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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The _____________ Goddess resuscitates her mate, proving she is the ultimate source of life and regeneration.
(a) Sumerian
(b) Greek
(c) Mesopotamian
(d) Egyptian

2. Egypt practices ___________ when they need to determine property and descent in the society.
(a) Goddess will
(b) Sibling-kinship
(c) Mother-kinship
(d) God structure

3. The Hebrew scriptures disguise ____________ as the male Ashtoreth and seek to discredit her, according to Stone.
(a) Astarte
(b) Lilith
(c) Eve
(d) Isis

4. The Mother Goddess provides life and a controllable ____________ to the people who believe in her.
(a) Food supply
(b) Water supply
(c) Money supply
(d) Seasonal pattern

5. Robertson Smith claims that in Arabia, all traits of the dominant Goddess are transferred to the _____________ before she is subordinated.
(a) Land
(b) God
(c) Male
(d) Child

Short Answer Questions

1. Greek accounts of women defending ancient shrines and expelling invaders may be the basis for ____________ legends.

2. Royal families were found to show that the Egyptian culture was ____________, according to Stone.

3. What is NOT a city-state which is matrilineal, according to Stone?

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

5. Females seem to invent not just agriculture, but also ______________, according to Stone's findings.

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