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DSST Introduction To World Religions

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1. The word 'Islam' means...
What Allah said to Muhammad
Submission
It describes Allah as a strict - distant - and unresponsive god
The recognition of Jesus as the messiah of Israel and the savior of all peoples

2. What are aspects of Buddhism's Four Noble Truths?
Ecumenism.
Desire is the cause of all suffering; The Eightfold Path; All life is suffering; The only way to end suffering is to end desire
Relied on by the faithful of the Pure Land sect to Buddhism to enter the Land of Bliss
Jesus is actually present in the bread and wine in communion

3. Shari'a deals with...
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.
Anglicans; Thomas Cranmer - who was the first Protestant archbishop of Canterbury and a leader of the English Protestant Reformation - wrote the 'Book of Common Prayer -' which remains the official liturgy of the Anglican communion of churches.
Benevolence
Religious conduct; commercial transactions; political actions; private life

4. Maimonides and Thomas Aquinas both attempted to...

5. The original teachings of Confucius do not include references to...
Jews
Disappeared after the Assyrians captured Israel
A supreme being
A person who is not sure whether there is a supreme being or not

6. Buddhism declined in India until...
No
It was absorbed into Hinduism. Over time - Hinduism adopted some of the concepts of Buddhism and Buddha became one of many Hindu gods.
Fasting during the day for one month each year
The ultimate goal of Christians

7. The Qur'an contains...
Shinto
God's mercy and love shown in the life - death - and resurrection of Jesus
What Allah said to Muhammad
Roman Catholicism

8. In the Roman Catholic Church - the feast of the Epiphany broadly commemorates...
Luther denied the infallibility of the pope.
The caste system is both religious and social in nature.
The recognition of Jesus as the messiah of Israel and the savior of all peoples
Augustine; Among Augustine's contributions to Christian thought are the doctrine of original sin and the description of 'caritas -' or Christian love - the love of God and the love of one another.

9. The Church of England/Anglican Church was a compromise that resulted in...
Protestant doctorine but Catholic ritual
Roman Catholicism
Set out a number of principles that are central to Hinduism; The Upanishads are a collection of advice from Hindu sages. Among the topics covered are reincarnation - creation - and the relationship between individual souls and Ultimate Reality.
Sencond Vatican Council

10. The goal of the Four Noble Truths.
Xun-zi
Had been denied an annulment of his marriage
Tantras of Tibetan Buddhism
Enter the state of nirvana - or enlightenment

11. Mahayana Buddhists believe that Gautama Buddha was not one of the following...
Enlightenment
The representation of an eternal Buddha; one of many Buddhas
Pork
Possession of wealth and power

12. What events in human history resulted in the development of religions based on natural elements - such as soil fertility - the seasons - and rainfall?
Christianity
The holy scripture of Nichiren Buddhism
Islam; Christianity; Judaism; Zoroastrianism
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.

13. Confession of one's sins to a priest or minister is part of Roman Catholicism - Eastern Orthodox rites - and...
Reverence toward family and tradition
Salvation is achieved through faith and good works
Episcopalianism
Enter the state of nirvana - or enlightenment

14. The Mahdi is the Islamic equivalent of...
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.'
Female and male; Yin represents the female principle and earth. It is passive and dark. Yang represents the male principle and heaven. It is action - heat - and light. Together - they represent harmony.
The dominant theme of Taoism
A messiah

15. What statement most accurately describes the doctrine of original sin?
Buddhism; Confucianism; Taoism
Collections of sayings and actions of Muhammad
Its meaning differs among the various Christian religions; various religions have different interpretations of how original sin affects human nature.
The First Pillar of Islam

16. Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses to protest the...

17. Unlike most religions - Hinduism has no...
Myths explain the natural world and the reasons for the religious beliefs and customs of a group
Reconcile Aristotle's work with their religions.
To show their humility before Allah
Founder

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

19. What is NOT a teaching of Islam?
The desire to convert nonbelievers and spread the religion
Fasting during the day for one month each year
Preserving Greek and Roman civilization and learning in general; Monks in monasteries and nuns in convents kept learning alive through their copying of Greek and Roman writings and by teaching.
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.

20. Release from the cycle of birth - death - and rebirth in Hinduism.
Moksha
Does not include worship of spirits or divine beings
Men and women sitting together
Right Views

21. NOT a basic principle of Buddhism
Just social action; Confucius taught the importance of acting justly in all social interactions.
Orthodox
Prayer five times a day
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

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

23. Whereas original Confucian teachings dealt with the social order - Taoism...
Connect with Brahman
It emphasizes the joyous and ecstatic nature of Judaism
Offered a spiritual approach to life
Its meaning differs among the various Christian religions; various religions have different interpretations of how original sin affects human nature.

