Which part of the Epic of Gilgamesh represents a significant connection to the Hebrew Bible and other origin stories of the Middle East?
a) the Great Flood survived by a single man and woman
b) the partnership of hero friends combating the gods
c) the destruction of the Cedar Forest
d) the revenge of a scorned goddess
Answer: a
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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a. Tilman Riemenschneider b. Dirk Bouts c. Hugo van der Goes d. Jan van Eyck
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