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Chapter Chronology

Quiz for Sources for Western Society, Chapter 6

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1. Which of these did Tacitus admire in the German people (see Document 6-1)?

Their marriage code

Their skill as builders

Their songs and poetry

Their loyalty to Rome

Correct. The answer is a. Tacitus admired the German’s commitment to monogamy and to the protection of female chastity.

Incorrect. The answer is a. Tacitus admired the German’s commitment to monogamy and to the protection of female chastity.

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2. In The Golden Ass (see Document 6-2), Isis claimed to

be known by different names in many different societies.

have the power to destroy the universe.

be the one and only goddess.

love the Romans more than the Greeks or Egyptians.

Correct. The answer is a. Isis’s claim reflected the Roman’s openness to religious diversity.

Incorrect. The answer is a. Isis’s claim reflected the Roman’s openness to religious diversity.

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3. In The Sermon on the Mount (see Document 6-3), Jesus proclaimed that he had come to

abolish the Law and the Prophets.

fulfill the Law and the Prophets.

sweep away custom and tradition.

return the Jews to the ways of their forefathers.

Correct. The answer is b. Jesus declared his intent to expand and build on the spirit of the Law and the message of the Prophets.

Incorrect. The answer is b. Jesus declared his intent to expand and build on the spirit of the Law and the message of the Prophets.

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4. According to Paul (see Document 6-4), why is the Hebrew law no longer needed?

Because it was designed to meet the needs of primitive people

Because now that Christ has come, faith has replaced the law

Because it had become hopelessly corrupted over time

Because it was never truly based on the will of God

Correct. The answer is b. In Paul’s view, the law served as a guardian until Christ came. Once Christ came, however, the law was no longer needed.

Incorrect. The answer is b. In Paul’s view, the law served as a guardian until Christ came. Once Christ came, however, the law was no longer needed.

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5. The graffiti included in this chapter (see Document 6-5) provides evidence of

the widespread appeal of Christianity.

Roman openness to religious diversity.

Roman distrust of and disdain for Christianity.

the growing power and influence of Christianity.

Correct. The answer is c. While many Romans admired Christianity, this graffiti makes it clear that many saw the new religion as strange and undesirable.

Incorrect. The answer is c. While many Romans admired Christianity, this graffiti makes it clear that many saw the new religion as strange and undesirable.