Honors 2 quiz 1

According to the Genesis narrative, what is God's relationship to physical form?

He can move in and out of physical form.

What remains unknown regarding the communication between God and humans in the Garden of Eden?

The specific language that was spoken.

What is a common belief regarding the nature of the relationships in the Garden of Eden before the apple

there was no sexual intercourse

How does the naming of the first woman in the Qur'an differ from her naming in Genesis?

she was not named

How does the severity of Adam's punishment after eating the fruit in the Qur'an compare to Genesis?

hardly any, especially compared to Eve

What specific event is referred to as 'original sin'?

the sin committed by Adam and Eve

Who has original sin

everyone is born with original sin but the Virgin Mary and Jesus

how is original sin is transmitted to humanity?

sexual intercourse

According to the Second Commandment, to what generation does God punish the children for the sins of the parents?

the second and third

Besides the Israelites themselves, name three categories of beings prohibited from working on the Sabbath.

Children, servants (male/female), animals, and resident foreigners.

In the Quranic account of the Garden of Eden, does childbirth serve as a punishment for Eve?

no

why does God continue to forgive humanity?

Because of His love for His creations.

Who was the only individual permitted to accompany Moses up the mountain after the initial theophany?

Aaron

What is the First Commandment regarding the exclusivity of God?

You shall have no other gods before Me.

Instead of stone, what specific building material was used for the Tower of Babel?

Bricks

Why did the Lord determine that nothing the people planned would be impossible for them at Babel?

Because they were one people speaking the same language.

What was the primary method the Lord used to stop the construction of the city of Babel?

Confusing their language so they could not understand each other.

The 'mark of Cain' serves what dual purpose?

Punishment and protection.

What is the 'curse' aspect of the mark of Cain?

He must watch everyone else die.

Who is the first person to give God gifts?

Cain

What specific social restriction was placed on the people during their three-day preparation in Exodus 19:15?

Abstain from sexual relations.

How does God describe His nature regarding worship and loyalty in the second commandment?

a jealous God

To how many generations does God show love to those who love Him and keep His commandments?

A thousand generations

Who is Gilgamesh?

The King of Uruk who is 2/3 god and 1/3 human.

Who created Enkidu?

the mother goddess Aruru

Describe Enkidu's physical appearance before he was tamed.

His body was matted with hair

How was Enkidu separated from the wild animals he lived with?

He was tamed by the harlot

what is considered a league in epic of Gilgamesh?

“Since the Middle Ages, values varied between countries, ranging from 2.2 to 7.9 km (1.4 to 4.9 mi).”Wikipedia League (unit)

In terms of formal structure, how is the division of poetry characterized in earlier Gilgamesh poems?

It is distinguished by a rigorous formality, often utilizing couplets.

In the context of Tablet II, what feudal right did Gilgamesh exercise that caused conflict with his vassals?

Droit du seigneur, the right to sleep with a bride on her first wedding night.

Which goddess serves as the biological mother and queen of Gilgamesh?

Ninsun

What physical gesture symbolizes the growing friendship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu in Tablet III?

Taking each other hand in hand

How does Gilgamesh respond to the goddess Ishtar's marriage proposal in Tablet VI?

He scorns her by reminding her of the miserable fates suffered by her former conquests.

In the Epic of Gilgamesh, how do the gods react emotionally to the onset of the Deluge?

The gods took fright at the flood and wept with sadness.

How did Enkidu and Gilgamesh manage to defeat the Bull of Heaven?

They discovered its weak spot and killed it.

In the notes for Tablet VI, what does Ishtar do immediately after being rejected by Gilgamesh?

She is enraged and rushes up to heaven to persuade her father, Anu.

In the Epic of Gilgamesh, what was the gods' reaction to the death of the human race during the flood?

They compared the dead people to fish filling the ocean.