WOK1 Oct 23 Quiz

Question 1

Why is Michelagnelo&#x27;s representation of Eve as a "beguiling seductress" (course packet, p. 229) BS? [2 mins, small grp]

Accepted Answer

You&#x27;ve got this., You&#x27;ve got this.

Question 2

How does Genesis 1:31 (see p. 208 of the course packet) describe human persons?

Accepted Answer

very good

Question 3

Genesis gives license to humans to dominate the earth.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

How was Creator&#x27;s gift of "reason" a tool of discovery for humans?

Accepted Answer

Reason allows humans to discover the importance of spirituality.

Question 5

What is "Anishinabeg"? [course packet, p. 32]

Accepted Answer

The name Ojibway Indigenous people use to refer to themselves.

Question 6

"People were too busy plotting against each other" (packet, p. 237) & refused to listen to their animal guides because

Accepted Answer

they misunderstood how power worked, they forgot their original instructions, they were overcome with fear

Question 7

Genesis 1-3 shows how the devil is always trying to tempt humans.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

What does it mean that God has a "non-utilitarian relationship" (last para on p. 220) with humans? [you have 2 mins]

Accepted Answer

You&#x27;ve got this., You&#x27;ve got this.

Question 9

What does Ellen Davis (course packet, p. 215) say about Jewish interpretation of Genesis & Christian chapter divisions?

Accepted Answer

Christian chapter divisions move Sabbath outside of chapter 1.

Question 10

Name all the 7 Teachings that the spiritual beings gave the human child. Use your sheet.

Accepted Answer

You&#x27;ve got this., You&#x27;ve got this.

Question 11

According to Ojibway oral tradition, humans are born with insufficient understanding of their identity. So [p. 236]...

Accepted Answer

Creator gave them the gift of reason, Creator gave them the gift of dreaming

Question 12

Genesis describes humans as very good.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

What is Genesis?

Accepted Answer

It is a book of the Bible that contains 2 creation stories.

Question 14

What does Elles Davis mean by "complementary sources" on p. 222 of the course packet?

Accepted Answer

That there are multiple plots and traditions in Genesis.

Question 15

Creator was unhappy with the way things were going with humans and decided to flood the earth and begin again.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Chapter divisions were introduced only in the 13th century.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

A big reason why "sacrifice" became a spiritual principle among Indigenous people is because

Accepted Answer

Animals gave up their lives so humans could live.

Question 18

When Creator decided to flood the earth & "begin again," which animal flew to Creator & negotiated on behalf of humans?

Accepted Answer

Eagle, of course.

Question 19

What is &#x27;so special&#x27; in the Genesis claim that all human persons are created in the image of God?

Accepted Answer

Everyone (not just a privileged few) has sacred dignity.

Question 20

What is "rabbinic midrash?" (see the top of p. 224 in the course packet)

Accepted Answer

It is a Jewish storytelling tradition.

Question 21

What is &#x27;Enuma Elish&#x27;?

Accepted Answer

It is the name of a Babylonian creation story.

Question 22

In Ojibway, the seven spiritual beings are called Niizhwaasi Mishomis," which means "Seven Grandfathers."

Accepted Answer

True

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