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DSST World Religions2

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1. The Supreme Being. The name of God.






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






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






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






5. What gods make up The Trimuriti?






6. Who was the goddess of love?






7. What does Buddha Mean?






8. In Greek Mythology what is a Siren?






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






10. Popes wear a cermonial ring called the Ring of __________






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






12. What book outlined cases with rulings by rabbis?






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






14. How do the Taoists hope to achieve longevity?






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






16. The believe in the divinity of everything






17. What is shradah?






18. In Judaism what is the Covenant?






19. Who prophesized that social sins would be punished?






20. Buddhism is an offshoot of what religion?






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






22. The Trimurti represents what?






23. Indian Caste System (Hindu)






24. What two books make up the Talmud?






25. Who was the leader of the underworld?






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






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






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






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






30. Dreamtime is the Aborigine word for what?






31. Who was considered the first Buddha?






32. Which of the following Five Classics is the Classic of Odes? Shu Ching - Shih Ching - I Ching - Ch'un Chi'iu or Li Ching






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






34. What is Takkanah?






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






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






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






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






39. In Judiasm who speaks for God?






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






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






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






43. What is the center believe of the Christian denomination?






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






45. What is the holy wanderer called?






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






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






48. The Samurai is a __________ warrior.






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






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