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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, Sections 23-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Boorstin say is the difference between tragedy and comedy?
(a) Tragedy was for intimate gatherings, comedy for large audiences.
(b) Tragedy dealt with long-ago events, comedy with the present.
(c) Tragedy dealt with kings, comedy with commoners.
(d) Tragedy ended in death, comedy in marriage.

3. What did Thespis invent, according to Boorstin?
(a) Tragedy.
(b) Comedy.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Drama.

4. With what does Boorstin say men had to struggle in order to believe in the power of human creativity?
(a) The charm of Greek philosophy.
(b) Greek grammar.
(c) The logic of Greek mathematicians.
(d) The awe of Hebraic religion.

5. When did men begin to make images of themselves?
(a) Early Paleolithic period.
(b) Mesolithic period.
(c) Middle Paleolithic period.
(d) Upper Paleolithic period.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Boorstin say Afghanistani made possible according to Hindus?

2. What does Boorstin say is Buddhism's response to the questions of living?

3. What was the Romans' principal building material in Boorstin's opinion?

4. What did Confucius say comprised wisdom?

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

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