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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Campbell describe the slaughter of the buffalo herds by the white man in the nineteenth century?
(a) A lie
(b) Profane
(c) Unheard of
(d) Sacrilege

2. Which of the following cultures is an example of a culture which sanctifies its own land?
(a) Indian
(b) Navaho
(c) European
(d) Christian

3. The prehistoric cave paintings in Southwest France are an example of ______________________.
(a) how traditions were shared throughout time
(b) the role of the artist in recording myths
(c) how traditions and ideas are shared across cultures
(d) the role of shamans in recording myths

4. What can be said to reappear over and over throughout various mythologies?
(a) Language
(b) Characters
(c) Rituals
(d) Themes

5. How many creation myths does Campbell share from the Bible?
(a) 2
(b)
(c) 1
(d) 3

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not one of the universal themes identified by Campbell?

2. Campbell indicates the Bible describes the evolution of _______________.

3. Grave burials which show weapons and possessions are an indication of a belief in ____________________.

4. How were myths and legends handed down before the invention of writing?

5. How can a myth or ritual be preserved to the changing environment or social conditions of the culture?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the architecture of a city express?

2. How does Campbell describe his upbringing?

3. What is the underlying assumption regarding human development according to Campbell?

4. What do places of worship include which are similar across various religions?

5. What are the rituals concerned with after the society has shifted from hunters to farmers?

6. What happens when individuals share their dreams with others?

7. What do Neanderthal graves often include?

8. How have myths helped Campbell?

9. How does Campbell define the function of mythology?

10. In what way are the Assyrian temples similar to the Christian church?

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