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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reconciliation does Leeming say the Greeks' creation myths described?
(a) The reconciliation between warring brothers.
(b) The reconciliation between ancient and modern ideas.
(c) The reconciliation between male and female principles.
(d) The reconciliation between warring fathers and sons.

2. To what does Leeming say the oldest myth refers?
(a) Plains where men sow seeds that unite earth and water.
(b) Oceans where life first developed.
(c) Caves where men are reunited with the earth.
(d) Primeval gathering places or mounds that become fused with the sun.

3. What is eschatology?
(a) The study of Supreme Beings.
(b) The study of prophecies.
(c) The study of fears.
(d) The study of the end of time.

4. How does Leeming say the Chinese describe the flood?
(a) As a way to help cultivate the earth.
(b) As a way to purge a preliminary form of humanity.
(c) As an attempt to avert a war against the gods.
(d) As a punishment for sins against the gods.

5. What psychological experience does Leeming say is central to cosmogonies?
(a) The rise of technology.
(b) The rise of industry from crafts.
(c) The rise of nationalism from tribalism.
(d) The rise of consciousness from unconsciousness.

Short Answer Questions

1. During whose reign was the first creation myth recorded, according to Leeming?

2. How does Leeming describe the Boshongo culture?

3. When does Leeming say the older Genesis text was likely composed?

4. The first recorded creation myth was part myth and part what else?

5. Where is the first recorded creation myth from?

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