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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 is another name for Mexico City?

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

3. In which of the following rituals is land orientation important to the Sioux?

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

5. Whose myths fascinated Campbell as he was growing up?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens with the coming of the planting cycle?

4. How does Campbell define the function of mythology?

5. What are the rituals concerned with after the society has shifted from hunters to farmers?

6. What is the Christian tradition the only one to portray?

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

8. Why are contemporary rituals carried out?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe what Campbell means by a global mythology? Is global the correct term? What are your ideas of replacing global with galactic?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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