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

2. In the temple-state model of civilization, what system does the priest represent?
(a) Logic.
(b) Salvation.
(c) Power.
(d) Purity.

3. What did the Greek model of civilization give rise to?
(a) Satanism.
(b) Altruism.
(c) Social stratification.
(d) Democracy.

4. Why does Mack claim groups are forming outside the boundaries of religion to study the Bible?
(a) They hope to find salvation.
(b) They hope to discover fundamental truths from the past.
(c) They hope to find solutions to political issues.
(d) They hope to find their faith.

5. What concept was important to the Jewish temple-state, the Greek polis, and the Roman system of government?
(a) Divinity.
(b) Law.
(c) Virtue.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Rome place its power in the second and first centuries?

2. What are the two activities Mack gives credit to in terms of the creation of Christian beliefs?

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

4. Why does Mack claim the Bible is constantly consulted?

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

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