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DSST Introduction To World Religions

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1. Religions typically do not include...
Roman Catholicism
Asoka; Asoka - a ruler of the Maurya dynasty in India in the third century B.C.E. - converted to Buddhism and sent missionaries to convert the people of his huge empire. As a result - Buddhism is the predominant religion of Asia.
While delaying their own entrance into nirvana
Monasticism

2. The Hasidic movement was founded by...
Baal Shem Tov
Ordinary people could easily understand and practice Islam; The practices of Islam are easy to understand and to practice even by the poorest and uneducated.
Roman Catholicism
Shinto

3. A central belief of the Roman Catholic Church NOT shared by Protestant denominations.
Transubstantiation
Protestant doctorine but Catholic ritual
Trash hauler
What Allah said to Muhammad

4. Calling Hinduism polytheistic simplifies the religion because...
Hindus believe that each deity is a representation of some aspect of Brahman
Quality of human-heartedness. 'Jen' may also be translated as social virtue or goodness.
An emphasis on monasticism; an emphasis on the compassion of Buddha; the transformation of Siddharta Gautama into an Ultimate Being - one of many Buddhas; the belief that the 'Great Vehicle' has room to transport all souls to nirvana
Ignorance and desire for things of this world are the cause of suffering

5. Wahhabism
Men and women sitting together
A conservative movement within Islam
Invasion of the Holy Land by the Crusaders
Judaism

6. Janmashtami
Moses
An afterlife; Jews believe that there is an afterlife - but it does not have the physical description that Christian and Islamic heaven and hell have. Jews focus on living a good life according to God's laws rather than on punishment and reward after
Exposure to Western culture and the growing secularization of Muslim nations; Exposure to Western culture and the growing secularization of Muslim nations
Celebrates the birth of Krishna - the incarnation of the god Vishnu - the protector and preserver.

7. Changes Reform Jews and the Protestant Reformation have in common.
A supreme being
Pentecostals believe that they receive special powers from God.; One special power is the ability to 'speak in tongues.'; Pentecostals believe that they receive special powers from God and one of those powers is the ability to speak in tongues.
Episcopalians believe in scripture as interpreted by tradition - whereas Lutherans believe that scripture alone is the sole authority on which their faith is based.
The replacement of a traditional language with a vernacular language.

8. Gnosticism's influence on Christianity can be seen in Christianity's...
It taught people to accept the status quo
The father of the gods in the Greek pantheon.
Emphasis on the goodness of the spirit over the evilness of the flesh.
Thomas Aquinas

9. Religion that does not include fasting.
Who would appoint bishops
Moksha
Zoroastrianism
French Protestants who followed the teachings of John Calvin

10. A definition of religion would include what elements?
Thomas Aquinas
Ritual; A code of moral conduct; An afterlife
Founder
Ahura Mazda

11. The first Christians believed that...
Jews; This is the promise that Yahweh made to Abraham
Salvation came as a gift from God
Celebrates the birth of Krishna - the incarnation of the god Vishnu - the protector and preserver.
A central principle of Hinduism is reincarnation

12. Huguenots
Salvation came as a gift from God
Offered a spiritual approach to life
Episcopal
French Protestants who followed the teachings of John Calvin

13. Council called to modernize the Roman Catholic Church.
Sencond Vatican Council
Confer special grace on the gravely ill person
Circumcision; The ceremony of circumcision - known as brit - marks the entrance of a male child into Judaism.
Connect with Brahman

14. Buddhism's 'middle path' is best explained as a way of life that...
In response to the works of scientists and philosophers like Darwin and Marx
It is the revealed word of God; Muslims believe that God revealed his message to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel.
Pacifism
Is neither a life of pleasure nor one of self-denial

15. Shinto is based on Four Affirmations - one of which is...
It removes the stain of original sin
Trash hauler
Reverence toward family and tradition
Abraham

16. Marriage is an example of which basic characteristic of religion?
Rite of passage
After the Assyrians destroyed Israel; The Jewish Diaspora began after the destruction of the kingdom of Israel by the Assyrians in the 8th century B.C.E.
Were political rulers; The caliphs were considered successors to Muhammad - but after the first four - caliphs were political - rather than both political and religious - leaders
The first week of mourning after a death

17. Talmud
A compilation of ancient Jewish oral law and rabbinical teachings
Respect that one person shows another; 'Li' is defined as correct behavior - or etiquette - between individuals.
Empty their minds of all thoughts and desires
Achieved enlightenment

