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DSST World Religions2

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






2. In Judiasm who speaks for God?






3. The believe in the divinity of everything






4. __________are the rituals that are said to wield control over the gods and nature.






5. Pure land is a denomination in what religion?






6. In Judaism what is the Covenant?






7. Which is the largest Islamic sect?






8. Who is the Islamic Prohphet






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






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






11. Brahman-Atman is a term that indicates the essential identity with the individual and the ________






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. Who was the most influential teacher of Neo-Confucianism?






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






15. In Greek Mythology what is a Siren?






16. What is the Jewish Bible called?






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. ___________is the Creator God - member of the Trimurti






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






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






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






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






28. What is Canon?






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






30. According to the Taoists who is the ruler of heaven?






31. Buddhism is an offshoot of what religion?






32. The Talmud outlines the las what _____ live by.






33. Who believes in the Holy Trinity?






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






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






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






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






38. What is shomerim?






39. Who prophesized that social sins would be punished?






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






41. What is diaspora?






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






43. Which Hindu God is known as the Destroyer?






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






45. What is another word for polytheism - i.e. believing in many gods






46. Indian Caste System (Hindu)






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






48. What is the name of the three baskets of Buddhism?






49. Who is the Hindu god of war and storms?






50. Who was considered the first Buddha?