by karina.kemmer
Step into the ancient world of Mesopotamia and immerse yourself in the epic story of Gilgamesh, a legendary king whose adventures have captivated readers for millennia. This quiz will test your knowledge of his heroic quests, profound friendships, and the timeless themes that resonate through this ancient narrative. Ready to prove your expertise on one of the earliest masterpieces of literature? Let’s get started!
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Gilgamesh Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who is the main character of the Epic of Gilgamesh?
Gilgamesh
Enkidu
Utnapishtim
Humbaba
2. What city does Gilgamesh rule?
Babylon
Ur
Uruk
Nineveh
3. Who is created by the gods to be a counterpart to Gilgamesh?
Enkidu
Shamash
Anu
Ishtar
4. What is the name of the forest guardian defeated by Gilgamesh and Enkidu?
Humbaba
Anzu
Tiamat
Marduk
5. Which goddess proposes marriage to Gilgamesh?
Inanna
Ishtar
Ninsun
Ereshkigal
6. What creature does Ishtar send to punish Gilgamesh for rejecting her?
The Bull of Heaven
The Lion of Nergal
The Dragon of Tiamat
The Eagle of Anu
7. What is the ultimate quest that Gilgamesh undertakes after Enkidu’s death?
To find the secret of immortality
To conquer new lands
To build a great wall
To find a lost treasure
8. Who is the immortal man that Gilgamesh seeks out for the secret of eternal life?
Utnapishtim
Atrahasis
Ziusudra
Noah
9. What test does Utnapishtim give Gilgamesh to prove his worthiness for immortality?
To stay awake for six days and seven nights
To defeat a monstrous creature
To cross a dangerous river
To solve a series of riddles
10. What happens to the plant that Gilgamesh retrieves to restore youth?
It is stolen by a serpent
It withers away
It is lost in a storm
It is eaten by Enkidu
11. What does Gilgamesh ultimately learn about immortality?
Immortality is reserved for the gods
It can be achieved through heroic deeds
It is found in the legacy one leaves behind
It is hidden in the underworld
12. What is the primary theme of the Epic of Gilgamesh?
The quest for immortality
The power of friendship
The inevitability of death
All of the above
13. Who helps Gilgamesh cross the Waters of Death to reach Utnapishtim?
Siduri
Urshanabi
Shamash
Ea
14. What does Gilgamesh build in Uruk to leave a lasting legacy?
A great wall
A temple
A palace
A library
15. What literary form is the Epic of Gilgamesh written in?
Poetry
Prose
Drama
Dialogue
16. In which ancient script was the Epic of Gilgamesh originally written?
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
Alphabetic script
Runes
17. Which modern-day country was ancient Mesopotamia located in?
Iraq
Egypt
Greece
Turkey
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