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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6, Sections 27-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which kind of creation does Boorstin NOT describe in The Creators?
(a) Visual arts.
(b) Literature.
(c) Music.
(d) Technology.

2. Why are Muslims prohibited from making lasting images of human figures according to Boorstin?
(a) Because only God can make eternal images.
(b) Because it takes attention away from living figures.
(c) Because creativity is a divine right, not to be usurped.
(d) Because of a general proscription of idolatry.

3. Into what did Boethius want to inject Greek wisdom?
(a) Warfare.
(b) Technology.
(c) Architecture.
(d) Politics.

4. What does Boorstin say is Buddhism's response to the questions of living?
(a) Not to answer.
(b) To refer all questions to sacred texts.
(c) To trust whatever the heart says.
(d) To meditate but not to settle for any answer.

5. What governs the relationship between mankind and Moses' God?
(a) A covenant.
(b) The fates.
(c) Sacrifices.
(d) The Old Testament.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Boorstin characterize Philo of Alexandria's view of philosophy?

2. What does Boorstin say is the difference between tragedy and comedy?

3. When does Boorstin say Stonehenge was created?

4. What did Saint Ambrose invent?

5. What did Thespis invent, according to Boorstin?

(see the answer key)

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