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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who worked out the basic rocket equation of space time in Chapter 2?

2. How many fixed stars are in our Milky Way, according to von Däniken in Chapter 1?

3. Von Däniken asserts that the Piri Reis maps were derived through what?

4. What biologist recreated atmospheric conditions similar to those on Jupiter and bred bacteria and mites in the atmosphere?

5. According to the prophet in Chapter 4, how many faces did the men of the heavens have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does von Däniken cite regarding the Sumerians' mathematical and calendar abilities?

2. What does von Däniken suggest of the Nazca lines in Peru in Chapter 3?

3. What does von Däniken suggest about the Piri Reis maps in Chapter 3?

4. What does von Däniken cite from Genesis regarding giants in Chapter 4?

5. What does von Däniken suggest of the civilization on other planets in Chapter 1 in terms of their advancement?

6. What does von Däniken present the reader with in his Introduction to the book?

7. What is the Mahabharata discussed in Chapter 6?

8. What does von Däniken write of the great Flood in Chapter 4?

9. What does von Däniken refer to of Ezekiel in the Bible in Chapter 4?

10. What weaponry is described in the Mahabharata?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss and describe the Nazca lines and Tiahuanaco. Where are these artifacts located? Why does the author cite them as evidence?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the mathematical and geographical qualities of the pyramids of Egypt. Why are these of particular importance to von Däniken?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the connections between the Easter Island statues and Tiahuanaco. What explanation does von Däniken supply in Chariots of the Gods? Do you agree or disagree? Why?

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