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DSST World Religions2

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1. Who was the leader of the underworld?






2. Who prophesized that social sins would be punished?






3. Asoka took Budhhism very seriously - which one of the following did he NOT do : Persecute non-believers - Fourteen Rock Edicts - minor Pillar Edicts - Cave Inscriptions - Pillar Inscriptions






4. The believe in the divinity of everything






5. Pure land is a denomination in what religion?






6. Who was the last prophet for seventy years?






7. Indian Caste System (Hindu)






8. Who was considered an intermediary between the natural and spiritual worlds?






9. Which Hindu God is known as the Destroyer?






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






11. How do the Taoists hope to achieve longevity?






12. What is an atman?






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






14. What is diaspora?






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






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






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






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






19. What is the literature that describes the covenant?






20. What is known is righteousness in Confucianism?






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






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






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






24. What does Buddha Mean?






25. What is shradah?






26. Who was the goddess of love?






27. 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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Another word for Islamic Mystics






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






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






36. In Judaism what is the Covenant?






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






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






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






40. The Samurai is a __________ warrior.






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






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






43. In Greek Mythology what is a Siren?






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






45. What is moksha?






46. 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






47. ___________is the Creator God - member of the Trimurti






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






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






50. What book outlined cases with rulings by rabbis?







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