Which ancient civilization regarded Marduk as the creator of earth and humans?

• A. Greeks
• B. Babylonians
• C. Egyptians
• D. Sumerians

Answer: (B)

Think about where Marduk is portrayed as the creator of earth and humanity. In Babylonian myth, Marduk is elevated to king of the gods and the creation epic Enuma Elish presents him as the one who shapes the world and humans, even fashioning people from the blood of Kingu to serve the gods. This strong association with creation is a hallmark of Babylonian religious tradition, rooted in Mesopotamian mythology centered in Babylon. By contrast, Greeks have their own creation figures, Egyptians their own accounts with Atum or Ptah, and Sumerians, who precede Babylon, center different chief gods like Enlil or Enki. So the culture that regards Marduk as creator is the Babylonians.