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DSST Introduction To World Religions
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1. The purpose of the sweat-lodge ceremony is to...
Purify the body and mind.
Used in Zen Buddhism to help a believer reach sudden insight.
Xun-zi
Ritual; A code of moral conduct; An afterlife
2. As Islam spread - it made many converts primarily because...
All people are created equal; The Baha'i movement preaches equality of the sexes - the importance of education - an end to prejudice - and the value of leading a good life.
Jainism
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.
Ecumenism.
3. Who united the Israelites into a single nation?
Muhammad forbade idol worship; the lack of mosques' ornamentation was a result of Muhammad's ban on idols out of fear that his followers could fall back into polytheism.
David
Xun-zi
Christians' belief in an immortal soul; Native Americans in general believe that if people forget the dead - over time their souls will cease to exist.
4. While Westerners may think of yoga as exercise - Hindus consider Yoga primarily as a way to...
Monasticism
Connect with Brahman
Meditation - Nonviolence - Self-Denial
Martin Luther
5. What statement about the Qur'an is not true?
It describes Allah as a strict - distant - and unresponsive god
Loyalty
Jewish dietary laws
Both branches of Buddhism believe that Gautama Buddha is one of many Buddhas; Theravada Buddhists see Gautama as a saint and great teacher and Mahayana Buddhists see him as a savior who helps others to enlightenment.
6. A definition of religion would include what elements?
Celebrates Muhammad's birthday
Ritual; A code of moral conduct; An afterlife
Reconcile Aristotle's work with their religions.
It removes the stain of original sin
7. What is not a true description of the Talmud?
God's mercy and love shown in the life - death - and resurrection of Jesus
The concepts of purity and pollution remain the basis for the caste system.
While delaying their own entrance into nirvana
The Talmud is the word of Yahweh
8. Why was Confucius similar to Gautama Buddha?
While delaying their own entrance into nirvana
Because he did not write down his teachings
Loyalty
Any gods
9. King Henry VIII broke with the Catholic Church because he...
In a final Judgment Day; Both Muslims and Christians believe that there will be a Judgment Day when the dead will be raised up.
Islam
A person who is not sure whether there is a supreme being or not
Had been denied an annulment of his marriage
10. Which practice of Roman Catholicism was rejected by Protestants during the Reformation?
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
Roman Catholicism
Moksha
All people are created equal; The Baha'i movement preaches equality of the sexes - the importance of education - an end to prejudice - and the value of leading a good life.
11. What statements are true about Pentecostal churches?
12. Which system of Hindu philosophy believes that only Brahman is real?
Achieved enlightenment
Vedanta; The Vedanta system holds that all the world - including humans - is an illusion
Empty their minds of all thoughts and desires
The first week of mourning after a death
13. A major cause of the schism between Eastern Orthodox and Roman Churches was the...
A messiah
Meng-zi reinforced Confucius's teaching that people were innately good - whereas Xun-zi taught that people were innately evil.
Shinto; The Japanese government set up national shrines - mandated the teaching of Shinto in schools - and used State Shinto to further its military aims. It was banned after World War II.
Primacy of the pope in determining matters of Christian doctrine. The Eastern Church believed that authority in matters of faith rested more with the Bible and church councils than with the pope.
14. The purposes of Ramadan are to...
15. Gnosticism's influence on Christianity can be seen in Christianity's...
Saudi Arabia; The Wahhabi movement is a conservative movement within Islam and controls Saudi Arabia through its connection to the ruling family.
Emphasis on the goodness of the spirit over the evilness of the flesh.
Because he did not write down his teachings
The ultimate goal of Christians
16. Zeus
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
Religious conduct; commercial transactions; political actions; private life
Hasidic Jews
The father of the gods in the Greek pantheon.
17. The beginning of the caste system in Indian society can be found in the...
Law of Manu (describes the caste system and the duties of each caste).
