- 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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