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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: the Religious Foundations of Worldly Asceticism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Calvin say men existed for?
(a) Each other.
(b) Their children.
(c) God.
(d) Themselves.

2. Why does Pieter de la Court say people work?
(a) They are bored.
(b) They are desperate.
(c) They are stupid.
(d) They are poor.

3. Which of these countries used a form of Capitalism?
(a) India.
(b) China.
(c) All of these.
(d) England.

4. Why did Calvin say the world existed?
(a) To glorify God.
(b) To punish the sinners.
(c) To perfect men.
(d) To bring men to God.

5. Which of these traits must be practiced to make Capitalism work?
(a) Memorization.
(b) Discipline.
(c) Kindness.
(d) Knowledge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is NOT a form of Protestantism?

2. What religion did Pietism become part of?

3. How did Luther see fulfilling worldly duties?

4. What did Luther say worldly duties were subordinate to?

5. Where did the author search to find the right definition of the spirit of capitalism for this book?

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