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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. What does the author strongly state is NOT a part of Capitalism?

2. What did Medieval Capitalistic societies lack?

3. What must there be a surplus of for Capitalism to succeed?

4. What did the Reformation NOT get rid of?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How was the reform seen by different classes of people?

2. What was different about female workers who had religious backgrounds from those who did not?

3. What happens when skilled workers are hired, and why?

4. What was a major sign that capitalism was starting to mix with religion?

5. What is the Spirit of Capitalism?

6. What do Protestants do during religious persecutions?

7. What happened when the young female German workers were asked to change their methods?

8. What kind of liberation does the author say is the mark of a successful businessman?

9. How does the author define leadership in capitalism?

10. What are the two main drivers of economics?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the modern man view religion and Capitalism, and what does the author have to say about this?

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the main similarities and differences listed about Catholics and Protestants in this book, and what does the author say about these?

Essay Topic 3

What were Weber's ideas about idleness, and why was this so surprising to read about from his perspective?

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