Critical Thinking: Readings

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Which of the following accomplishments does this passage NOT attribute to Gilgamesh?
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Building the walls of Uruk.
Exploring the wider world.
Gaining immortality by reaching Utnapishtim.
Digging wells that brought the people water.

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Q1
Which of the following accomplishments does this passage NOT attribute to Gilgamesh?
Building the walls of Uruk.
Exploring the wider world.
Gaining immortality by reaching Utnapishtim.
Digging wells that brought the people water.
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Q2
What is the significance of Gilgamesh recording his achievements on stone tablets?
People will only trust Gilgamesh if they can read all of his accomplishments
The gods will only protect Uruk is Gilgamesh is worshipped there
Gilgamesh wants his feats of strength and daring to be remembered after he dies
Other kings will learn how to be cruel towards their subjects by following Gilgamesh's example
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Q3
What is one historical inference a reader can make about ancient Mesopotamia from the mentions of floods in this reading?
Along with the Old Testament, the reading proves there was a prehistoric flood that wiped out almost all life.
The ancient Mesopotamians did not believe in gods.
Mesopotamia's location between two rivers that often flooded left a mark on the culture of that civilization.
Since Gilgamesh's strength and beauty are so exaggerated, he could not have ever actually lived.
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Q4
What does the author of this selection mean when he or she describes Gilgamesh as a "mighty net"?
He protects his people by shielding them from things that would do them harm.
He uses his net to destroy walls of stone.
He can capture an enemy without killing him.
He is a masterful fisherman.
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Q5
This document is a part of which world religion's beliefs?
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
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Q6
Does this passage indicate that Jews and Christians can go to heaven under Islamic belief?
Yes, but only if they believe in Allah and the Last Day and do righteous good deeds.
No, because Allah and His Messengers have said that Christianity is unlawful.
No, because Allah will destroy all Christians and Jews.
Yes, all Christians and Jews will go to heaven.
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Q7
Which of the following statements BEST summarizes the opinion of followers of Christianity and Judaism expressed in this reading?
Christians and Jews should be forced to convert to Islam.
Christians and Jews worship the same god as Muslims, but have some mistaken ideas.
Christians and Jews should never be killed, even if they attack a Muslim first.
Christians and Jews should be killed in all circumstances.
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Q8
Which of the following quotes from the reading best supports your answer to the last question?
"Lo! Allah loveth not aggressors (attackers)..."
"Fight against such of those who have been given the Scripture..."
"We make no distinction (difference) between any of them..."
"And fight them until persecution is no more..."
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Q9
How does this passage characterize Allah?
Humble
Angry
Merciful
Kind
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Q10
Of what act does this passage indicate Christians and Jews are guilty?
Worshipping Ezra and Jesus as equal to Allah
Fearing Allah
Ignoring the laws of Allah
Trying to destroy Allah
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Q11
Which of the following is the best synonym for "Allah" as it is used in this passage?
Mouth
Worship
Love
God
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Q12
Who is the author of the selection above?
Marcus Aurelius
Plato
Julius Caesar
Socrates
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Q13
The selection above is an example of Roman
history
biography
philosophy
poetry
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Q14
What can we infer, from this selection, that the Romans considered the most important quality for someone to have?
The patience to wait for things to happen.
The wisdom to understand the purposes of all living things.
The desire to work hard.
The intelligence to realize that rest is the best part of life.
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Q15
What quote from the reading above best supports your answer to the last question?
"Look at the plans, the sparrows, ants, spiders, bees..."
"Yes, but one must have some repose (rest) as well..."
"...disinclination to leave your bed..."
"...you go beyond the point of sufficiency..."
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