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

2. Why were issues such as homosexuality a source of cultural conflict?
(a) It was unheard of in any culture.
(b) It was accepted by all cultures.
(c) It was not accepted by any culture.
(d) It was accepted by one culture, and rejected by another.

3. Why does Mack claim the Bible was important by the end of the fourth century?
(a) It gave the Church credentials for a role in the history of Israel.
(b) It gave the Church credentials for a role in Constantine's empire.
(c) It gave the Church credentials for a role in Jewish history.
(d) It gave the Church credentials in the eyes of early Christians.

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

5. When does Mack claim the books of the New Testament were written?
(a) During the life of Jesus.
(b) During the ninth century.
(c) From the 50s in the first century to the middle of the second century.
(d) From the end of the second century to the end of the fourth century.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mack claim the Bible is constantly consulted?

2. Why does Mack think putting aside conventional ideas of the origins of Christianity is difficult for some?

3. What was the Stoic recommendation for personal virtue?

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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