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