Ancient Creation Myths of the World

What is the primary purpose of creation myths?

• To provide scientific explanations for the universe.

• To describe the beginnings of the present world.

• To entertain children with stories.

• To serve as historical records.

In the Christian creation story, how many days did God take to create the world?

• 5 days

• 7 days

• 10 days

• 6 days

According to Norse mythology, from what was the earth created?

• water

• fire

• The body of a giant frost ogre

• The sky

What gift did Prometheus give to mankind which angered Zeus?

• free will

• a conscious

• fire

• foresight

When Pandora opened the box the first time, all of the following flew out EXCEPT

• hope

• pain

• sickness

• envy

The Sumarians have more than one creation myth.

• True

• False

What was the only thing that existed in the beginning accoring to the most sea myth?

• The earth and sky

• Animals

• The Everlasting Truth

• The Great Mystery

According to the most sea myth, why were animals created?

• To provide balance in the world.

• To make sure the strength and tempature of the earth was safe.

• To become food for humans.

• To enrich the environment.

How did archaeologists piece together Ancient Egyptian Creation Myths?

• Through the readings in their common religious texts.

• Through the readings of the Bible.

• Through the readings of the Koran.

• Through a variety of visual and written sources.

In Chinese Mythology, who was the first being whose body became parts of the world after his death?

• Pangu

• Buddah

• Nuwa

• Tian