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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) Henry Ford.
(c) Thomas Jefferson.
(d) Andrew Carnegie.

2. What do the Catholics frown on the Protestants for?
(a) Their secular prowess.
(b) Their lack of rituals.
(c) Their common meetings.
(d) Their interpretation of scripture.

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

4. How is money looked at in modern economies?
(a) Provident.
(b) Greedy.
(c) Socialistic.
(d) Virtuous.

5. How does the author define credit?
(a) A sinking financial hole.
(b) A good opportunity.
(c) The way to perpetuate wealth.
(d) Money put in someone else's hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Catholic church lower the importance of?

2. What does the author say all money lenders will consider?

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

4. What does Austria not consider when buying imports?

5. Which of these traits must be practiced to make Capitalism work?

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