Exploring the Pantheon of Sumerian Gods

Exploring the Pantheon of Sumerian Gods

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Interactive Video

Social Studies

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video explores various Sumerian gods and goddesses, detailing their roles, symbols, and associated cities. Anu is the god of the heavens, Enlil controls destiny, Enki is linked to wisdom and magic, and Utu represents the sun and justice. Inanna is the goddess of love and war, while Nanna is the moon god. Marduk is the supreme Babylonian deity, and Nurgle is the god of the underworld. Tiamat, a sea goddess, is depicted as a dragon, and Shamish is the Babylonian version of Utu. The video concludes with links for further exploration of Sumerian culture.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the god of the heavens and the king of the gods?

Marduk

Enki

Anu

Utu

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city was associated with Anu?

Babylon

Ur

Eridu

Uric

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Enlil hold that gave him control over the fate of man?

A storm bird

A saw-like instrument

Tablets of Destiny

A crown with horns

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the god of wisdom, intellect, and magic?

Nana

Utu

Nurgle

Enki

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which god is depicted holding a saw-like instrument?

Utu

Enlil

Marduk

Anu

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the symbol of Inanna, the goddess of love and war?

A crown with horns

A storm bird

A dragon

A star with eight points

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city was the home of Nana, also called Sin?

Ur

Eridu

Uric

Babylon

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