- 1. Inanna is the ancient Sumerian goddess of what?
A) Love, beauty, and fertility
B) The sun and the moon
C) War and destruction
D) Wisdom and knowledge
- 2. Inanna was closely associated with which city in ancient Sumer?
A) Eridu
B) Nippur
C) Uruk
D) Lagash
- 3. Inanna is known for her descent into the underworld. What is the name of the ruler of the underworld in Sumerian mythology?
A) Ereshkigal
B) Nergal
C) Anu
D) Ishtar
- 4. Inanna is sometimes associated with the planet Venus. Which name is she known by in this context?
A) Ishtar
B) Astarte
C) Hathor
D) Freya
- 5. Inanna's sacred city, Uruk, was located in modern-day what country?
A) Iraq
B) Greece
C) Turkey
D) Egypt
- 6. Inanna is often depicted wearing a headdress with what signature embellishment?
A) Horns
B) Feathers
C) Crescent moon
D) Snake
- 7. Inanna's sacred animal, associated with her as a symbol of fertility, is which animal?
A) Bull
B) Hawk
C) Lion
D) Snake
- 8. Inanna is often depicted holding what symbol of authority?
A) A shield
B) A scepter
C) A sword
D) A rod and ring
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