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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Sections 9-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does Boorstin say the Pyramids were built in Egypt?
(a) Measuring the progress of the heavens.
(b) Challenging the gods.
(c) Proclaiming the Egyptians' power as a people.
(d) Housing the dead pharaohs.

2. What is the source of the epigraph that opens The Creators?
(a) Jain Sacred text.
(b) The Rig Veda.
(c) The Old Testament.
(d) The Odyssey.

3. Why does Boorstin say people see artists as godlike?
(a) Because they are mystified by the power to create.
(b) Because they repeat the divine act of bringing things into existence.
(c) Because artists are so often unruly.
(d) Because they live forever in their work.

4. How does Boorstin say Muslims see creativity?
(a) As an echo of God's creation.
(b) As innate to human beings.
(c) As dangerous.
(d) As usurping Allah's prerogative.

5. On what was Roman architecture based according to Boorstin?
(a) The harmony of the spheres.
(b) The symmetries in nature.
(c) The ideals of the philosophers.
(d) The human body.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who are the devas?

3. Why does Confucius say that it is impossible for men to serve the spirits?

4. What did Confucius say comprised wisdom?

5. Which kind of creation does Boorstin NOT describe in The Creators?

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