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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. What governs the relationship between mankind and Moses' God?
(a) The fates.
(b) A covenant.
(c) The Old Testament.
(d) Sacrifices.

2. How does Boorstin characterize Hindu religion?
(a) Kathenotheism.
(b) Pantheism.
(c) Monotheism.
(d) Atheism.

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

4. What was the Romans' principal building material in Boorstin's opinion?
(a) Concrete.
(b) Wood.
(c) Marble.
(d) Stone.

5. What did St. Augustine give men in City of God?
(a) A direction toward God.
(b) An end to their sufferings.
(c) Cycles to develop through.
(d) An explanation of where evil came from.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was the first divinity according to the Rig Veda?

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

4. What becomes harder to understand in a culture that believes in one god in Boorstin's account?

5. How does Boorstin say Muslims see creativity?

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