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

2. What kind of powers did plains dwellers attribute to animals and plants?

3. How does Chapter 3 differ from the other chapters in this text?

4. Which of the following is a true statement about recurring themes in mythology?

5. Where was it especially common to find early societies assigning special powers to plants and animals?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Campbell and Moyers identify the Holy Land as?

2. What do Neanderthal graves often include?

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

4. In Plato's Symposium, how is gender defined?

5. On what is "The Power of Myth" based?

6. What is an integral part of the myths of creation?

7. What is a shaman?

8. How have myths helped Campbell?

9. What happens when individuals share their dreams with others?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you believe the circle is such a powerful system in all religions? What part does it play in your own religion? Use specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

In what ways do myths help members of a society cope with situations and life events? Do you believe that myths or legends in our society have helped you? In what way?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of shaman in society. How is this different from that of a priest or other religious figure? How is it the same?

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