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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From where did the clergy during medieval times indicate their authority was derived?

3. What is the stage in marriage where a mythological image embodies the sacrifice of the visible for a transcendent good?

4. In the hunting and gathering society, mythology consisted of appeasing the animal gods. In the farming society it consisted of what?

5. Campbell say that dreams are a manifestation of ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How did primitive societies associate gods?

2. What did the Roman Catholic Church do which is an example of ritual evolution?

3. How have myths helped Campbell?

4. What do the accounts of legends highlight from early times?

5. What are some universal themes in myths that occur in all societies and all epochs?

6. What do places of worship include which are similar across various religions?

7. What conclusion do Campbell and Moyers reach about current American society?

8. What happens when different cultures expand their spheres of influence and come into contact with each other?

9. What are the three universal common legends?

10. What is Chapter 2 mainly about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the importance of the Goddess in mythology. How did the Goddess change throughout time? Is the idea of the Goddess still present in modern religions? In what way?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing how myths and legends are necessary in modern society. Are they taught enough? In what ways are they currently used in schools?

Essay Topic 3

Describe ways in which techniques and practices are used to communicate with God. Are these techniques universal? Why might they differ? Why might some be the same?

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