Exploring Polytheism and Gilgamesh

What does the term "polytheism" mean?

• Belief in one god

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in no gods

• Worship of nature only

Which ancient civilization is the Epic of Gilgamesh from?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Mesopotamia

• Ancient China

Who is the main character in the Epic of Gilgamesh?

• Enkidu

• Gilgamesh

• Humbaba

• Ishtar

In polytheistic religions, gods often represent:

• Only one aspect of life

• Many different aspects of nature and society

• Only the afterlife

• Only animals

Who was Enkidu in the Epic of Gilgamesh?

• Gilgamesh’s enemy

• Gilgamesh’s friend and companion

• A goddess

• A king from another city

What is a common feature of polytheistic religions?

• Belief in reincarnation only

• Worship of multiple deities

• Only one holy book

• No rituals

What quest do Gilgamesh and Enkidu undertake together?

• To find the lost city of Atlantis

• To defeat the monster Humbaba

• To build a great wall

• To discover fire

Which of the following is NOT a polytheistic religion?

• Ancient Greek religion

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Ancient Roman religion

What does Gilgamesh seek after Enkidu’s death?

• Wealth

• Immortality

• A new kingdom

• Revenge

In polytheism, gods are often believed to:

• Have no interest in humans

• Control different parts of the world and life

• All live in the same temple

• Be invisible forces only