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DSST World Religions2

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1. ____ is the most important according to the Artha Shastra - Hinduism






2. What is Jataka?

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3. The three paths to salvation (yogas) are...






4. Which of the following is NOT one of the four divine beings of the Greek universe? Love - Chaos - Knowledge - Earth or the Abyss






5. What is the Jewish Bible called?






6. Which Christian denomination is known for its separation from society and rejection of modern technology?






7. The Supreme Being. The name of God.






8. Which of the following is an example of trayf?






9. What is moksha?






10. What group of christians try to defend their beliefs with facts?






11. The Talmud is made up of the...






12. What is the Hindu New Year celebrated with lights?






13. Political Aspirations are ______ in the Hindu belief system.






14. Which of the following denominations is characterized by a middle way between Catholocism and Protestantism?






15. The believe in the divinity of everything






16. What are the ideal stages in the Buddhist life and which is not?






17. What book outlined cases with rulings by rabbis?






18. The highest level religious leaders for the Shi'ites are called __________






19. Popes wear a cermonial ring called the Ring of __________






20. What is the holy wanderer called?






21. ____________believed the caliph should be elected upon merit.






22. The sacred sayings of Muhammad - handed down by oral tradition and finally written down.






23. Who of the following did NOT pen one of the New Testaments Gospels? John - Luke - Mark - Matthew - Paul






24. Which of the following is NOT a Catholic practice? Confession - Stations of the cross - Last Rites - Speaking in Tongues - Vernation of Saints






25. What is Takkanah?






26. Indian Caste System (Hindu)






27. Which is the largest Islamic sect?






28. Who is the Islamic Prohphet






29. What are 4 of the Goals of Life in Hinduism Belief?






30. Who was considered an intermediary between the natural and spiritual worlds?






31. How do the Taoists hope to achieve longevity?






32. Which religion stresses the creation of gentlemen and propriety?






33. Which of the following is NOT a pillar of Islam? Daily Prayer - Confession of Sins - Pilgrimmage to Mecca - Charitable Duties - Declaration of Faith






34. How many folds are in the Buddhist path to enlightenment?






35. Who encouraged a violent revolution?






36. The Samurai is a __________ warrior.






37. The Islamic people are called?






38. Who believes in the Holy Trinity?






39. Both protestants and catholics believe in the...






40. What is the name of the Jewish Holiday which means "Day of Atonement?"






41. What is Canon?






42. Where do most people go after they die according to Greek Mythology?






43. ___________is the Creator God - member of the Trimurti






44. What is known is righteousness in Confucianism?






45. The Trimurti represents what?






46. ________are Shi'ite primary schools run by the clergy.






47. In Judaism what is the Covenant?






48. Which of the following is NOT one of the Native American's religious rituals? Sweat Lodge Ceremony - Vision Quest - Smudging - Seance - Making of Relations






49. What is shradah?






50. Which religion believes the cow is a holy creature?