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DSST World Religions2

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1. Popes wear a cermonial ring called the Ring of __________
Micah
Pantheism
Kharijites
The Fisherman

2. What is diaspora?
Italian Inquisition did not exist - there was the Roman - Medieval - Portugese - and Spanish
Artha
Micah
Jews outside of Israel

3. ____ is the most important according to the Artha Shastra - Hinduism
Sufis
Tao-te-Ching is abook written on Taoism not Confucianism
Artha
Shih Ching

4. Who of the following was NOT one of the Twelve Apostles? John - Andrew - Bartholomew - Gabriel - Simon
Creation
A P
Gabriel
The release from the samsara

5. What are the ideal stages in the Buddhist life and which is not?
Student of religion - Marriage and family life - Focus on religion and other spiritual things - and being a Holy Wanderer- the Bloddline of a Buddha is not a stage
It is a law that is not from the Torah
Apologetics
False Zealots were a historic Judaism group that were passionate about getting Palestine out from under Roman rule and believe that rebellion was the answer

6. In Greek Mythology what is a Siren?
Shih Ching
Paul
Half bird - half woman that sing irresistible songs
Speaking in Tongues

7. Who do the Hebrews believe they are descendents of ?
Jews outside of Israel
Guards for a dead body
Amos
Abraham

8. Which Christian denomination is known for its separation from society and rejection of modern technology?
The Amish
Brahmin
Karma
The canon is an official list of holy scriptures

9. ________are Shi'ite primary schools run by the clergy.
It is someone who has attained enlightenment - but chooses to stay for a while to help others
Maktabs
Brahma
Hinduism

10. Which is the largest Islamic sect?
Ham (non kosher)
The covenant refers to an agreement between God and Jews (anciently Hebrews) only
Sunni
It is the story of buddha's previous life

11. How many folds are in the Buddhist path to enlightenment?
A P
8 folds
Shih Ching
Muhammad

12. What is a pyramid structre erected by the Mesopotamians called?
Half bird - half woman that sing irresistible songs
A Ziggurat
Apologetics
A prophet

13. Who was considered an intermediary between the natural and spiritual worlds?
Brahmin
A P
A Shaman
Holy trinity

14. Which Christian denomination is known for speaking in tongues?
A Ziggurat
The Mishnah
The Mishna and the Gemara
Pentecostals

15. Who was the last prophet for seventy years?
Micah
The Mishnah
Creation - Preservation and Destruction
Mullahs

16. The _____ is the writing of the prophets

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17. Where do most people go after they die according to Greek Mythology?
Holy trinity
Indra
Hades
Mercilessness

18. 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
The importance of feeling suffering is not one of them
Paul
Episcapalian
Knowledge

19. What is the literature that describes the covenant?
Knowledge
The Torah
Speaking in Tongues
Hellenists

20. The magical potency of mantras (in later philosphy this term was referred to as the World Soul)
Brahman
Elisha
Student of religion - Marriage and family life - Focus on religion and other spiritual things - and being a Holy Wanderer- the Bloddline of a Buddha is not a stage
Kharijites

21. ____________believed the caliph should be elected upon merit.
Amos
Gautama
Maktabs
Kharijites

22. Which of the following is not one of the Eightfold Path? Right Livelihood - Right Mindfulness - Right Penance - Right Effort - Right Speech
Pentecostals
It is someone who has attained enlightenment - but chooses to stay for a while to help others
Right Penance
Infant is NOT - Diseased man - Ascetic - Dead Man and Old man are passing sights

23. Which religion stresses the creation of gentlemen and propriety?
Nebi'im
Confucianism
Jews outside of Israel
A way of devotion

24. The Samurai is a __________ warrior.
Paul
Brahmin - (Priests) - Kshatryia (Warriors) - Viasya (Merchants - Landowners) Shudra (commoners - peasants - servants) Lowest was Outcastes / Untouchables
Shinto
Aphrodite

25. What food label means that a food is fit for Passover
Feng Shui - Diet - Sexual Restraints - Breath Control and Searching for the Isle of the Blessed
Mishna and the Gemara
Shiva - Brahma and Vishnu
A P

26. What is Jataka?

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27. Which of the following is an example of trayf?
Ham (non kosher)
Muslims
Paul
Dharma - artha - and kama.

