Floods in Mythology

What is one reason suggested in the video for why flood myths exist in various cultures?

• They are rooted in history

• They symbolize the unpredictability of life

• They serve as warnings against noise pollution

• They explain the significance of crocodiles

In the Epic of Gilgamesh, who warns Utnapishtim about the impending flood?

• Anu

• Enki

• Enlil

• Ninurta

What kind of boat does Utnapishtim build in the Epic of Gilgamesh?

• It is small and fragile

• It is made of silver and gold

• It is massive with six enormous decks

• It is used primarily for transportation

How long does the storm rage in the Epic of Gilgamesh before subsiding?

• 3 days

• 5 days

• 7 days

• 40 days

According to the Old Testament, why does God decide to destroy mankind in the biblical flood?

• Because humans are making too much noise

• Because of mankind's sinfulness

• Because of their laziness

• Because of their lack of gratitude

What promise did God make to Noah after the flood in the biblical story?

• To make Noah immortal

• To curse the ground forever

• To grant Noah dominion over all animals

• To never again destroy the Earth with a flood.

What reason is given in the Zoroastrian flood myth for the need to cleanse the earth?

• Sinfulness of humanity

• Overpopulation of immortal beings

• Disobedience of animals

• Pollution of rivers

In Ovid's "Metamorphoses," what concern does Jupiter have regarding humans?

• Their tendency to make too much noise

• Their sinfulness that could contamination of other Earthly beings

• Their lack of gratitude toward the gods

• Their inability to build boats

Why does Jupiter allow Deucalion and Pyrrha to survive?

• They build a boat

• They are immortal

• They are exceptionally pious

• They hide in a cave

According to the video, what is one possible explanation for the similarity between flood myths in different cultures?

• Cultural transmission

• Divine intervention

• Coincidence

• Creative storytelling