5.16.W - Lesson: Primary Source Practice: Augustine Review

Question 1

According to Augustine, families that live by faith look for ______.
answered prayers
earthly safety
eternal blessings
earthly wealth

Answer 1

eternal blessings

Question 2

What does the earthly city desire?
safety
fame
peace
wealth

Answer 2

peace

Question 3

Briefly compare the earthly city and the heavenly city that Augustine speaks about in The City of God.

Answer 3

Your Answer:
The earthly city seeks its strength, lifts man’s abilities, and glorifies man and his accomplishments. The heavenly city puts God first, gives God the glory, and lives in God’s strength. The people of the earthly city see themselves as wise, and the people of the heavenly see no human wisdom.

Question 4

The earthly city delights in
____________ . The heavenly city delights in
____________ .

Answer 4

Answer 1:
its own strength
Answer 2:
the Lord’s strength

Question 5

According to Augustine, how were the two cities formed? (Choose all that may apply.)

love of self
love of the cosmos
love of God
love of knowledge

Answer 5

love of self
love of God