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

2. What two words came to represent the debate between power and the divine law of nature?
(a) Priests and rulers.
(b) Nature and tyrants.
(c) Power and nature.
(d) King and tyrant.

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

4. What two systems helped define the temple-state?
(a) Power and cruelty.
(b) Purity and salvation.
(c) Salvation and logic.
(d) Power and purity.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mack claim the kingdom of God represented?

2. What were some artifacts that helped preserve one's culture?

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

4. What does the term Judeo-Christian mean?

5. Where was Jesus from?

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