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DSST World Religions2

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1. What is shradah?






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






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






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






5. What is moksha?






6. Bhakti Marga is?






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






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






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






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






11. Pure land is a denomination in what religion?






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






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






14. The believe in the divinity of everything






15. How do the Taoists hope to achieve longevity?






16. What is shomerim?






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






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






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






20. Which is the largest Islamic sect?






21. What is the highest class in the varna - the ___________is a member of the priestly class of society






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






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






24. In Greek Mythology what is a Siren?






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






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






27. ____________believed the caliph should be elected upon merit.






28. Who was considered the first Buddha?






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






30. Who believes in the Holy Trinity?






31. Who of the following was NOT one of the Twelve Apostles? John - Andrew - Bartholomew - Gabriel - Simon






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






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






34. The Supreme Being. The name of God.






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






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






37. What is the Jewish Bible called?






38. What book outlined cases with rulings by rabbis?






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






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






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






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






43. In Judaism what is the Covenant?






44. 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






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






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






47. Who encouraged a violent revolution?






48. What is an atman?






49. Who prophesized that social sins would be punished?






50. The Islamic people are called?