18. What is a true statement about Confucian teachers after Confucius?

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19. One reason that early Christians began to separate from Judaism was...
Baal Shem Tov
The Christian belief that Jesus was the messiah
Any gods
Episcopal

20. One sect of Zen Buddhism believes that enlightenment comes through...
Sudden illumination; The Renzai - or Intuitive - school of Zen Buddhism believes that rational thought will not bring illumination. One must think anti-rationally and go behind reason before enlightenment will come - and then it will come suddenly in
Good government could become oppressive if it interfered too much in people's lives
Ramadan
Submission

21. 'Chosen People' of God.
Ordinary people could easily understand and practice Islam; The practices of Islam are easy to understand and to practice even by the poorest and uneducated.
Jews; This is the promise that Yahweh made to Abraham
Good government could become oppressive if it interfered too much in people's lives
Is neither a life of pleasure nor one of self-denial

22. Hindus view 'dharma' as a duty - or moral code of action - whereas to Buddhists 'dharma' is...
The Trinity
Both the Pentateuch and all oral and written teachings of Judaism
Founder
The teachings of Buddha - or religious truth.

23. What was the main reason for the centuries-long mutual hatred between Christians and Muslims?
Reliance on magic
The holy scripture of Nichiren Buddhism
Invasion of the Holy Land by the Crusaders
Judaism; Christianity; Islam

24. Which practice of Roman Catholicism was rejected by Protestants during the Reformation?
Only those times when he invokes the authority of 'ex cathedra'; 'Ex cathedra' is the authority of the pope based on his position as teacher and pastor of Christians. When the pope speaks 'ex cathedra' on a doctrine of faith and morals - he is kept f
Use of Latin for the Bible and for church services; One of the changes of the Reformation was the translation of the Bible into vernacular languages and their use in church services. The Roman Catholic Church continued to use Latin for church service
Is as much a cultural designation as a religious one
Nichiren

25. According to Christian theology - Jesus was killed...
To redeem humankind from sin
Doctrine of papal infallibility
A path to release the mind from distractions
Sign of Yahweh's presence among the Jews

26. In the Confucian set of relationships - special importance was placed on the role of the...
Ruler; The ruler as the superior
Five Pillars.
Emphasized obedience to God's law
Celebrates Muhammad's birthday

27. The best description of why Chinese rulers tolerated and even encouraged Confucianism for 2 -500 years was because...
Transubstantiation
Had been denied an annulment of his marriage
Were political rulers; The caliphs were considered successors to Muhammad - but after the first four - caliphs were political - rather than both political and religious - leaders
It taught people to accept the status quo

28. Not one of the holy cities to Muslims
Martin Luther
Baghdad; Baghdad was an important center of Islamic power during the caliphates.
Christians; Jews; Muslims
Improve the lives of the poor through political activism

29. According to Confucianism - what is the most important virtue a ruler can possess?
Benevolence
Offered a spiritual approach to life
A path to release the mind from distractions
Hinduism

30. Ka'bah
Law of Manu (describes the caste system and the duties of each caste).
Jewish mysticism
A person who is not sure whether there is a supreme being or not
Jainism

31. In Judaism - Yahweh...
The first week of mourning after a death
Mayan religion
Is a righteous God who demands moral and ethical behavior from people
Rabbis - like priests - lead ritual sacrifice during the liturgy.

32. Islam is similar to Judaism in that...
Neither has priests. Neither Jewish rabbis nor Muslim imans are priests; both are teachers and leaders of services - which is not the same as a priest whose role is to make sacrifices.
Xun-zi
In a final Judgment Day; Both Muslims and Christians believe that there will be a Judgment Day when the dead will be raised up.
The concept that Judaism was based on laws that could be read and known

33. The Baha'i movement believes that...

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34. Women cannot become cantors and rabbis in which branch of Judaism?
Jewish dietary laws
It acknowledges that everything belongs to Allah ultimately.
Orthodox
No schools that teach religion to their followers

