An Historical Examination of the Meaning of Work Leads Us

question 14

Multiple Choice

An historical examination of the meaning of work leads us to which of the following conclusions?

• A) The ancient Greeks and Romans had a very positive view of work.
• B) Early Hebrew and Christian religious values portrayed the need to work hard as punishment from God.
• C) By the 13th century, Western religious philosophers were portraying the work done by merchants and business leaders as the most valued in society.
• D) During the Protestant Reformation in Europe, work came once again to be seen as something to be avoided.

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