The 12th Planet Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 111 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The 12th Planet Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 111 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the older planet-gods promise to Marduk if it can defeat Tiamat?

2. According to Sitchin, the domestication of animals occurred during what time?

3. The Sumerians knew to use this substance as a disinfectant.

4. Where does Enki's Adapa try to go the gain eternal life?

5. Sitchin believed that the stories of Sumerian gods were _________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Sitchin believe the Greek gods came from?

2. Why was the number 12 extremely important to the Nefilim?

3. Why is 12 an important number for Sumerians?

4. Why does Marduk feel pressure from the other planets in the solar system?

5. Where else does Sitchin say he sees evidence of his version of the creation story?

6. Who is Anu?

7. What is interesting about the Hittite gods and culture?

8. Enki and Enlil were brothers and sons of Anu. Describe their personalities.

9. What do Sumerian texts describe Pluto as?

10. Describe the Greek god Zeus and how he came to power.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sitchin analyzes a picture of humans surrounding Enki. The humans, Sitchin assumed, were all exactly the same. Sitchin further asserts that Enki wanted man to be different and individual. How does this story of procreation explain the differences in human beings?

Essay Topic 2

1. Define Creationism.

2. Describe modern day scientific evolution.

3. How does Sitchin's belief intersect the two theories? Also, comment on what resources (theological or scientific) Sitchin used in the 12th Planet.

4. Are the sources reputable?

Essay Topic 3

Do you believe that any of Sitchin's theories could be true?

If you were Sitchin, how would you work to verify and prove your theories about the creation of the world and man?

How could Sitchin get his ideas accepted by the scientific community?

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