Flood Myth Quiz

Question 1

Which word refers to the belief that religious stories are corrupted records of historical events?

Accepted Answer

Euhemerism

Question 2

Which word describes any event that took place after the biblical flood and Noah's ark?

Accepted Answer

Postdiluvian

Question 3

Which word refers to any major flood, especially the flood Noah rode from the Bible?

Accepted Answer

Deluge

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of cultural transmission?

Accepted Answer

European colonists teaching the rules of soccer/football to Native American

Question 5

Which word describes one of the Hebrew names of God?

Accepted Answer

Yahweh

Question 6

Which word refers to the belief that religious stories are accurate records of historical events?

Accepted Answer

Literalism

Question 7

Which word describes any event that took place before the biblical flood and Noah's ark?

Accepted Answer

Antediluvian

Question 8

What does it mean to be righteous?

Accepted Answer

Morally good or pure

Question 9

Which word refers to religious stories that are metaphorical records of historical or personal events?

Accepted Answer

Allegory

Questions 9