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Chapter Chronology

Quiz for Sources for Western Society, Chapter 1

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1. According to the Mesopotamian creation myth (see Document 1-1), why did Marduk create human beings?

To perfect creation

To ease his loneliness

To provide the earth with a master

To serve the gods

Correct. The answer is d. The Mesopotamians saw the gods as dangerous and unforgiving masters.

Incorrect. The answer is d. The Mesopotamians saw the gods as dangerous and unforgiving masters.

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2. Gilgamesh's behavior towards the goddess Ishtar (see Document 1-2) is best described as

respectful but distant.

insulting and dismissive.

anxious and fearful.

amorous and worshipful.

Correct. The answer is b. Gilgamesh rejected Ishtar's offer of marriage and killed the Bull of Heaven when Ishtar sought to punish him for his insults.

Incorrect. The answer is b. Gilgamesh rejected Ishtar's offer of marriage and killed the Bull of Heaven when Ishtar sought to punish him for his insults.

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3. The Code of Hammurabi (see Document 1-3) provides evidence of

social and legal inequality in ancient Mesopotamia.

Mesopotamian belief in universal human rights.

the equality of Mesopotamian men and women before the law.

the relative mildness of Mesopotamian punishments.

Correct. The answer is a. The code stipulated different consequences for particular actions, depending on the social status of the individuals involved.

Incorrect. The answer is a. The code stipulated different consequences for particular actions, depending on the social status of the individuals involved.

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4. The �Declaration of Innocence� (see Document 1-4) provides evidence that Egyptians believed

that all people went to heaven.

there was a clear distinction between duties owed to the gods and duties owed to other people.

they would be judged by the gods after death.

human morality was of little interest to the gods.

Correct. The answer is c. Egyptians believed that the gods would judge them after death and that the wicked would be punished.

Incorrect. The answer is c. Egyptians believed that the gods would judge them after death and that the wicked would be punished.

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5. Based on King Shulgi's letter (see Document 1-5), how did Sumerian kings expect their provincial representatives to act?

As servants of the local population

As embodiments of the king's power and authority

With humility and modesty

As autonomous rulers in their own right

Correct. The answer is b. King Shulgi castigated Aradmu for taking offense at Apillasha's behavior, arguing that Apillasha could command in the king's name only if he acted like a king.

Incorrect. The answer is b. King Shulgi castigated Aradmu for taking offense at Apillasha's behavior, arguing that Apillasha could command in the king's name only if he acted like a king.

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6. Which of these generalizations about Egyptian and Mesopotamian religion is supported by the �Hymn to Aton� (see Document 1-6) and the �Lamentation Over the Destruction of Sumer and Ur�(see Document 1-7)?

Both the Egyptians and the Mesopotamians saw the gods as unconcerned with human happiness.

Unlike the Mesopotamians, the Egyptians feared their gods.

The Egyptians emphasized the creative power of the gods, while the Mesopotamians emphasized their destructive powers.

The Egyptian gods were much more predictable than the Mesopotamian gods.

Correct. The answer is c. While the Hymn describes the way the gods bring life to the world, the Lamentation dwells on the ability of the gods to destroy whole cities on a whim.

Incorrect. The answer is c. While the Hymn describes the way the gods bring life to the world, the Lamentation dwells on the ability of the gods to destroy whole cities on a whim.