by Biddie Gurley
Step into the ancient world of Mesopotamia and uncover the epic tale of Gilgamesh, the legendary king of Uruk. This quiz will test your knowledge on one of the oldest known literary works, its characters, themes, and historical context. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about this timeless story of heroism, friendship, and the quest for immortality. Good luck, and may your knowledge of Gilgamesh shine brightly!
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Gilgamesh Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who is the author of the Epic of Gilgamesh?
Homer
Unknown
Virgil
Sophocles
2. Which city was Gilgamesh the king of?
Babylon
Uruk
Nineveh
Akkad
3. Who is Gilgamesh’s close companion in the epic?
Enkidu
Humbaba
Anu
Utnapishtim
4. What is the primary theme of the Epic of Gilgamesh?
Love
War
Immortality
Betrayal
5. Which creature does Gilgamesh and Enkidu defeat together?
The Bull of Heaven
Humbaba
The Scorpion-Man
The Dragon
6. What is the name of the flood survivor who tells Gilgamesh about the flood?
Anu
Ea
Utnapishtim
Shamash
7. How does Enkidu die?
In battle
By illness
By drowning
By poison
8. What does Gilgamesh seek after Enkidu’s death?
A new kingdom
Immortality
A powerful weapon
A divine blessing
9. Who is the goddess of love and war that Gilgamesh rejects?
Inanna
Ishtar
Ereshkigal
Ninhursag
10. What plant does Gilgamesh find that can restore youth?
The Tree of Life
The Flower of Eternity
The Herb of Immortality
The Plant of Rejuvenation
11. What happens to the plant that Gilgamesh finds?
It is stolen by a snake
It withers and dies
It is lost in a storm
It is eaten by a bird
12. What lesson does Gilgamesh learn by the end of the epic?
The importance of wealth
The value of friendship
The inevitability of death
The power of love
13. What is the historical significance of the Epic of Gilgamesh?
It is the first written story
It is the first epic poem
It is the first historical document
It is the first religious text
14. What material was the Epic of Gilgamesh originally written on?
Papyrus
Parchment
Clay tablets
Stone tablets
15. Which god is the father of Gilgamesh?
Anu
Enlil
Ea
Shamash
16. What is the name of the wild man created by the gods to challenge Gilgamesh?
Humbaba
Enkidu
Utnapishtim
Shamash
17. What is the ultimate fate of Gilgamesh at the end of the epic?
He becomes immortal
He dies
He ascends to the heavens
He vanishes mysteriously
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