Chapter Chronology

Quiz for Viewpoints 3.1: Divine Martial Prowess from the Rig Veda and the Epic of Gilgamesh

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1. According to Indra, who deserved the credit for his accomplishments?

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Correct: The answer is a. Indra made it clear that he alone was responsible for his accomplishments. While he rejoiced in the praise his followers offered him, he did not give them credit for his mighty deeds.
Incorrect: The answer is a. Indra made it clear that he alone was responsible for his accomplishments. While he rejoiced in the praise his followers offered him, he did not give them credit for his mighty deeds.
1. According to Indra, who deserved the credit for his accomplishments?

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2. Of what does Maruts attempt to remind Indra?

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Correct: The answer is c. Despite Maruts’s efforts, Indra brushes aside his comments and claims all glory for himself.
Incorrect: The answer is c. Despite Maruts’s efforts, Indra brushes aside his comments and claims all glory for himself.
2. Of what does Maruts attempt to remind Indra?

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3. How did Enkidu respond to his defeat at the hands of Gilgamesh?

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Correct: The answer is c. Enkidu took his defeat as proof that Gilgamesh was a worthy king. For his part, Gilgamesh saw Enkidu as a valiant opponent and was more than willing to become his friend.
Incorrect: The answer is c. Enkidu took his defeat as proof that Gilgamesh was a worthy king. For his part, Gilgamesh saw Enkidu as a valiant opponent and was more than willing to become his friend.
3. How did Enkidu respond to his defeat at the hands of Gilgamesh?

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4. To what animal were Indra, Gilgamesh, and Enkidu all compared?

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Correct: The answer is d. The comparison made between all three and a bull suggests their size, strength, and fury when roused.
Incorrect: The answer is d. The comparison made between all three and a bull suggests their size, strength, and fury when roused.
4. To what animal were Indra, Gilgamesh, and Enkidu all compared?

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5. Why did Enkidu go to Uruk?

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Correct: The answer is d. Enkidu went to Uruk with the express intent of challenging Gilgamesh’s right to rule.
Incorrect: The answer is d. Enkidu went to Uruk with the express intent of challenging Gilgamesh’s right to rule.
5. Why did Enkidu go to Uruk?