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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 the Buddhist and Upanishad traditions, God assumes what gender?
(a) None
(b) Neither female or male, but is both
(c) Female
(d) Male

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

3. The monster who devours himself until only his face is left becomes a symbol of the ____________.
(a) Face of God
(b) Face of Glory
(c) Face of saviors
(d) Face of Heaven

4. Who formalizes the dogma of Mary being the Mother of God?
(a) Greek culture
(b) Notre Dame Council
(c) Council of Ephesus
(d) Roman Catholic Church

5. All mythologies indicate that the idea of God is unknowable and is the what?
(a) Ultimate explanation
(b) Beyond nature
(c) Ultimate goal
(d) Ultimate mystery

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is another name for Mexico City?

2. How is the sunrise depicted by the Goddess Nut in Egypt?

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

4. What do the Navaho include in their sand paintings?

5. What does Campbell say that he finds is an ideal place for meditation?

(see the answer key)

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