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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1: Clashing Cultures.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is an epic according to Mack?
(a) A hope for a brighter future.
(b) A look at the past to discover previous laws.
(c) An examination of the past to reveal public policy.
(d) A rehearsal of the past that puts the present in its light.

2. What did early people think their society was based on?
(a) The model of the gods.
(b) The model of the universe.
(c) The model of the Jewish state.
(d) The model of the Church.

3. What does Mack claim the kingdom of God represented?
(a) An alternative to purgatory.
(b) An alternative to the current society.
(c) An alternative to simple death.
(d) An alternative to hell.

4. Why does Mack claim Columbus studied the Bible?
(a) To plan his voyages.
(b) To teach his men of its teachings.
(c) To strengthen his faith.
(d) To teach the natives of Jesus.

5. What does Mack claim the Jews had done since the time of David and Solomon?
(a) Recounted their original epic history to retain truth.
(b) Revised their epic history.
(c) Lied about their origins to gain social standing.
(d) Participated in social change.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the temple-state model of civilization, what system does the priest represent?

2. When does Mack claim the books of the New Testament were written?

3. What notion does Mack believe generated enough excitement to influence the formation of different Jesus groups?

4. What does Mack claim about the authors of the sections in the New Testament?

5. In the temple-state model of civilization, what system does the king represent?

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