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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IV, Sacrifice and Bliss.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Western society studied the mythology of which of the following other cultures as part of its heritage?
(a) Indian
(b) Greek
(c) Greek and Roman
(d) Roman

2. What does Campbell say that architecture forms in Western Society?
(a) Tangible records of history and transformation
(b) Architecture's importance to religion
(c) Surprising use of places of worship in a society
(d) Symbols of representing spiritual principles

3. What changed about God in the Judeo-Christian group of cultures from preceding societies?
(a) Gender from male to female
(b) Gender from female to male
(c) Role
(d) From a passive to a vengeful god

4. Why are contemporary rituals carried out?
(a) To invoke reverence
(b) To mark people by their social standing
(c) To mark special events in private lives
(d) To provide stability to our culture

5. Who were the first storytellers?
(a) Farmers
(b) Hunter-gatherers
(c) Hunters
(d) Gatherers

Short Answer Questions

1. How have myths helped Campbell view his body?

2. A myth embraces both of the following: ______________________.

3. What is the Eucharist believed to be in the Christian religion?

4. In medieval times, what does Campbell indicate the clergy did to ordinary people?

5. Which of the following is not one of the more sophisticated concepts of God?

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