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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Our Notions of God.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of conquerors were always found in Hebrew scriptures?
(a) Matriarchal.
(b) Patriarchal.
(c) Heroic.
(d) Monarchal.

2. What did 'tat tvam asi' mean?
(a) Love is here.
(b) This will pass.
(c) God will rule.
(d) That is you.

3. Where did Campbell say most Western religions came from?
(a) Europe.
(b) Asia.
(c) The Middle East.
(d) Rome.

4. What caused the fall of the Medieval society, according to Campbell?
(a) The leaders died.
(b) The ideas were proved wrong.
(c) The young generation was proud.
(d) The beliefs were questioned.

5. Why was Paul's teaching in Corinth accepted?
(a) They had witnessed what happened in Jerusalem.
(b) He was fulfilling prophecy.
(c) They felt the spirit.
(d) His banking metaphor connected with them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Campbell say was the definition of God?

2. What did Campbell say scholars missed when studying facts?

3. Why were Osiris and Set created?

4. What kind of religion was seen as a protection from experience?

5. What did Campbell say was an underlying definition of Mythology?

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