Questions: QUESTION 6
Gilgamesh was an ancient city. a Mesopotamian god. a Mesopotamian king. a river with many ancient settlements.
Transcript text: QUESTION 6
Gilgamesh was
an ancient city.
a Mesopotamian god.
a Mesopotamian king.
a river with many ancient settlements.
Solution
The answer is: a Mesopotamian king.
Explanation for each option:
An ancient city: This is incorrect. Gilgamesh is not the name of an ancient city. The ancient city associated with Gilgamesh is Uruk, where he was said to have ruled.
A Mesopotamian god: This is incorrect. Gilgamesh is not a god, although he is often depicted as having divine ancestry and possessing superhuman abilities in the epic.
A Mesopotamian king: This is correct. Gilgamesh is a legendary figure who is believed to have been a historical king of Uruk, a city-state in ancient Mesopotamia. He is the central character in the "Epic of Gilgamesh," one of the oldest known pieces of literature.
A river with many ancient settlements: This is incorrect. Gilgamesh is not a river. The rivers associated with ancient Mesopotamian civilizations are primarily the Tigris and Euphrates.
In summary, Gilgamesh is best known as a Mesopotamian king, specifically the king of Uruk, and is the protagonist of the "Epic of Gilgamesh."