24. Gnosticism's influence on Christianity can be seen in Christianity's...
Emphasis on the goodness of the spirit over the evilness of the flesh.
Christianity
Respect that one person shows another; 'Li' is defined as correct behavior - or etiquette - between individuals.
The first collection of Jewish laws

25. The 'Book of Common Prayer' is the official liturgy of...

26. Changes Reform Jews and the Protestant Reformation have in common.
The replacement of a traditional language with a vernacular language.
Native American religions.
Chanukah; symbolizes the miracle of a day's cup of oil lasting for eight days.
Good government could become oppressive if it interfered too much in people's lives

27. A major cause of the schism between Eastern Orthodox and Roman Churches was the...
Recognize when a boy and a girl are considered adults in Judaism.
Myths explain the natural world and the reasons for the religious beliefs and customs of a group
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
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.

28. 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.
Confer special grace on the gravely ill person
Connect with Brahman
The recognition of Jesus as the messiah of Israel and the savior of all peoples

29. What statement is true about the modern Hindu caste system?
The concepts of purity and pollution remain the basis for the caste system.
Islam; Christianity; Judaism; Zoroastrianism
Jesus
Religion includes a belief in the supernatural or divine - a set of practices - and a code of ethics.

30. The predominant culture in India is...
Guides to the spirit world. Shamans functioned - and still function - in religions based on nature and spirit worship.
A central principle of Hinduism is reincarnation
Hindu
Islam and Hinduism; Nanak - who founded Sikhism in northern India in the late 15th and early 16th centuries - was born a Hindu and studied Islam - but could not find spiritual peace in either.

31. The Feast of Purim celebrates...
French Protestants who followed the teachings of John Calvin
Zoroastrianism.
The Exodus
The teachings of Buddha - or religious truth.

32. The four stages in Hinduism are student - seeker - ascetic - and...
Householder
The Christian belief that Jesus was the messiah
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
Islam; Christianity; Judaism; Zoroastrianism

33. 'Shivah' - in Judaism
The first week of mourning after a death
Purify the body and mind.
It was absorbed into Hinduism. Over time - Hinduism adopted some of the concepts of Buddhism and Buddha became one of many Hindu gods.
The desire to convert nonbelievers and spread the religion

34. What religion believes in Purgatory?
Roman Catholicism
Filial piety
In a final Judgment Day; Both Muslims and Christians believe that there will be a Judgment Day when the dead will be raised up.
Offered a spiritual approach to life

35. Amaterasu
Islam
The sun goddess - believed to be the direct ancestor of the Japanese emperor - and a very important deity in Shinto.
Its meaning differs among the various Christian religions; various religions have different interpretations of how original sin affects human nature.
Reconcile Aristotle's work with their religions.

36. While all religions pray - what is NOT a category of prayer?
Compassion
Roman Catholicism
Hinduism
Confer special grace on the gravely ill person

37. The god of the Hebrews was unlike the god of their neighbors because Yahweh...
Required obedience to a set of moral behaviors
Helps others to find nirvana
Law of Manu (describes the caste system and the duties of each caste).
Angels - heaven - and hell

38. Bodhisattvas help others to find enlightenment...
A supreme being
While delaying their own entrance into nirvana
Hindus believe that each deity is a representation of some aspect of Brahman
The caste system is both religious and social in nature.

39. Calling Hinduism polytheistic simplifies the religion because...
Respect that one person shows another; 'Li' is defined as correct behavior - or etiquette - between individuals.
Roman Catholics
Hindus believe that each deity is a representation of some aspect of Brahman
Preserving Greek and Roman civilization and learning in general; Monks in monasteries and nuns in convents kept learning alive through their copying of Greek and Roman writings and by teaching.

40. Which religion is the largest in the world?
Hinduism
Law of Manu (describes the caste system and the duties of each caste).
Reliance on magic
Christianity

41. In an effort to become less isolated from their non-Jewish communities - Reform Jews in the 19th century...
Xun-zi
Eased kosher restrictions;
Rite of passage
Returning to Allah what is his

42. The most accurate description of yoga to Hindus is...
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.
A path to release the mind from distractions
Things like ambition - wealth - and power keep people from their real purpose in life
Jews

43. Shamans serve as...
Quality of human-heartedness. 'Jen' may also be translated as social virtue or goodness.
Guides to the spirit world. Shamans functioned - and still function - in religions based on nature and spirit worship.
The ultimate goal of Christians
An imperceptible presence in the universe

44. Satan explains the presence of evil in which of the following religions?
It is considered a holy river
The Trinity
Judaism; Islam
Augustine; Among Augustine's contributions to Christian thought are the doctrine of original sin and the description of 'caritas -' or Christian love - the love of God and the love of one another.

45. According to Confucianism - what is the most important virtue a ruler can possess?
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.
The ultimate goal of Christians
Confucianism
Benevolence

46. A common theme of the world's religions is that...
A vision quest
There is a connection between all things that exist
Relied on by the faithful of the Pure Land sect to Buddhism to enter the Land of Bliss
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.

47. In Taoism - the source of all things is...
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
Ahura Mazda
An imperceptible presence in the universe
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.

48. What statements are true about Pentecostal churches?

49. Emphasis on the proper relations between individuals as a means to perfection is the central element of...
Religious conduct; commercial transactions; political actions; private life
Confucianism
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
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.

50. The Baptist denomination baptizes members by...
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.
Hindus; part of the epic 'Mahabharata'
Immersing adults in water
Hasidic Jews