Gilgamesh Quiz

Match the Character with his/her/its description​

• The monster sent to destroy Gilgamesh

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• The hero king of the first epic

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• Friend of Gilgamesh who taught justice

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• The demon who threatens Uruk

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• Immortal couple who live in underworld

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Based on the story of Gilgamesh, what kind of government did Sumerians have?

• Democracy (vote for leader)

• Oligarchy (few people lead at same time)

• Monarchy (one person rules everyone)

• Theocracy (Religious leaders rule everyone)

Why did Enkidu have to perish?

• Because Gilgamesh and he killed Humbaba.

• Because Gilgamesh and he killed the Bull of Heaven.

• Because of the Great Flood.

• Because Shamash commanded it.

What is the main reason for Gilgamesh's journey?

• To defeat the Bull of Heaven

• To find hidden treasures

• To overcome death

• To stop volcanic eruptions

What conclusion can we make about the people of Sumer and their religion based on the story of Gilgamesh?

• They were monotheistic (belief in one god).

• They were polytheistic (belief in many gods).

• They worshipped animals.

• They worshipped nature.

What did the Distant One ask Gilgamesh to do?

• Bring Enkidu from the forest

• Smash some stones

• Meet with the gods

• Take a test

What can be inferred about the Distant One's wife?

• She is wise and powerful

• She is selfish and lazy

• She is kind and determined

• She is merry and amusing

What did Gilgamesh want most?

• To become the king of Uruk

• To own the jewels caught in the trees

• To have Enkidu brought from the forest

• To be remembered forever

What does the word 'encounter' mean in the text, "Gilgamesh encountered the scorpion men"?

• A battle

• A small animal related to spiders

• An unexpected meeting

• To suffer or bear

What does the word 'tyrant' mean in the text, "The king is a tyrant"?

• A selfish ruler

• Burdened or kept down unjustly

• A small animal related to spiders

• An unexpected meeting