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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI, The Gift of the Goddess.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which of the following rituals is land orientation important to the Sioux?
(a) Wedding ceremony
(b) Church building
(c) Planting
(d) Pipe smoking ceremony

2. What does the birth of an individual become transformed into in myths and legends?
(a) Birth of God
(b) Life and death
(c) Renewal and spiritual healing
(d) Creation of mankind

3. A myth embraces both of the following: ______________________.
(a) external imaging and society rules
(b) an individual's internal image and those of society manifested in external forms
(c) an individual's internal image and society rules
(d) perception and perseverance

4. What does Campbell indicate is a relatively recent development in the history of mankind?
(a) Domination of Goddesses in mythology
(b) Depiction of God as a male figure
(c) Similarities between Judeo-Christian and Moslem religions
(d) Males of both dogmas

5. Campbell indicates that it is possible for contradictory versions of a myth can exist in the _______ culture.
(a) differing
(b) same
(c) opposing
(d) alternate

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the earth considered throughout myths of the farming era?

2. Which of the following is the best definition for the term "sanctify" as used in the following sentence: "They sanctify their own local landscape."

3. When did Mexico City have great temples and considered a sacred city?

4. Modern churches are built like what according to Campbell?

5. What does Campbell say that architecture forms in Western Society?

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