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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. Where did Rome place its power in the second and first centuries?
(a) In its priests.
(b) In its laborers.
(c) In its politicians.
(d) In its field commanders.

2. What does Carsten Thiede claim about the Magdalen fragments?
(a) They are from the fourth century.
(b) They are from the mid first century.
(c) They are from the eighth century.
(d) They are not real.

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

4. Why does Mack believe the stories in the New Testament were chosen to be included?
(a) They are the only stories found of the time of Jesus.
(b) They produce a history that seems cohesive.
(c) They are believed to be written by the prophets.
(d) They are the most interesting.

5. What were some artifacts that helped preserve one's culture?
(a) Gestures and behaviors.
(b) Books, statues, and symbols.
(c) Temples and cities.
(d) Language and writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an epic according to Mack?

2. What two words came to represent the debate between power and the divine law of nature?

3. Why does Mack claim the Bible was important by the end of the fourth century?

4. Why does Mack claim groups are forming outside the boundaries of religion to study the Bible?

5. Why does Mack state that people become silent when confronted with Biblical information?

(see the answer key)

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