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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. How many days did the Mayans understand the terrestrial year to be?

2. What is the title of Chapter 5?

3. How many tons does von Däniken's hypothetical spaceship weigh in Chapter 2?

4. Who is the grandfather of all science-fiction novelists, according to von Däniken in Chapter 2?

5. In the mountainous region of Kohistan in Asia, a cave drawing reproduces the exact position of the stars as they were how many years ago?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does von Däniken suggest were the Sumerian kings? Why?

2. What hypothetical scenario does von Däniken present in Chapter 2?

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

4. What does the astronaut crew teach the savages in Chapter 2?

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

6. What does von Däniken write of the Nordic beliefs in Chapter 6?

7. Why would the crew choose the planet they would in the scenario in Chapter 2?

8. What example of Moses is cited by Daniken as proof of his theory in Chapter 4?

9. Why does von Däniken suggest our planet is not the only one which is capable of sustaining life in Chapter 1?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does von Däniken refer to as evidence for his theory in Native American and Eskimo mythology? Cite examples in your answer and explain how they support his theories.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the Epic of Gilgamesh. Where did it originate? With what other myths or theologies does it overlap? Why does von Däniken refer to it?

Essay Topic 3

Describe von Däniken's hypothesized scenario presented in Chapter 2. What takes place? What is this story a metaphor for?

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