Creation Myths Quiz

What phrase is used in Latin to describe the type of creation that comes out of nothing?

• Veni, vidi, vici

• Carpe diem

• E pluribus unum

• Ex nihilo

Which myth describes a universe created out of water?

• Egyptian creation myth

• Big Bang theory

• Maya creation myth

• Greek creation myth

According to the Book of Genesis, what was upon the face of the deep before the creation of the Earth?

• Air

• Fire

• Darkness

• Light

What is the condition before creation called in many myths, which is defined as 'the primal void or state of uniform nondifferentiation'?

• Balance

• Order

• Chaos

• Harmony

In the creation myth of the Kono people, what did the god Alatangana make the mud into?

• Plants

• Water

• Animals

• Earth

In the Popul Vuh, what did the maker and the feathered serpent bring into existence by speaking their thoughts?

• Mountains and trees

• The sea

• The Earth

• Wild animals

What is the name of the book that records the creation myth of the Maya of Guatemala?

• The Book of the Gods

• The Book of the Community

• The Book of the Universe

• The Book of Creation

According to Brian Swimme, what filled the Universe at the beginning of the Big Bang?

• Water

• Darkness

• Light

• Fire

What is the voluntary subscription service that supports Crash Course, as mentioned in the video?

• Kickstarter

• Patreon

• GoFundMe

• Indiegogo

Where is Crash Course Mythology filmed?

• Chicago, Illinois

• Los Angeles, California

• New York City, New York

• Indianapolis, Indiana