6 World Hist: Prehistoric Religion and the Early Mother Goddess

Which of these deities is NOT an obvious descendant of the Mother Goddess?

• 1. Astarte

• 1. Poseidon

• 2. Hathor

• 1. Gaia

The Mother Goddess was thought to protect human life the way female snakes protect their eggs.

• 1. The Mother Goddess was thought to protect human life the way female snakes protect their eggs.

• 1. Both the Mother Goddess and snakes represent the mystery of life.

• 1. Snakes live in the earth while the Mother Goddess is a representation of Earth.

• 1. Snakes were used to represent the unreliable and sneaky nature of the Mother Goddess.

The earliest known example of a Mother Goddess sculpture dates back to _____.

• 40,000 Years ago

• 1. 1,500 years ago

• 1. 6,000 years ago

• 20,000 Years ago

Which region's people are famous for their unique portrayal of the Mother Goddess figure?

• 1. Cyclades islands

• 1. Vietnam

• Japan
• Peru

The practice of Mother Goddess worship remains a mystery to modern historians. Why do we know so little about these ancient religions?

• Lack of written records due to the oral nature of ancient Mother Goddess worship practices.
• Abundance of written records detailing ancient Mother Goddess worship practices
• Lack of interest from historians in studying ancient religions
• Modern historians intentionally suppressing information about Mother Goddess worship