Nicholas Copernicus proposed the heliocentric model in 1543. Select the correct definition of this model

The sun is the centre of the universe

Which of the following does NOT describe secular humanism?

Emphasises creativity, experimentation and the collective.

In what ways is W;t a postmodern play?

Fragmentation, non-linear and use of intertextuality

Which of the following is NOT a belief of protestant Christians?

Sacraments were instituted by Jesus and confer God's grace

Which of the following is NOT a Catholic approach in Donne's time?

Worship is personal and cerebral

Agnosticism can be defined as

The view that God is unknowable. Neither believes nor disbelieves.

Donne was born into a

A prominent Roman Catholic family

Which of the following is a true statement about Edson's work history?

Edson spent two years working in an AIDS-oncology research hospital.

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1
W;t's dramatic form is primarily Brechtian.
False
True
2
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Metaphysical Poetry?
Poetry that enacts an active process of discovery
Philosophical questioning
Acceptance of current thinking
Intense analysis of important aspects of human experience/timeless concerns
3
Nicholas Copernicus proposed the heliocentric model in 1543. Select the correct definition of this model
The moon is the centre of the universe
God is the centre of the universe
The earth is the centre of the universe
The sun is the centre of the universe
4
Which of the following is not a prominent feature of Edson's context?
Individualism
Institutionalisation
Medicalisation
Monothesism
5
Catholics suffered persecution as those in power sought to make England Protestant
True
False
6
Which of the following areas were NOT a focus of exploration during 16th and 17th century?
scientific
geographical
a personal relationship with God
environmental
7
When did the AIDS epidemic start and end?
1977-early 1990's
1969-now
1578-1640
1981-early 1990's
8
Which of the following does NOT describe secular humanism?
Emphasises human values and compassion, and the need for tolerance
A philosophy that embraces reason, logic and secular ethics.
Emphasises reason and scientific inquiry and individual freedom
Emphasises creativity, experimentation and the collective.
9
In what ways is W;t a postmodern play?
Fragmentation, linear and use of pastiche
Fragmentation, non-linear and use of pastiche
Fragmentation, non-linear and use of intertextuality
Metafictive and use of pastiche
10
Which of the was NOT a theological debate during Donne's lifetime?
Liberalism
Rejecting the authority of the Pope
Predestination
Grace
11
In the 1980s and early 1990's there was a rise in
human connection
poor hygiene
materalism and individualism
acceptance of God
12
Which of the following is NOT a belief of protestant Christians?
Every baptised person is invited to share and lead the Lord's Supper.
The Bible is the "Sola Skriptura", God's only book.
God's grace achieved through personal faith
Sacraments were instituted by Jesus and confer God's grace
13
John Donne was forced to convert to Church of England to help further his career?
False
True
14
John Donne birth to death
1572-1631
1573-1630
1590-1620
1592-1630
15
Which of the following is NOT a Catholic approach in Donne's time?
Worship is mystical and sensory
Worship is personal and cerebral
Total authority in the Pope
Intercessors (go betweens) between you and God (priests)
16
Agnosticism can be defined as
The view that God is unknowable. Neither believes nor disbelieves.
The belief in many Gods.
An absence of belief in the existence of God.
The belief that there is only one God.
17
Donne was born into a
A Roman Catholic family
A prominent Roman Catholic family
Jewish family
Protestant family
18
At university Margaret Edson studied
Poetry
The reformation
Renaissance history
Playwrighting
19
Which of the following is a true statement about Edson's work history?
Edson spent two years working in an AIDS-oncology research hospital.
Edson spent six years working as a researcher in an AIDS clinic
Edson spent two years workings in an oncology research hospital.
Edson studied medicine
20
Which of the following was not a major scientific breakthrough in Edson's context
Cloning of Dolly the sheep
Hubble telescope
Human Genome Project
First cloned piglets

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