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DSST World Religions2

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1. Pilgrimage to Mecca. One of the five pillars of the Islamic faith.






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






3. What is diaspora?






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






5. In Judiasm who speaks for God?






6. Who likened his struggle with the Lord to his unfaithful wife - but forgiveness prevailed?






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






8. Who is the Islamic Prohphet






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






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






11. Which is NOT a Four Noble Truth? Life is suffering - It is important to experience suffering - Suffering comes from attachment - It is possible to end suffering - There is a path (eight-fold) end to suffering






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






13. What is a pyramid structre erected by the Mesopotamians called?






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






15. What is a bodhisattva?






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






17. Who was the goddess of love?






18. The Supreme Being. The name of God.






19. The magical potency of mantras (in later philosphy this term was referred to as the World Soul)






20. The _____ is the writing of the prophets

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






22. The believe in the divinity of everything






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






24. What does Hinduism justify it's caste system by?






25. Who do the Hebrews believe they are descendents of ?






26. Muhammad's flight from Mecca to Medina in 622 A.D.






27. Pure land is a denomination in what religion?






28. What is Canon?






29. When the king wanted to turn Yahweh into a nature religion who stood against the king?






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






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






32. What is the holy wanderer called?






33. Which is the largest Islamic sect?






34. What is shomerim?






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






36. ____________believed the caliph should be elected upon merit.






37. What food label means that a food is fit for Passover






38. Indian Caste System (Hindu)






39. The Trimurti represents what?






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






41. How do the Taoists hope to achieve longevity?






42. What two books make up the Talmud?






43. What is the literature that describes the covenant?






44. What gods make up The Trimuriti?






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






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






47. Which Christian denomination is known for speaking in tongues?






48. Which approach to religion studies the relationship between the individual and the religious community?






49. What is an atman?






50. Who was considered the first Buddha?