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DSST Introduction To World Religions

Subjects : dsst, culture
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. In Judaism - Yahweh...






2. What statement accurately describes Jewish worship?






3. Shari'a deals with...






4. Ka'bah






5. A bodhisattva...






6. Huguenots






7. Islam - Judaism - and Christianity all share what?






8. Hadith






9. Jerusalem is a holy city to...






10. 'Chosen People' of God.






11. What was not a teaching of Muhammad?






12. What man taught that humans are innately evil and must be closely controlled?






13. The Jews who were expelled from Spain and Portugal in the 15th century were known as...






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






15. What religion believes in Purgatory?






16. The foundation of Judaism is the...






17. Hinduism can be characterized as a religion that...






18. Which Christian denomination believes in purgatory?






19. A major difference between Native American religions and Christianity is...


20. What is not elements of indigenous religious practices...






21. What statement accurately describes the Hasidic movement?






22. What is the most accurate explanation of myths as an important aspect of religion?






23. Janmashtami






24. What statement is true about the Indian caste system?






25. In an effort to become less isolated from their non-Jewish communities - Reform Jews in the 19th century...






26. Bodhisattvas help others to find enlightenment...






27. The major issue between popes and rulers during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance was...






28. Muslims and Christians both believe...






29. What contribution did Maimonides (Moses ben Maimon) make to Jewish thought?


30. The Eightfold Path includes what?






31. In the Confucian set of relationships - special importance was placed on the role of the...






32. What is found in an ark in a synagogue?






33. The goal of liberation theology is to...






34. What events in human history resulted in the development of religions based on natural elements - such as soil fertility - the seasons - and rainfall?






35. Living a life according to 'dharma' (the concept of moral duty - or right living) will result in...






36. The dogma of papal infallibility refers to...


37. A major difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is Buddhism's rejection of...






38. Almsgiving is one of the...






39. In Taoism - the source of all things is...






40. Twelvers believe...






41. The 'Good News' of which Jesus spoke was...


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






43. The beginning of the caste system in Indian society can be found in the...






44. What is NOT true about voodoo?






45. According to the Jewish Bible - Judaism began with Yahweh's promise to...






46. NOT a basic principle of Buddhism






47. Changes Reform Jews and the Protestant Reformation have in common.






48. Does NOT accurately describe Taoist beliefs






49. What statement is true about the modern Hindu caste system?






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