Quiz on the Flood Narrative and Mesopotamian History

Who was chosen by God to ensure that life could continue after the Flood?

• Ziusudra

• Abraham

• Noah

• Moses

What did Noah build to survive the Flood?

• A temple

• A house

• A boat

• An ark

Which character is associated with a similar flood story in Mesopotamian tradition?

• Ziusudra

• Hammurabi

• Utnapishtim

• Gilgamesh

What is the primary purpose of flood myths in various societies?

• To entertain

• To preserve memories

• To teach lessons

• To promote agriculture

In what year did a British newspaper fund an expedition to search for the Flood tablet?

• 1960

• 1873

• 1900

• 1860

By the 1960s, what was understood about the stories of the Old Testament?

• They were literally true

• They were based on myths

• They were fictional

• They expressed historical memories

What became more sophisticated and refined in archaeological studies?

• Historical narratives

• Literary analysis

• Artistic techniques

• Archaeological techniques

What type of environment is found in the north-east of Iraq?

• Mountain ranges

• Coastal plains

• Steppe

• Desert

When did agriculture begin in the north-east of Iraq?

• 1000-500 BCE

• 7000-6000 BCE

• 3000-2000 BCE

• 5000-4000 BCE

What livelihood is preferred in the steppe region of Iraq?

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Animal herding