called
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Palestine
Asia Minor
Mesopotamia
Persia
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