HIEU- Chap 1

Question 1

Paleolithic Age

Answer 1

The Old Stone Age that began with the earliest chipped stone tools made by hunters and gatherers.

Question 2

Neolithic Age

Answer 2

The New Stone Age, beginning around 10,000 years ago with the development of agriculture.

Question 3

civilization

Answer 3

The intellectual, material, and cultural development of organized human society. The first civilizations are defined by cities, writing, monumental architecture, organized religion, and organized government.

Question 4

polytheism

Answer 4

Belief in and worship of more than one god.

Question 5

god-king

Answer 5

A king who is believed to be an all-powerful, living god.

Question 6

monotheism

Answer 6

Belief that there is only one supreme god.

Question 7

idols

Answer 7

An image of a god used as an object of worship. In common usage, a false god.

Question 8

parochialism

Answer 8

A narrow restricted outlook focused on a specific place or on a group of people who share a particular history or culture.

Question 9

universalism

Answer 9

1. The unity and salvation of all people under God. 2. Membership of all humanity in a worldwide community.

Question 10

messianic age

Answer 10

Hopes of ancient Hebrews for an era of peace and justice to be inaugurated by the anticipated Messiah.