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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1: Clashing Cultures.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was contained in the "Jefferson Bible"?
(a) Only the Books of the Prophets.
(b) Only the creation myths.
(c) Only the teachings of Jesus.
(d) Only the sections prior to the New Testament.

2. Why does Mack claim the Bible is constantly consulted?
(a) It is the only book of God.
(b) People require it for their faith.
(c) It is highly important to religious institutions.
(d) It is important to our politicians.

3. What does Mack claim the kingdom of God represented?
(a) An alternative to purgatory.
(b) An alternative to the current society.
(c) An alternative to hell.
(d) An alternative to simple death.

4. What did the Greek model of civilization give rise to?
(a) Altruism.
(b) Social stratification.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Satanism.

5. What way did ethnic or cultural groups create small social units within the larger culture they found themselves in?
(a) They met in government.
(b) They worked with one another.
(c) They created fellowships and associations.
(d) They met in educational institutions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role did women play in associations?

2. In the temple-state model of civilization, what system does the king represent?

3. What two systems helped define the temple-state?

4. Why does Mack claim Columbus studied the Bible?

5. What two Gods from different cultures were seen to be the same?

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