Gilgamesh Epic: Key Concepts and Challenges

Gilgamesh Epic: Key Concepts and Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Religious Studies, Philosophy

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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In Book Eleven of the Epic of Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh meets Utnapishtim, who recounts the story of a great flood sent by the gods to destroy humanity. Utnapishtim was warned by a god and built a ship to save life. After the flood, he was granted immortality. Utnapishtim challenges Gilgamesh to stay awake for seven days to earn immortality, but Gilgamesh fails. He learns to appreciate his city and people, realizing that true fulfillment comes from his role as a king. The story highlights themes of mortality, wisdom, and the value of human achievements.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does Gilgamesh meet in Book Eleven of the Epic of Gilgamesh?

Ishtar

Utnapishtim

Enkidu

Shamash

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the gods plan to do to humanity?

Grant them immortality

Destroy them with a great flood

Make them rulers of the earth

Give them wisdom

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who whispered the plan of the flood to Utnapishtim?

Anu

Ea

Enlil

Ishtar

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Utnapishtim build to survive the flood?

A temple

A great ship

A fortress

A tower

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the storm last during the flood?

Three days

Ten days

Fourteen days

Seven days

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does Utnapishtim give to Gilgamesh?

To find a hidden treasure

To build a ship

To remain awake for seven days

To defeat a monster

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to Gilgamesh when he starts the challenge?

He remains awake

He falls asleep immediately

He builds a ship

He fights a monster

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