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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) Planting
(b) Pipe smoking ceremony
(c) Wedding ceremony
(d) Church building

2. Which of the following is another name for Mexico City?
(a) Torreon
(b) Tenochtitlan
(c) Toluca
(d) Guadalajara

3. From what geographical area is the myth of the princely hunter?
(a) Roman
(b) Greek
(c) Tibetan
(d) Celtic

4. Buddhist teachings indicate that though there is suffering in life, people should do what?
(a) Avoid all pain and sorrow
(b) Celebrate pain and sorrow
(c) Confront and endure pain and sorrow
(d) Ignore pain and sorrow

5. How can a myth or ritual be preserved to the changing environment or social conditions of the culture?
(a) Religious ceremonies
(b) Written dialogue
(c) Oral traditions
(d) Adapting

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following cultures is an example of a culture which sanctifies its own land?

2. What is the best definition of a myth?

3. Who formalizes the dogma of Mary being the Mother of God?

4. The accounts of legends in Africa all highlight the basic relationship between _________________.

5. What does Campbell call the cave paintings?

(see the answer key)

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