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Sumerian City-States

Question 1 • OCPS - 2109010 - M/J WORLD HISTORY_SEM 1 CR_PY - vers.2

What was the importance of The Epic of Gilgamesh?

Answer
A
It is the holy book of the Sumerian religion.
B
It is the earliest recorded Sumerian history.
C
It is one of the earliest known pieces of literature.
D
It is an important book on ancient science and mathematics.

Explanation

The Epic of Gilgamesh is an ancient Mesopotamian poem and is regarded as one of the earliest known works of literature. It tells stories about Gilgamesh and his quest for meaning and immortality; it was not a holy book or a record of Sumerian history.

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