Reassert Church doctrine as a result of the Protestant Reformation
A group's identification with an animal - which is a totem
Shinto
18. Wahhabism
Baal Shem Tov
A conservative movement within Islam
Five Pillars.
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
19. A rite of passage in Judaism is...
Circumcision; The ceremony of circumcision - known as brit - marks the entrance of a male child into Judaism.
French Protestants who followed the teachings of John Calvin
The caste system.
Immersing adults in water
20. Buddhism's 'middle path' is best explained as a way of life that...
Is neither a life of pleasure nor one of self-denial
Vedanta; The Vedanta system holds that all the world - including humans - is an illusion
Female - nurturing - and passive
Possession of wealth and power
21. What is not elements of indigenous religious practices...
That Jesus was both human and divine; Arius taught that Jesus was not equal with God the Father and eternal. The Emperor Constantine called the Council of Nicea to deal with the issue - which was dividing the early Church.
A central principle of Hinduism is reincarnation
Communion
Written religious teachings; Indigenous religious practices are preliterate - so there were no written religious teachings - although modern anthropologists and similar researchers have written them down for various cultures.
22. Unlike most Protestant denominations - Roman Catholics...
The caste system.
The teachings of Buddha - or religious truth.
Zoroastrianism
Rely on both the Bible and Church traditions as sources of truth
23. Shinto is based on Four Affirmations - one of which is...
Law of Manu (describes the caste system and the duties of each caste).
Ramadan
Reverence toward family and tradition
Trash hauler
24. The most accurate description of yoga to Hindus is...
A path to release the mind from distractions
Who would appoint bishops
Meditation - Nonviolence - Self-Denial
Primacy of the pope in determining matters of Christian doctrine. The Eastern Church believed that authority in matters of faith rested more with the Bible and church councils than with the pope.
25. The Mahdi is the Islamic equivalent of...
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.
Reliance on magic
A messiah
Has no set list of beliefs that followers must accept
26. The relationship between ruler and ruled in Confucianism is mirrored in Judaism's and Christianity's...
The first collection of Jewish laws
Relied on by the faithful of the Pure Land sect to Buddhism to enter the Land of Bliss
Fourth Commandment; The Fourth Commandment - Honor thy Father and thy Mother - applies not only to relationships within the family unit - but to the relationship between civil authority and members of the civil society.
Hinduism
27. In the thinking of many Buddhist sects - to love any person or any thing is...
The most sacred to Muslims
A distraction from seeking salvation; For these sects - any attachment is a distraction and must be renounced
Does not include worship of spirits or divine beings
The Exodus
28. Maimonides and Thomas Aquinas both attempted to...
29. What division of Judaism follows the teachings of a rebbe?
Hasidic Jews
Jews
Luther denied the infallibility of the pope.
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
30. What is the most accurate definition of religion?
Helps others to find nirvana
It is the revealed word of God; Muslims believe that God revealed his message to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel.
The early followers of Jesus still considered themselves Jews.
Religion includes a belief in the supernatural or divine - a set of practices - and a code of ethics.
31. Janmashtami
Celebrates the birth of Krishna - the incarnation of the god Vishnu - the protector and preserver.
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
Christianity
Returning to Allah what is his
32. The branch of Judaism that relies most heavily on Jewish law - ritual - and tradition in daily life is the...
A better birth in the next cycle of rebirth - life - and death
A Taoist endeavors to live a simple life. Taoism teaches inaction as the highest principle of being.
Ramadan
Orthodox branch; Orthodox Jews conform most closely to the tenets of Judaism as revealed by God. They are not concerned with adapting Judaism to the world outside of the Jewish community.
33. What are aspects of Buddhism's Four Noble Truths?
Profess one's Islamic faith
Desire is the cause of all suffering; The Eightfold Path; All life is suffering; The only way to end suffering is to end desire
In response to the works of scientists and philosophers like Darwin and Marx
God's mercy and love shown in the life - death - and resurrection of Jesus
34. To connect with the Tao - Chuang Tzu advises people to...
Ecumenism.
