Name:______________________________
Gilgamesh Web Quest
To complete your “Web Quest,” you will need to answer each question. You won’t be on
your own in this journey; we have provided you with wisdom on where you need to look
to find the required information. Good Luck!!
1. In order to start your quest, you need to know how to write like a Babylonian. Go
to the website http://www.upennmuseum.com/cuneiform.cgi Follow the
instructions, and copy your Babylonian name in cuneiform characters in the space
below:
2. Now that you know your Babylonian name, you need to know and write down the
steps of the “Hero’s Journey.” What are the steps of the of the Hero’s Journey?
There are 12 steps and you can find them here:
http://www.amersol.edu.pe/_afleming/2003/hero.html
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3. We have The Epic of Gilgamesh to read and study because of an important
discovery. When and by whom was The Epic of Gilgamesh discovered? (Look
here at http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Epic_of_Gilgamesh)
4. In class, you will soon be reading about the epic of Gilgamesh. Did you know that
Gilgamesh is loosely based on a real historical figure? Which historical figure is
Gilgamesh based on? What time period did he live? (Find the answer somewhere
at this link: http://www.mythencyclopedia.com/Fi-Go/Gilgamesh.html) or page 2023 in “The Epic of Gilgamesh.”
5. This question will test your knowledge of ancient Mesopotamia. Where is ancient
Mesopotamia? What two rivers surround it? Who were the first literate people
that lived in Mesopotamia? What current country is established in Mesopotamia?
(Check out this website to find the answer:
http://www.thenagain.info/webchron/MiddleEast/Sumer.html)
6. In Mesopotamia, people had to obey certain laws and principles. What is the Code
of Hammurabi? What are two Codes of Law in the Code of Hammurabi that you
find interesting? Why?
(Try looking at the website: http://wsu.edu/~dee/MESO/CODE.HTM)
7. What is a ziggurat and what were they used for? (You will find the information
you need at: http://lexicorient.com/e.o/ziggurat.htm)
8. List three gods or goddesses the Sumerians worshipped in ancient Mesopotamia.
What did each god and/or goddess represent? (You can find a list of Sumerian
gods at: http://history-world.org/sumerian_gods_and_goddesses.htm)
9. You’re almost done!! You’ll be on your own for this last question. This part of
the quest will prove challenging. You need to provide a definition of these words
that you will find in The Epic of Gilgamesh:
Rampart
Supplicate
Pyre
Sluices
Votaries
Wattle
Batten
Congratulations!! You have completed your quest. You can claim your reward at this
website: http://gilgamesh.psnc.pl/