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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: The Spirit of Capitalism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Frederick I of Prussia tolerate about the religion he said was indispensable?
(a) Their refusal to pay taxes.
(b) Their refusal to work on Sunday.
(c) Their refusal to be in the military.
(d) Their refusal to wear normal clothing.

2. Who wrote the definition of the spirit of capitalism used by the author?
(a) Andrew Carnegie.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) Thomas Jefferson.
(d) Henry Ford.

3. What does the author say will most alter a population for the best?
(a) Education.
(b) Capitalism.
(c) Religion.
(d) Theocracy.

4. What does the author strongly state is NOT a part of Capitalism?
(a) Success.
(b) Growth.
(c) Competition.
(d) Greed.

5. How do Calvinists see work?
(a) You work when you are poor.
(b) You work to please God.
(c) You work to feed your family.
(d) You work to not be idle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Medieval Capitalistic societies lack?

2. How does the author define credit?

3. What job did Cecil Rhode's father hold?

4. What countries does the author say are the most religious?

5. What does the author say all money lenders will consider?

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