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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: The Spirit of Capitalism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote the definition of the spirit of capitalism used by the author?
(a) Benjamin Franklin.
(b) Andrew Carnegie.
(c) Henry Ford.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

2. How do Calvinists see work?
(a) You work to feed your family.
(b) You work to please God.
(c) You work when you are poor.
(d) You work to not be idle.

3. Where has Capitalism been the most successful?
(a) Europe.
(b) England.
(c) America.
(d) Asia.

4. What does the author say will most alter a population for the best?
(a) Religion.
(b) Education.
(c) Capitalism.
(d) Theocracy.

5. What did the highly developed sectors of the 16th century have in common?
(a) They followed Protestant ideals.
(b) They were educated.
(c) They were far from monarchs.
(d) They had family wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the author hesitate to define the spirit of capitalism?

2. Who was the Catholic church too indulgent to?

3. How is the percentage of Catholic graduates in Bavaria in relation to Protestants?

4. Where did Reformers think the most control would be needed?

5. What part of the population most embraced the Reformation?

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