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