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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who charges Inanna with stealing the gifts of civilization from him, according to Stone?
(a) Gilgamesh
(b) Indru
(c) Enlil
(d) Enki

2. Yahweh may be derived from the Sanskrit meaning ____________, according to some scholars.
(a) Everflowing
(b) Everything
(c) Male
(d) Control

3. The Psalms show Yahweh heaping __________ on the wicked, consuming them with fire, according to Stone.
(a) Sparks
(b) Wood
(c) Coals
(d) Ashes

4. ___________ women cannot engage in business and are killed for losing their virginity before marriage, even if they were raped.
(a) Sumerian
(b) Libyan
(c) Hebrew
(d) Egyptian

5. Hat-Hor is symbolized by a ________ with a cobra on her forehead, as the nature of Ua Zit is retained in the culture.
(a) Cow
(b) Horse
(c) Snake
(d) Pig

Short Answer Questions

1. The Bible shows Moses being adopted by __________________ and given a name that is a frequent part of royal names.

2. Priestly scribes appear to write out of ____________ motive more than religious fervor about supreme male deities and the institution of kingship.

3. At some point, the Goddess acquires a male who becomes her lover or consort, but she retains _____________.

4. It appears that the critical element is matrilineal descent of name and ___________ rather than women in power.

5. Editing of the Hebrew texts takes place over the many centuries, including _______________ by priests.

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