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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: Asceticism and the Spirit of Capitalism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why would Puritans increase their possessions?
(a) To glory God.
(b) To make more time for spiritual study.
(c) To help their brother.
(d) To make their lives easier.

2. Why did Calvinists not condone sensual feelings?
(a) It took men away from God.
(b) It brought a false sense of salvation.
(c) It put focus on physicality.
(d) It led to sinning.

3. What structure in government is most affected by Capitalism?
(a) Social.
(b) Educational.
(c) All of these.
(d) Occupational.

4. Who does God withhold his grace from according to the big Confession of 1647?
(a) The poor men.
(b) All of these.
(c) The good men.
(d) The evil men.

5. Why did Calvin say the world existed?
(a) To punish the sinners.
(b) To perfect men.
(c) To glorify God.
(d) To bring men to God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is happening to the idea of callings in the modern world?

2. Who wrote the definition of the spirit of capitalism used by the author?

3. How many sources led to the idea of Predestination?

4. What kind of duties were fulfilled through the Beruf?

5. What kind of sects came from Calvinism?

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