Asked by Jessica Mejia on Apr 23, 2024
Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow by selecting the letter of the correct response.
The cross is, of course, most often associated with Christianity. However, it was also used by the Assyrians to represent their sky god, Anu, and by the Chinese to represent the earth. The symbol appears in Egyptian paintings, too; gods are often shown holding the ankh, a cross topped with a loop, which symbolized immortality. When Hernan Cortés and his Spanish troops invaded Mexico in 1519, they found the cross in native temples there, but the image represented the gods Tlaloc and Quetzalcoatl. The Celtic cross, which predates Christianity, symbolized fertility.
Which of the following is a synonym used to refer to the subject of the paragraph?
A) the Chinese
B) the earth
C) the symbol
The Cross
A symbol consisting of two intersecting lines or bars, often used in Christianity to represent the crucifixion of Jesus.
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, emphasizing salvation, ethics, and the afterlife.
Immortality
The concept of living forever or having an eternal existence, often discussed in religious, philosophical, and mythological contexts.
- Analyze the symbolism and historical context of various symbols across cultures.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the symbolism and historical context of various symbols across cultures.