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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Bible shows Moses being adopted by __________________ and given a name that is a frequent part of royal names.
(a) A shepherd
(b) A priest
(c) A common couple
(d) A Pharaoh's daughter

2. Love poems found hint that ____________ women were the ones who did the wooing in relationships, according to Stone.
(a) Greek
(b) Egyptians
(c) Libyan
(d) Roman

3. Klein suggests that home ownership in early societies makes _________ depend on __________.
(a) Males; males
(b) Females; females
(c) Females; males
(d) Males; females

4. The _________ regard themselves as racially superior to the conquered peoples which helps to explain other texts.
(a) Hittites
(b) Aryans
(c) Egyptians
(d) Hebrews

5. Hittite armies often clash with ___________ in their attempts to try to control Canaan, according to Stone.
(a) Ethiopians
(b) Greeks
(c) Egyptians
(d) Romans

Short Answer Questions

1. In Shuchinak, "Father of the ________" becomes "Father of the Gods" and later "Protector of the Gods of Heave and Earth."

2. The changing of Jacob's name to __________ may suggest they understand their ancestry is symbolic rather than biological.

3. The ____________ scroll describes the Levites' banners, dress, duties, and position in detail, according to Stone.

4. Women lose ground in Mesopotamia as the _________ goddesses are relegated to the role of consorts to particular gods.

5. The Mother Goddess provides life and a controllable ____________ to the people who believe in her.

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