Chapter 16 Self Quiz

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. In his essay, Timmerman considers a number of objections his position. Which of the following is NOT one of the objections that he considers?

Removing statues erases history correct incorrect

Removing statues causes harm to preservationists correct incorrect

These statues are works of art with aesthetic value correct incorrect

Preserving statues is a natural human right correct incorrect

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. In his essay, Demetriou argues that tribal continuity is not possible without what?

Oral histories correct incorrect

Family photos correct incorrect

Reenacting correct incorrect

Memorializing
correct incorrect

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. In his reply, Timmerman outlines a number of areas where he and Demetriou agree. Which of the following is NOT a point where these authors' positions overlap?

Removing Confederate monuments need result in the loss of tribal identity and social cohesion correct incorrect

We should create additional monuments for people in historically underrepresented groups correct incorrect

Political structures should, in some ways, accommodate humans' tribal nature correct incorrect

It can be permissible to selectively honor people who have performed grossly wrong moral acts correct incorrect

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. In his reply, Demetriou denies Timmerman's premise that "If the existence of a monument M unavoidably harms an undeserving group, then there's strong moral reason to end the existence of M."

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Identify the author who affirms the following in his essay, "gradually, as historical research into ignored or preliterate cultures improves, and as new outstanding citizens arise, the formerly underrepresented peoples should be suitably showcased in the national household"

Travis Timmerman correct incorrect

Dan Demetriou correct incorrect