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World Mythology

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Review the deities, legendary figures, and ancient epics from Greek, Roman, Norse, and Egyptian mythology. This topic traces classical literature origins and ancient religious beliefs. Such history and culture questions are commonly found in the general awareness sections of state and central government exams.

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World Mythology Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Mesopotamian god of wisdom?

  1. Anu

  2. Enlil

  3. Ea

  4. Ninhursag
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ea is the Mesopotamian god of wisdom.

Multiple choice

Which Mesopotamian god was associated with wisdom, magic, and writing?

  1. Enlil

  2. Inanna

  3. Ninhursag

  4. Nabu
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Nabu was the Mesopotamian god of wisdom, magic, and writing. He was often depicted as a young man with a beard and a stylus in his hand.

Multiple choice

Who was the chief god of the Mesopotamian pantheon?

  1. Anu

  2. Enlil

  3. Inanna

  4. Ninhursag
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Anu was the chief god of the Mesopotamian pantheon. He was the god of the sky and the father of the other gods.

Multiple choice

Which Mesopotamian goddess was associated with love, beauty, and fertility?

  1. Inanna

  2. Ninhursag

  3. Ninhursag

  4. Ereshkigal
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Explanation

Inanna was the Mesopotamian goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. She was also associated with war and politics.

Multiple choice

Who was the Mesopotamian god of the underworld?

  1. Nergal

  2. Ereshkigal

  3. Namtar

  4. Ningishzida
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Nergal was the Mesopotamian god of the underworld. He was also associated with war and pestilence.

Multiple choice

Which Mesopotamian goddess was associated with healing and childbirth?

  1. Ninhursag

  2. Inanna

  3. Ereshkigal

  4. Namtar
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Ninhursag was the Mesopotamian goddess of healing and childbirth. She was also associated with the earth and fertility.

Multiple choice

Who was the Mesopotamian god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Ea

  2. Enki

  3. Ninhursag

  4. Inanna
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Ea was the Mesopotamian god of wisdom and knowledge. He was also associated with water and the underworld.

Multiple choice

Which Mesopotamian god was associated with the sun?

  1. Shamash

  2. Utu

  3. Inanna

  4. Ninhursag
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Shamash was the Mesopotamian god of the sun. He was also associated with justice and law.

Multiple choice

Who was the Mesopotamian god of the moon?

  1. Sin

  2. Nanna

  3. Inanna

  4. Ninhursag
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Sin was the Mesopotamian god of the moon. He was also associated with wisdom and knowledge.

Multiple choice

Which Mesopotamian god was associated with storms and rain?

  1. Adad

  2. Ishkur

  3. Inanna

  4. Ninhursag
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Adad was the Mesopotamian god of storms and rain. He was also associated with thunder and lightning.

Multiple choice

Who was the Mesopotamian god of agriculture?

  1. Dumuzi

  2. Tammuz

  3. Inanna

  4. Ninhursag
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Dumuzi was the Mesopotamian god of agriculture. He was also associated with fertility and the underworld.

Multiple choice

Which Mesopotamian goddess was associated with death and the underworld?

  1. Ereshkigal

  2. Namtar

  3. Inanna

  4. Ninhursag
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Ereshkigal was the Mesopotamian goddess of death and the underworld. She was also associated with the earth and fertility.

Multiple choice

Who was the Mesopotamian god of the sea?

  1. Enki

  2. Ea

  3. Inanna

  4. Ninhursag
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Enki was the Mesopotamian god of the sea. He was also associated with wisdom and knowledge.

Multiple choice

Which Mesopotamian god was associated with fire?

  1. Girra

  2. Gibil

  3. Inanna

  4. Ninhursag
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Girra was the Mesopotamian god of fire. He was also associated with metallurgy and craftsmanship.

Multiple choice

Who was the Mesopotamian god of the wind?

  1. Ninurta

  2. Nergal

  3. Inanna

  4. Ninhursag
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Ninurta was the Mesopotamian god of the wind. He was also associated with war and hunting.