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kamerin46
16.11.2020 • 
Social Studies

Read the following excerpt from the myth “Enuma Elish and Marduk’s Reign” and answer the question that follows. “As the armies met, Tiamat and Marduk came face-to-face in battle. Marduk raised his great club and brought it down on Tiamat’s head. Her head was smashed, and Ea’s army claimed victory in the battle. “As the battle ended, Marduk took Tiamat’s body, the symbol of chaos, and sliced her in half. He created the North Wind to carry her pieces off into the world. From her ribs, Marduk created the domes that enclose the heaven and the earth.” The Old Storyteller gestured at the sky above the olive branches. “From Tiamat's weeping eyes, two rivers of tears flowed forth and created the sacred rivers that now flow through Babylon.” What is the significance of Ea and Marduk’s army claiming victory? A. Marduk was made second in command. B. Marduk was made lord of the gods. C. Ea made the gods into slaves. D. Marduk made the gods into slaves. Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

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