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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. Who was the sun god of Heliopolis?
(a) Re or Atun.
(b) Osiris.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Apollo.

2. What do the various versions of the Egyptian creation myth Leeming cites revolve around?
(a) The different explanations for consciousness.
(b) The different names for the god.
(c) The different justifications for divine kings' rule.
(d) The competing theories for creation.

3. What does Leeming say myths describe with regard to individuals relating to the Supreme Being?
(a) Myths describe the innate unity of each individual with the Supreme Being.
(b) Myths describe the irreconcilable split that divides humans from the Supreme Being.
(c) Myths describe the rules that govern redemption and grace for humans.
(d) Myths describe the state of formless perfection alongside the Supreme Being.

4. Why mystery does Leeming address with regard to human creation?
(a) Why humans created gods to justify their discontent.
(b) Why humans have to go through rituals to regain grace.
(c) Why humans fall from grace so quickly after being created by gods.
(d) Why humans see themselves as fundamentally flawed.

5. Where did the first creation story Leeming cites come from?
(a) Germany.
(b) Greece.
(c) India.
(d) Egypt.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what language does the term "Cosmogony" derive?

2. When were creation myths repeated in the culture that created the oldest myth Leeming cites?

3. What does Leeming say about cosmogonies?

4. When was the New Testament book of Revelation likely composed?

5. What evidence does Leeming cite that suggests the presence of whites in Africa?

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