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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 does the third-eye represent in Hindu art?
(a) The ability of special men to see beyond physical sight.
(b) Man's self-awareness.
(c) Ancestors watching over people.
(d) The vision men share with the gods.

2. How does Boorstin characterize Philo of Alexandria's view of philosophy?
(a) He sees it as a temptation to evil.
(b) He sees it as the handmaiden of theology.
(c) He sees it as the language of human logic.
(d) He sees it as the true religion.

3. What does Boorstin say is Buddhism's response to the questions of living?
(a) To refer all questions to sacred texts.
(b) To trust whatever the heart says.
(c) To meditate but not to settle for any answer.
(d) Not to answer.

4. What did Confucius say comprised wisdom?
(a) Knowing how to survive.
(b) Knowing how to expand your power.
(c) Knowing how to confront difficult questions without flinching.
(d) Knowing what you do not know.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what does Boorstin say the Pyramids were built in Egypt?

3. What did St. Augustine give men in City of God?

4. How does Boorstin characterize Hindu religion?

5. What does Boorstin say Christianity got people to see?

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