The Epic of Gilgamesh Quiz

The Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the world's oldest surviving works of literature, was written using which form of writing?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Linear B

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Epic of Gilgamesh?

• It is the oldest known work of written literature.

• It was first composed in what is now Western Europe.

• It was first discovered in the 20th century on stone tablets found in the desert.

Which of the following figures made the most significant contribution to the modern understanding and dissemination of the Epic of Gilgamesh?

• George Smith

• Hormuzzd Rassan

• Henry Layard

How many clay tablets, or fragments thereof, comprise the most complete known version of the Epic of Gilgamesh?

• 24

• 18

• 12

What obstacles does Gilgamesh encounter in his quest?

• Opposition from the gods.

• lack of motivation and willpower.

• Physical challenges and the limitations of human knowledge.