Exploring Ancient Mesopotamian Religion and Deities

Which ancient civilization influenced Babylonian and Assyrian religions?

• Egyptians

• Romans

• Greeks

• Sumerians

What was typically found at the center of each Sumerian city?

• A ziggurat

• A marketplace

• A library

• A palace

Which god was known as the king of the heavens and the king of the gods?

• Anu

• Enki

• Nanna

• Utu

Which Sumerian god was associated with wisdom, intellect, and magic?

• Enki

• Utu

• Inanna

• Anu

What was the primary city associated with the goddess Inanna?

• Urik

• Eridu

• Babylon

• Ur

Who was the primary god of the Babylonians?

• Shamish

• Tiamat

• Nurgle

• Marduk

Which god was known for bringing war and famine?

• Marduk

• Nurgle

• Shamish

• Tiamat

What was the main religion of the Persians?

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Zoroastrianism

• Christianity

Who was the god in Zoroastrianism?

• Marduk

• Anu

• Enki

• Ahura Mazda

What did the Sumerians believe the earth floated on?

• A sea of salt water

• A sea of clouds

• A sea of fresh water

• A sea of lava