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Babylonian Myth Review Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
28,615

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

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721

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Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 5

1. The Babylonian creation myth is called 'Enuma Elish'. What does that name mean? Hint

The creation

The descent of the gods

Down from the heavens

When on high

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Question 2 of 5

2. What god was the chief god of the Babylonian pantheon? Hint

Lahmu

Kishar

Marduk

Apsu

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Question 3 of 5

3. Who was the Babylonian goddess of fertility?

Answer: (No hint on this one...)

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Question 4 of 5

4. Which pair of divine beings was created first in the Babylonian myth? Hint

Apsu and Tiamat

Anshar and Kishar

Lahmu and Lahamu

Ea and Damkina

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Question 5 of 5

5. What is the name of the primordial creature of Babylonian myth, depicted as a serpent-monster?

Answer: (Hint...starts with T.)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Babylonian creation myth is called 'Enuma Elish'. What does that name mean?

Answer: When on high

2. What god was the chief god of the Babylonian pantheon?

Answer: Marduk

3. Who was the Babylonian goddess of fertility?

Answer: Ishtar

4. Which pair of divine beings was created first in the Babylonian myth?

Answer: Lahmu and Lahamu

This is a bit of a trick question...Apsu and Tiamat weren't 'created' per se, they were the primordial beings.

5. What is the name of the primordial creature of Babylonian myth, depicted as a serpent-monster?

Answer: Tiamat

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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