How Epic!

Question 1

When Assyria collapsed, did the story of Gilgamesh survive?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Why does Gilgamesh reject Ishtar?

Accepted Answer

Because he doesn't want to be her plaything

Question 3

The historical king Gilgamesh is best known for which of the following feats?

Accepted Answer

Raising the walls of Uruk

Question 4

Which god supports Gilgamesh's incursion into the cedar forest?

Accepted Answer

Shamash, god of the sun

Question 5

How does Gilgamesh get to the other side of the twin-peaked mountain called Mashu?

Accepted Answer

He walks through it

Question 6

Who guards the cedar forest?

Accepted Answer

The demon Humbaba

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the overarching internal struggle Gilgamesh faces within the story?

Accepted Answer

Reconciling his mortality

Question 8

Who introduces Enkidu to civilization?

Accepted Answer

Temple prostitue

Question 9

Who steals the magical plant that makes you young again?

Accepted Answer

A snake

Question 10

Who is the queen of the underworld?

Accepted Answer

Ereshkigal

Question 11

What does the Bull of Heaven bring to the city of Uruk?

Accepted Answer

Famine

Question 12

Did Gilgamesh really exist?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

In which way does the hero of The Epic of Gilgamesh differ from the heroes of Greek or Celtic mythology?

Accepted Answer

Gilgamesh is a real historical figure

Question 14

What test does Utnapishtim give to Gilgamesh, to see if he is worthy of eternal life?

Accepted Answer

He asks him to stay awake for six nights and seven days

Question 15

What river flows past Uruk?

Accepted Answer

Euphrates

Question 16

How was the Epic preserved?

Accepted Answer

In writing on clay tablets

Question 17

Why did the Gods create Enkidu?

Accepted Answer

To provide a counter force to Gilgamesh's power

Question 18

Why does Gilgamesh leave Uruk after Enkidu dies?

Accepted Answer

To find out how he can avoid having to die himself

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