Torah; The Torah scroll is kept in the ark and read from during services
Female - nurturing - and passive
Empty their minds of all thoughts and desires
35. The basis for the split in Islam into Sunni and Shi'a was...
Immersing adults in water
Political. The basis for the split was a disagreement over who would succeed Muhammad after his death.
Both the Pentateuch and all oral and written teachings of Judaism
Sephardim
36. Ark of the Covenant.
37. Mahayana Buddhists believe that Gautama Buddha was not one of the following...
The representation of an eternal Buddha; one of many Buddhas
Rely on both the Bible and Church traditions as sources of truth
Quality of human-heartedness. 'Jen' may also be translated as social virtue or goodness.
Roman Catholicism
38. The prophet and priest Ezra's contribution to Judaism was...
Religious practice of ancient Egyptians
The concept that Judaism was based on laws that could be read and known
The mass
The caste system
39. What would be considered an Abrahamaic religion?
Judaism; Christianity; Islam
Circumcision; The ceremony of circumcision - known as brit - marks the entrance of a male child into Judaism.
It acknowledges that everything belongs to Allah ultimately.
Yom Kippur; Yom Kippur is the holiest and most solemn day in the Jewish calendar.
40. Hinduism can be characterized as a religion that...
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
Has no set list of beliefs that followers must accept
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.
Native American religions.
41. What events in human history resulted in the development of religions based on natural elements - such as soil fertility - the seasons - and rainfall?
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.
Roman Catholicism
Men and women sitting together
Covenant; The Covenant between Yahweh and Abraham is the foundation on which Judaism is based.
42. The goal of the Four Noble Truths.
The most sacred to Muslims
Enter the state of nirvana - or enlightenment
Martin Luther
Founder
43. For Catholics - the central act of worship is...
Just social action; Confucius taught the importance of acting justly in all social interactions.
The mass
Rely on both the Bible and Church traditions as sources of truth
Confucianism
44. The only religion that requires miracles in order for a person to be named a saint is...
Communion
Roman Catholicism
Belief that God will save the world from its sins by sending a messiah
Exposure to Western culture and the growing secularization of Muslim nations; Exposure to Western culture and the growing secularization of Muslim nations
45. Divali
It is considered a holy river
The Hindu Festival of lights.
Respect that one person shows another; 'Li' is defined as correct behavior - or etiquette - between individuals.
Covenant; The Covenant between Yahweh and Abraham is the foundation on which Judaism is based.
46. What is not a reason fundamentalist movements in any religion usually develop?
Religion includes a belief in the supernatural or divine - a set of practices - and a code of ethics.
Forced conversion of non-Muslims; Muhammad preached tolerance for other religions - but did impose a tax on nonbelievers.
Both branches of Buddhism believe that Gautama Buddha is one of many Buddhas; Theravada Buddhists see Gautama as a saint and great teacher and Mahayana Buddhists see him as a savior who helps others to enlightenment.
The desire to convert nonbelievers and spread the religion
47. According to the Jewish Bible - Judaism began with Yahweh's promise to...
Because he did not write down his teachings
Abraham
Jainism
Episcopalianism
48. The Hasidic movement arose from the teachings of...
Baal Shem Tov
God's goodness can heal illness as well as sin
Fourth Commandment; The Fourth Commandment - Honor thy Father and thy Mother - applies not only to relationships within the family unit - but to the relationship between civil authority and members of the civil society.
The concept that Judaism was based on laws that could be read and known
49. The best description of an arahat in Theravada Buddhism is one who has...
Officials were worried that Buddhism's popularity would affect people's loyalty to the government
Pork
Achieved enlightenment
Emphasized obedience to God's law
50. Shamans serve as...
Guides to the spirit world. Shamans functioned - and still function - in religions based on nature and spirit worship.
That the last imam will return and with him - Judgment Day
Easter; Easter fulfills Jesus' promise to his followers that he will overcome death as those who believe in him will
Jesus is the son of God