Creation and Destruction Myths

Prometheus and his brother Epimetheus were entrusted with the task of creating living beings on Earth. Why was Prometheus punished by Zeus?

• for stealing the power to fly from the heavens

• for stealing a spark from the heavens

• for stealing a secret cloak from the heavens

• for stealing an immortal potion from the heavens

Whom does Hindu mythology believe to be the creator of the universe?

• Ram

• Vishnu

• Brahma

• Shiva

In Norse mythology, which book describes the story behind creation of the world?

• Elder Eddas

• Enuma Elish

• Book of Genesis

• Rigveda

In Hindu mythology, how were the elements of nature created?

• by God's spoken words

• from the limbs of the monster named Pangu

• from the silt formed from the union of salty and fresh water

• by using the limbs of the cosmic being, Purusha

As per the Book of Genesis, how did God create the universe?

• by speaking about it

• by thinking about it

• by molding yellow clay

• By creating an explosion in space

What does the Greek poem “Theogony” suggest?

• The poem indicates that in the beginning there was nothing but a big black egg.

• The poem indicates that in the beginning there was nothing but a void.

• The poem indicates that in the beginning there nothing but water.

• The poem indicates that in the beginning there was nothing but air.

What is a motif?

• It is the central idea or concept specific to that story.

• It is the point of difference between various mythological stories.

• It is the catalyst that makes a myth more believable.

• It is the character who helps to create the universe.

What is the Norse belief for the end of the world?

• The world will end after the earth is swept over by molten metal.

• The world will end in a great battle called the Ragnarok.

• The world will end after the earth faces extreme climatic conditions.

• The world will end after Shiva performs his dance of destruction.

What does the Hindu mythology say about the process of creation and destruction of the earth?

• It is a one-time event.

• It is a random process.

• It is a continuous process.

• It repeats every 100 years.

According to Zoroastrians, the process of destruction is gradual and will start with the Age of _________________.

• copper

• gold

• silver

• iron