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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. According to Campbell, what is the function of a mythology?

2. Which of the following cannot be divorced from a specific culture and environment from the time it occurs?

3. Which of the following is the best synonym for motif as used in the following sentence: "The motifs of creation and death occurred in both Catholic and American Indian myths."

4. What does Campbell say that architecture forms in Western Society?

5. Which of the following plays a role in the evolution of a specific mythology?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What do Neanderthal graves often include?

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

5. What do all mythologies have in common?

6. What is Campbell's and Moyers' stance on the subject of ritual of marriage?

7. Why are contemporary rituals carried out?

8. In what way are the Assyrian temples similar to the Christian church?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you agree with Campbell's assertion that man's view of God depends on the encompassing culture? Why or Why not? How do missionaries play into this idea?

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think myths adapt and change from society? Do you think that continues in modern time? Is it possible to have a consistent myth across societies? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Do you believe there are new myths in our current society? If yes, describe them in detail. If not, why do you think this is the case?

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