by Andeee Whited
Step into the ancient world of Mesopotamia and immerse yourself in the epic tale of Gilgamesh, a legendary king whose adventures have captivated audiences for millennia. This quiz will test your knowledge of the intricate narrative, profound themes, and historical significance of one of humanity’s earliest literary masterpieces. Ready to prove your expertise on this timeless epic? Let’s get started!
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Gilgamesh Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who is the main character of the Epic of Gilgamesh?
Enkidu
Gilgamesh
Humbaba
Utnapishtim
2. What is the name of Gilgamesh’s close companion?
Enkidu
Shamash
Anu
Ishtar
3. Which goddess proposes marriage to Gilgamesh?
Ninsun
Ishtar
Ereshkigal
Siduri
4. What creature guards the Cedar Forest?
The Bull of Heaven
Humbaba
Scorpion-Man
Anzu Bird
5. What is the primary theme of the Epic of Gilgamesh?
Love
War
Mortality
Betrayal
6. Who helps Gilgamesh cross the waters of death?
Utnapishtim
Siduri
Urshanabi
Anu
7. What does Gilgamesh seek from Utnapishtim?
Wealth
Immortality
Power
Wisdom
8. What happens to the plant that grants immortality?
It is eaten by Gilgamesh
It is stolen by a serpent
It is given to Enkidu
It is lost in a storm
9. How does Enkidu die?
In battle
By disease
By drowning
By poison
10. What is the significance of the walls of Uruk in the epic?
They protect the city from invaders
They symbolize Gilgamesh’s achievements
They are a gift from the gods
They are a prison for enemies
11. Who is the goddess of creation and fertility in the epic?
Ishtar
Ninsun
Ereshkigal
Siduri
12. What is the name of the great flood survivor in the Epic of Gilgamesh?
Gilgamesh
Enkidu
Utnapishtim
Humbaba
13. What advice does Siduri, the tavern keeper, give to Gilgamesh?
Seek revenge
Enjoy life and cherish simple pleasures
Continue the quest for immortality
Return to Uruk immediately
14. What is the role of Shamash in the epic?
God of the underworld
God of the sun and justice
God of war
God of wisdom
15. What lesson does Gilgamesh learn by the end of the epic?
The importance of wealth
The power of friendship
The inevitability of death
The futility of war
16. What is the literary form of the Epic of Gilgamesh?
Novel
Poem
Play
Short story
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