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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As advances in ____________ and domestication of animals clarify the male's role in reproduction, the mythological spouse gains importance.
(a) Religion
(b) Farming
(c) Breeding
(d) Government

2. One theory is that the woman's ability to produce ___________ so awes men that they worship women.
(a) Peace
(b) Crops
(c) Poetry
(d) Children

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

4. Various Hatti Goddesses survive the battle of the Hittites, and are known as the __________.
(a) Guild
(b) Throne
(c) Family
(d) Group

5. What is another name for Artemis, as discover by scholars in the classical Greek times?
(a) Apollo
(b) Diana
(c) Astarte
(d) Zeus

Short Answer Questions

1. The Followers of Horus decide that Egypt will be ruled as a ______________.

2. What Goddess is said to be the Goddess of the Southern part of Egypt before 3000 BCE?

3. Eridu worships a fish or water god, which is consistent with their introducing __________ in their society.

4. The Adam and Eve myth tells a female children her entire ______ is easily tricked, defiant, and provoking, according to Stone.

5. ____________ continues to be revered as the bestower of rights to shepherds and kings, suggesting matrilineal rights still apply to royalty.

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