28. The sacred sayings of Muhammad - handed down by oral tradition and finally written down.
Hadith
Maktabs
The canon is an official list of holy scriptures
It is someone who has attained enlightenment - but chooses to stay for a while to help others

29. What two books make up the Talmud?
Amos
Tao-te-Ching is abook written on Taoism not Confucianism
The Mishna and the Gemara
Pantheism

30. How do the Taoists hope to achieve longevity?
Hadith
Feng Shui - Diet - Sexual Restraints - Breath Control and Searching for the Isle of the Blessed
Abraham
It is the story of buddha's previous life

31. Who likened his struggle with the Lord to his unfaithful wife - but forgiveness prevailed?
A prophet
Hosea
Infant is NOT - Diseased man - Ascetic - Dead Man and Old man are passing sights
Brahma

32. Who was the leader of the underworld?
Artha
Shinto
Pleasure(Kama) - Status and riches (Artha) Moral law (Dharma) and Pursuit of Nirvana (Moksha)
Pluto was the leader of Hades

33. Who prophesized that social sins would be punished?
Hinduism
Amos
Pure land is a denomination of Buddhism
Baptists

34. The Supreme Being. The name of God.
Allah
Student of religion - Marriage and family life - Focus on religion and other spiritual things - and being a Holy Wanderer- the Bloddline of a Buddha is not a stage
Right Penance
Maktabs

35. Indian Caste System (Hindu)
Brahmin
Did not persecute non-believers
Brahmin - (Priests) - Kshatryia (Warriors) - Viasya (Merchants - Landowners) Shudra (commoners - peasants - servants) Lowest was Outcastes / Untouchables
Right Penance

36. What is Takkanah?
It is a law that is not from the Torah
Sunni
Guards for a dead body
Diwali

37. What is moksha?
The release from the samsara
Half bird - half woman that sing irresistible songs
Brahmin
Muhammad

38. What is the Hindu New Year celebrated with lights?
Pantheism
Hijrah
the soul
Diwali

39. Who was the most influential teacher of Neo-Confucianism?
Zhu-Xi
Pleasure(Kama) - Status and riches (Artha) Moral law (Dharma) and Pursuit of Nirvana (Moksha)
Speaking in Tongues
Artha

40. Bhakti Marga is?
Allah
Pluto was the leader of Hades
A way of devotion
Sannygasu

41. Who encouraged a violent revolution?
Elisha
Pure land is a denomination of Buddhism
Did not persecute non-believers
Episcapalian

42. Which approach to religion studies the relationship between the individual and the religious community?
The Sociology of Religion
Seance
Karma
Tao-te-Ching is abook written on Taoism not Confucianism

43. ___________is the Creator God - member of the Trimurti
Brahma
It is the story of buddha's previous life
YI
The Jade Emperor

44. Which of the following was not one of the passing sights for the Prince in Buddhism and which is?
Pure land is a denomination of Buddhism
Infant is NOT - Diseased man - Ascetic - Dead Man and Old man are passing sights
Indra
8 folds

45. __________are the rituals that are said to wield control over the gods and nature.
Knowledge
Creation - Preservation and Destruction
Brahmanas
Pantheism

46. The Islamic people are called?
Not a goal
Muslims
It is a law that is not from the Torah
Pure land is a denomination of Buddhism

47. Which of the following is NOT a pillar of Islam? Daily Prayer - Confession of Sins - Pilgrimmage to Mecca - Charitable Duties - Declaration of Faith
World Soul
It is someone who has attained enlightenment - but chooses to stay for a while to help others
Confession of sins is not a pillar
Brahma

48. When the king wanted to turn Yahweh into a nature religion who stood against the king?
Elijah
Brahman
Elisha
The importance of feeling suffering is not one of them

49. The highest level religious leaders for the Shi'ites are called __________
Mujtahids
The release from the samsara
It is the story of buddha's previous life
Did not persecute non-believers

50. The three paths to salvation (yogas) are...
Gabriel
Ham (non kosher)
Tao-te-Ching is abook written on Taoism not Confucianism
Dharma - artha - and kama.