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DSST Introduction To World Religions

Subjects : dsst, culture
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1. Zeus






2. Example of the animistic theory of religion; based on worship of the spirits - known as kami - of natural objects - such as stones and trees.






3. The Wahhabi movement took control of the area that became which of the following nations?






4. What is the most accurate definition of religion?






5. Monasticism in the West during the Middle Ages is credited with...






6. Buddhism's 'middle path' is best explained as a way of life that...






7. Emphasis on the proper relations between individuals as a means to perfection is the central element of...






8. Which practice of Roman Catholicism was rejected by Protestants during the Reformation?






9. The Nicene Creed ended the Arian division within the early Christian Church by reaffirming...






10. Why was Confucius similar to Gautama Buddha?






11. The best explanation for the government persecution of Buddhists during the Tang Dynasty in China was that...


12. What belief systems are neither monotheistic nor polytheistic?






13. Judaism is unique in that it...






14. Is Monasticism found in Islam?






15. Almsgiving is one of the...






16. The Mahdi is the Islamic equivalent of...






17. Who is the most traditionally observant Jew?






18. Taoism and Buddhism are similar in that both teach that...






19. The predominant culture in India is...






20. 'Shivah' - in Judaism






21. Satan explains the presence of evil in which of the following religions?






22. Gnosticism's influence on Christianity can be seen in Christianity's...






23. The Qur'an contains...






24. What accurately describes the Qur'an?






25. Circumcision is a rite of passage found in which religions?






26. The prophet and priest Ezra's contribution to Judaism was...






27. What changes in Arab society resulted from Muhammad's teachings?






28. Buddhism declined in India until...






29. Jihad refers to...






30. Mawlid al-Nabi


31. The Vedanta system of Hinduism is based on the...






32. The only religion that requires miracles in order for a person to be named a saint is...






33. The goal of the Four Noble Truths.






34. The menorah is a symbol used for which Jewish holy day?


35. The Hasidic movement was founded by...






36. A major stumbling block to reconciliation with Protestant groups is the Roman Catholic Church's...






37. What is not a characteristic of Calvinism?






38. Talmud






39. The original teachings of Confucius do not include references to...






40. What was not a teaching of Muhammad?






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


42. Who wrote the 'City of God' and greatly influenced the early development of Christian theology?


43. Whereas Hindus refuse to eat beef - Muslims refuse to eat...






44. The basic teachings of Islam are set down in the...






45. A major cause of the schism between Eastern Orthodox and Roman Churches was the...






46. Christian fundamentalism began in the late nineteenth century...






47. What is NOT a teaching of Islam?






48. Twelvers believe...






49. The Five Pillars are the basic belief system of...






50. In Judaism - Yahweh...