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Quiz about Enuma Elish
Quiz about Enuma Elish

Enuma Elish Trivia Quiz


Many people have heard of the ancient Mesopotamian epic called 'Gilgamesh', but have you heard of the 'Enuma Elish'? Here are some questions about it...

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
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16,437
Updated
Dec 03 21
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Question 1 of 5
1. The Enuma Elish is the creation myth of what ancient culture? Hint


Question 2 of 5
2. What does Enuma Elish translate into in English? Hint


Question 3 of 5
3. According to the Enuma Elish, in the beginning only the primordial waters existed. The sweet water abyss was personified in Apsu. Who were the salt seas personified as? Hint


Question 4 of 5
4. Who killed Apsu and was later established as the lord? Hint


Question 5 of 5
5. Who killed Tiamat by dividing her body in two and separating her halves with the sky? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The Enuma Elish is the creation myth of what ancient culture?

Answer: Babylonian

The Babylonian culture was centered in Babylon. Babylon's rise corresponded with Sumeria's fall. There are similar myths to the Babylonian one in other Mesopotamian cultures such as the Sumerians and Assyrians. Their stories differ slightly from the ones described in this quiz.
2. What does Enuma Elish translate into in English?

Answer: When above

Enuma Elish means either 'when above' or 'when on high'.
3. According to the Enuma Elish, in the beginning only the primordial waters existed. The sweet water abyss was personified in Apsu. Who were the salt seas personified as?

Answer: Tiamat

Tiamat is sometimes respresented as a sea dragon in art and sculpture.
4. Who killed Apsu and was later established as the lord?

Answer: Ea

The figure Ea probably best corresponds with Zeus of Greek myth.
5. Who killed Tiamat by dividing her body in two and separating her halves with the sky?

Answer: Marduk

Typically, Marduk was seen as the greatest hero of Babylonian myth, perhaps tantamount with Hercules, but with much more supernatural power. Thank you for playing this quiz, I hope you enjoyed it!
Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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