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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In an Iranian tale, __________ is warned that people have sinned, so he should build a vara, or fortress to protect civlization.

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

3. The sexual union between the Goddess and the lover who is young enough to be her son is called _____________.

4. How many tribes are created when the Levites are preparing to invade Canaan, according to Stone?

5. On the Nile, the king is killed when his health or his __________ fails, according to Stone.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the term 'levirate marriage' refer to within the context of history?

2. How are 'pagan' ways thought to have entered into King Solomon's kingdom?

3. Who is Abraham as he relates to the Hebrews and to the Indo-Europeans?

4. How do the Aryans present the story of Noah and of the ark?

5. What are some of the things the Levites do in order to discredit Ashtoreth?

6. What happens to the consort of the priestess at the end of his time with her in their sacred relationship?

7. Where do the Hebrews retain their history and preserve it for others to read in the future?

8. Why is it thought that the Canaanites were dispossessed of Palestine by the Hebrews?

9. What are the names of the three men who all link the Hebrews with Egypt's Indo-European royalty?

10. What were the abominations of the Canaanites that made them less than acceptable to the Hebrews?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

According to Stone's research, women in ancient societies used to have more control and power.

Part 1: Why do you think women held more power in earlier times?

Part 2: Why was is beneficial for societies that women held more power and influence?

Part 3: Why do you think women are not as powerful in society anymore? Or are they? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

The role of religion in society has many more facets than are seen at first, according to this book and according to society today.

Part 1: In what ways does religion impact society in the accounts of the past?

Part 2: in what ways does religion impact society today?

Part 3: Should religion impact society? If not, why not? If so, how?

Essay Topic 3

While it's easy to say that women were the one who were subjugated at all times, men were also the victims of persecution too.

Part 1: Why do you think the Goddess religions in the 14th century began to take on Northern ideas of aggression?

Part 2: Why do you think that castration became the new way to replace the idea of killing the king?

Part 3: Why do you think the Goddess religions would cause harm to the male counterparts in society?

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