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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Christian religion offer to the weaker elements of Hellenistic society?
(a) Love.
(b) Hope.
(c) Fear.
(d) Wealth.

2. What is the role of Jesus?
(a) He is the first leader of the Christian church.
(b) He is the only leader of the church.
(c) He begins the church.
(d) He is the prophet delivering his message or vision.

3. When has someone achieved inner freedom?
(a) When an individual prays to his or her gods.
(b) When an individual dies.
(c) When an individual is an independent thinker.
(d) When an individual becomes educated in freedom.

4. How do many in the nobility view the princeps?
(a) As a form of wealth.
(b) As a form of power.
(c) As a form of slavery.
(d) As a form of leadership.

5. Society's economic infrastructure consists of what, in addition to larger landholder farms?
(a) Import of expensive stone and gems.
(b) Exporting of wheat and other produce.
(c) Import of wheat.
(d) Mining for export and urban crafts.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what does Patterson draw heavily to make his point?

2. How does this chapter examine the role of women in the development of the concept of freedom?

3. Augustus' rule is at the expense of whose civic freedom?

4. On what is there greater reliance to produce the necessary revenues?

5. Augustine, like Paul, is also concerned with the role of _______________ in Christianity.

(see the answer key)

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