Ancient Mesopotamian Religions Quiz

Which civilization's religion was heavily influenced by the Sumerians?

• Roman

• Egyptian

• Babylonian

• Greek

What was the purpose of the ziggurat in Sumerian cities?

• A residence for the king

• A place for trade

• A school for children

• A temple for the city's god

Which god was known as the shaper of the world and god of wisdom?

• Enlil

• Anu

• Utu

• Enki

Who was the primary god of the Babylonians?

• Tiamat

• Marduk

• Nanna

• Nurgle

Which goddess was associated with love and war and had a star with eight points as her symbol?

• Nanna

• Tiamat

• Ishtar

• Inanna

What was the main religion of the Persians?

• Christianity

• Zoroastrianism

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

Who was the sole god in Zoroastrianism?

• Marduk

• Anu

• Ahura Mazda

• Enlil

What did the Sumerians believe the earth floated on?

• A bed of fire

• A cloud of air

• An ocean of fresh water

• A sea of salt water

Which god was served by a combination of man and scorpion?

• Enki

• Shamish

• Nurgle

• Marduk

Which mythology is believed to have borrowed ideas from Mesopotamian gods?

• Roman

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Norse