Stained glass windows in the Churches during the Renaissance became known as

the Bible of the poor and illiterate.

The Democratization of Knowledge means

a literary revolution of ideas and learning for all people.

In 'The Story of the Flood', the oath made by Ea in a dream reminds us

of the story of the Covenant with Abraham and Moses.

Martin Luther led the Reformation because

of the power of the Church and the need for a personal faith

What is protoculture?

The passing on of learnt behaviours in non-human primates.

What is meant by syncretism?

The merging of religions, cultures, or philosophies.

'Now that our tummies are full we have time to think.' What does this mean?

Asking existential questions., A revolution of ideas.

The Symbolic Revolution spread across the globe as a result of

the development of language and speech.

Who were the hominids?

The ancestors of humans and primates

A belief system in which humans have a guiding spirit

Solon and Cleisthenes challenged the Athenians to

establish greater equality between the social classes.

Gutenberg's printing press enabled

the bible to be accessed by all who were literate.

How did the Euphrates, the Tigris and the Nile rivers contribute to the Agricultural Age?

They provided fertile banks for farming.

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Religion through the Ages

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From Prehistory through the Agricultural Age and Symbolic Revolution through to the Democratization of Knowledge, including the Axial Age

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1
Stained glass windows in the Churches during the Renaissance became known as
the Bible of the poor and illiterate.
the Westminster Confession of Faith.
commissioned art by Michelangelo.
the Book of Common Prayer.
2
The muddy river flats during the Agricultural Age led to making clay items, such as,
huts.
bowls.
all of the above.
storage for surplus food.
3
The Democratization of Knowledge means
a literary revolution of ideas and learning for all people.
a unifying of Christian religions.
a political revolution of power and control.
when democracy was first suggested.
4
What is not an example of evidence of religion?
Artifacts of bones
Burial sites
Cave artwork
Carved images
5
In 'The Story of the Flood', the oath made by Ea in a dream reminds us
of the story of the Covenant with Abraham and Moses.
of the story of the House of Babel.
of the Creation stories and the significance of the 7 days.
of Bunjil the Eagle in aboriginal spirituality.
6
The Axial Age is also called
a 'golden age' of religion.
the age of early empires.
a governing constitution.
the Athenian Empire.
7
Martin Luther led the Reformation because
women were challenging the Church hierarchy.
of the power of the Church and the need for a personal faith
because John Wycliffe told him to do so.
he couldn't read, like the rest of the masses.
8
What is protoculture?
A type of living used by agricultural societies.
The passing on of learnt behaviours in Sumerian society.
The passing on of learnt behaviours in non-human primates.
A type of living by nomadic societies.
9
What is meant by syncretism?
The merging of religions, cultures, or philosophies.
The philosophy of Athens and Babylon.
When a religion, culture or philosophy ceases to exist.
The naming of 2 agricultural societies.
10
In Hominid society, stories and information were passed on through
the Axial Age
word of mouth by the nomads
cave paintings and rock art
the Symbolic Revolution
11
'Now that our tummies are full we have time to think.' What does this mean?
Asking existential questions.
The development of farming techniques.
A revolution of ideas.
The growth of trade and barter.
12
The Symbolic Revolution spread across the globe as a result of
the development of language and speech.
the values of the Hominid society.
the Nomadic hunters who spread their ideas.
the Shamans who can heal through the spiritual world.
13
Who were the hominids?
The ancestors of humans and primates
Babylonians
Sumerians
Homo sapiens
14
Cuneiform writing on clay tablets was evident in
the Enuma Elish text.
the Epic of Gilgamesh.
the story of the 10 Commandments.
All of the above
15
Rivalry among early agriculturalists, nomadic herders and settlement crop growers is seen
through shepherding as a quality of leadership.
in the bible.
All of the above.
as idyllic pastoralists chosen by God.
16
Totemism is...
A belief system in which humans have control
A belief system in which humans have a guiding spirit
A belief system in which humans have a mischievous spirit
A belief system in which humans are part of creation
17
Solon and Cleisthenes challenged the Athenians to
establish greater equality between the social classes.
establish a strong and dominant ruling class.
establish the power of the aristocracy.
establish a governing constitution based on dictatorship.
18
"Oh you gods here present,by the lapis lazulli round my neck..."(Story of the Flood) reminds us
of the wealth of the Church that led to the Reformation.
All of the above.
the crown worn by the Queen, Head of the Church of England
of the beads made by the Agriculturalists for the gods.
19
Gutenberg's printing press enabled
the bible to be accessed by the wealthy and powerful only.
the bible to be accessed by the clergy only.
the bible to be accessed by all who were literate.
the bible to be accessed by all who were illiterate.
20
The Axial Age mirrors
the Agricultural Revolution
the Democratization of Knowledge
the Nomadic Age
the Industrial Revolution
21
Elements of the continuity of religious belief are evident in
animism and totemism
monotheism
polytheism
all of the above
22
How did the Euphrates, the Tigris and the Nile rivers contribute to the Agricultural Age?
They provided fertile banks for farming.
They flooded so that Noah had to build an ark.
They provide plenty of fish for food.
They provided a sheltered environment for settlement.

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