PHILOSOPHY 210 : EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
What was revelation for the Jews? - ANSWER It means disclosure; something that was
obscured now becomes clear; something revealed
The oldest culture (could go back to 4000 BC with settlements as much as 9,000-8,000
possibly) and which had thousands of Gods. - ANSWER Egyptians
What was the difference between Yahweh and the other Gods at the time when Yahweh was
first introduced? - ANSWER Yahweh was a personal, conscious, loving feeling God that was
more fatherly; the other gods were detached and selfish.
What is a parallel that can be drawn between Akenaten and Moses? - ANSWER Though it is
not clear who came first, they both ended up supporting a monotheistic God
They are called primal or tribal because - ANSWER They came first and were unfamiliar with
written documentation
In a tribal society, how were demons viewed? - ANSWER They filled the atmosphere and kept
a close eye on you; but the more mana you had the less they bothered you
Good and Evil are equal; 999,999 angels and demons fight; when it looks bad for the angels
, Mazada comes in and triumphs for good. - ANSWER Story of Zoroastrianism
What were the pyramids for? - ANSWER Elaborate funeral parlor for the Egyptian dead
With regard to the split of the Jewish Kingdom, which fact is incorrect? - ANSWER The Jews
return again in the form of the Egyptians in 200 AD.
Why could it be argued that Oral tradition might be stronger than documentary tradition? -
ANSWER The passed down memorized stories would have to go through a lot of generations
and people who had them memorized before they could be altered.
According to the Smith text, what is the purpose of the 10 commandments? - ANSWER It
prescribes the minimum standards that makes collective life possible
According to Smith, what is one feature that not all primal religions share? - ANSWER
Specificity with respect to tasks of the culture
If something happens that is difficult to understand, a primal religion will - ANSWER Seek the
advice of the shaman who will explain the power behind it all as being in the spiritual world
The story of Moses closely resembles what other famous king? - ANSWER King Sargon-
Akkadians
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
What was revelation for the Jews? - ANSWER It means disclosure; something that was
obscured now becomes clear; something revealed
The oldest culture (could go back to 4000 BC with settlements as much as 9,000-8,000
possibly) and which had thousands of Gods. - ANSWER Egyptians
What was the difference between Yahweh and the other Gods at the time when Yahweh was
first introduced? - ANSWER Yahweh was a personal, conscious, loving feeling God that was
more fatherly; the other gods were detached and selfish.
What is a parallel that can be drawn between Akenaten and Moses? - ANSWER Though it is
not clear who came first, they both ended up supporting a monotheistic God
They are called primal or tribal because - ANSWER They came first and were unfamiliar with
written documentation
In a tribal society, how were demons viewed? - ANSWER They filled the atmosphere and kept
a close eye on you; but the more mana you had the less they bothered you
Good and Evil are equal; 999,999 angels and demons fight; when it looks bad for the angels
, Mazada comes in and triumphs for good. - ANSWER Story of Zoroastrianism
What were the pyramids for? - ANSWER Elaborate funeral parlor for the Egyptian dead
With regard to the split of the Jewish Kingdom, which fact is incorrect? - ANSWER The Jews
return again in the form of the Egyptians in 200 AD.
Why could it be argued that Oral tradition might be stronger than documentary tradition? -
ANSWER The passed down memorized stories would have to go through a lot of generations
and people who had them memorized before they could be altered.
According to the Smith text, what is the purpose of the 10 commandments? - ANSWER It
prescribes the minimum standards that makes collective life possible
According to Smith, what is one feature that not all primal religions share? - ANSWER
Specificity with respect to tasks of the culture
If something happens that is difficult to understand, a primal religion will - ANSWER Seek the
advice of the shaman who will explain the power behind it all as being in the spiritual world
The story of Moses closely resembles what other famous king? - ANSWER King Sargon-
Akkadians