35. In the Roman Catholic Church - the feast of the Epiphany broadly commemorates...
Right understanding - Right speech - Right livelihood; The steps of the Eightfold Path are right views - right thoughts - right speech - right action - right livelihood - right effort - right mindfulness - and right concentration.
The recognition of Jesus as the messiah of Israel and the savior of all peoples
Respect that one person shows another; 'Li' is defined as correct behavior - or etiquette - between individuals.
Only those times when he invokes the authority of 'ex cathedra'; 'Ex cathedra' is the authority of the pope based on his position as teacher and pastor of Christians. When the pope speaks 'ex cathedra' on a doctrine of faith and morals - he is kept f

36. What is an accurate description of Martin Luther's teachings?
Law of Manu (describes the caste system and the duties of each caste).
Luther denied the infallibility of the pope.
In a final Judgment Day; Both Muslims and Christians believe that there will be a Judgment Day when the dead will be raised up.
Episcopalians believe in scripture as interpreted by tradition - whereas Lutherans believe that scripture alone is the sole authority on which their faith is based.

37. NOT a basic principle of Buddhism
The teachings of Buddha - or religious truth.
Prayer five times a day
Saudi Arabia; The Wahhabi movement is a conservative movement within Islam and controls Saudi Arabia through its connection to the ruling family.
Helps others to find nirvana

38. Ancestor veneration is NOT part of the following religion.
Hinduism
Pork
Pacifism
Reassert Church doctrine as a result of the Protestant Reformation

39. What is found in an ark in a synagogue?
Torah; The Torah scroll is kept in the ark and read from during services
Jewish dietary laws
Baal Shem Tov
Forced conversion of non-Muslims; Muhammad preached tolerance for other religions - but did impose a tax on nonbelievers.

40. During their centuries of conquest - Muslim rulers...
While delaying their own entrance into nirvana
Judaism; Judaism is a religion and Zionism is a political movement begun in 1896 to establish a Jewish state in what the Jews consider the 'promised land.'
Allowed subject peoples to practice their own religions
Pacifism

41. Praying the glorious mysteries of the rosary is an act of devotion of...
Roman Catholics
Commemorate the Angel Gabriel's appearance to Muhammad; have one's sins forgiven; become more aware of how a person acts in life
Empty their minds of all thoughts and desires
The recognition of Jesus as the messiah of Israel and the savior of all peoples

42. To say the Shahadah is to...

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43. Voodoo is an example of...
Magic
The Exodus
Roman Catholicism
Quality of human-heartedness. 'Jen' may also be translated as social virtue or goodness.

44. Buddhism declined in India until...
Collections of sayings and actions of Muhammad
It was absorbed into Hinduism. Over time - Hinduism adopted some of the concepts of Buddhism and Buddha became one of many Hindu gods.
Its members pray together without priests and with little ritual
The holy scripture of Nichiren Buddhism

45. What is taboo for Jews?
Its members pray together without priests and with little ritual
Jesus is the son of God
Eating pork
Pork

46. Muslims believe that almsgiving is...
Baal Shem Tov
Its meaning differs among the various Christian religions; various religions have different interpretations of how original sin affects human nature.
Roman Catholicism
Returning to Allah what is his

47. Hadith
It was absorbed into Hinduism. Over time - Hinduism adopted some of the concepts of Buddhism and Buddha became one of many Hindu gods.
Eating pork
Collections of sayings and actions of Muhammad
The teachings of Buddha - or religious truth.

48. The Eightfold Path includes what?
Neolithic Revolution; The Neolithic Revolution marks the change from hunting and gathering to settled farming as a way of life. Groups developed religions to appeal to the deities in nature for help.
Rely on both the Bible and Church traditions as sources of truth
Judaism
Right understanding - Right speech - Right livelihood; The steps of the Eightfold Path are right views - right thoughts - right speech - right action - right livelihood - right effort - right mindfulness - and right concentration.

49. Traditional African religions DO NOT include...
The struggle within a Muslim to live a good life
Lack of hierarchical structure; Unlike the Roman Catholic Church that has the pope at its head - Eastern Orthodox churches are ruled by a network of patriarchs.
A vision quest
Things like ambition - wealth - and power keep people from their real purpose in life

50. How is the belief in God - by whatever name - similar in Christianity - Islam - and Judaism?
Jesus is the son of God
Pentecostals believe that they receive special powers from God.; One special power is the ability to 'speak in tongues.'; Pentecostals believe that they receive special powers from God and one of those powers is the ability to speak in tongues.
God is the creator of the world; All three religions believe that God is the creator of the world - and is all knowing - all powerful - and all present.
Purify the body and mind.