Ancient Mesopotamian Religion Quiz Test your knowledge about the fascinating religious beliefs and practices of ancient Mesopotamia. alina90 published on September 14, 20230 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/11 Which two rivers bordered Mesopotamia? Nile and Amazon Tigris and Euphrates Indus and Ganges Niger and Congo 2/11 What was the primary role of the Mesopotamian priesthood? Creating art and sculptures Baking bread for religious ceremonies Performing rituals and communicating with gods Leading military campaigns 3/11 What was the main purpose of the ziggurats in Mesopotamian society? Serving as astronomical observatories Being used as libraries and centers of learning Providing housing for the poor Connecting Earth with the heavens and serving as a religious center 4/11 Who was the supreme god of the Mesopotamian pantheon? Enki Inanna Marduk Nammu 5/11 What was the Mesopotamian afterlife called? Valhalla Hades Elysium Kur 6/11 Which epic poem is considered one of the oldest surviving works of literature? The Iliad Gilgamesh Beowulf Mahabharata 7/11 Which Mesopotamian kingdom established the Code of Hammurabi? Assyria Babylon Sumer Akkad 8/11 What was the primary goal of divination in Mesopotamian religion? Foretelling the future Healing the sick Building temples Promoting social equality 9/11 Who was the goddess of love and fertility in Mesopotamian religion? Ishtar Ninhursag Asherah Astarte 10/11 What type of writing system was used by the ancient Mesopotamians? Hieroglyphics Cuneiform Alphabet Kanji 11/11 What was the symbol of Ishtar, the Babylonian goddess of love? Crescent moon Sun disc Owl Lion
