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DSST World Religions2

Subjects : dsst, culture
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1. The magical potency of mantras (in later philosphy this term was referred to as the World Soul)






2. What is Takkanah?






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






4. In Judaism what is the Covenant?






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






6. What is the literature that describes the covenant?






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






8. The Islamic people are called?






9. What types of Christian Inquisition are there? Which did not exist






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






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. Indian Caste System (Hindu)






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






14. What two books make up the Talmud?






15. The believe in the divinity of everything






16. Another word for Islamic Mystics






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






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






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






20. What is moksha?






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






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






23. Not considered one of the seven deadly sins (irony!)






24. The Samurai is a __________ warrior.






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






26. What is the holy wanderer called?






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






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






29. Which of the following is not written about Confucianism? Tao-te-Ching - Analects - Lun yu - Great Learning - Da Xue - Doctrine of Mean )Zhong Young) - Book of Mencius






30. The Supreme Being. The name of God.






31. Who prophesized that social sins would be punished?






32. Who was the goddess of love?






33. What is an atman?






34. ____________believed the caliph should be elected upon merit.






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






36. Which of the following was not one of the passing sights for the Prince in Buddhism and which is?






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






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






39. Which is the largest Islamic sect?






40. Who was considered the first Buddha?






41. What is shradah?






42. Which is not one of the Buddhism six realms of existence? Animals - Anti Gods - Humans - Hungry Ghosts - Sealife






43. Which of the following is not one of the Eightfold Path? Right Livelihood - Right Mindfulness - Right Penance - Right Effort - Right Speech






44. What is Canon?






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






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






47. What gods make up The Trimuriti?






48. In Judiasm who speaks for God?






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






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