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DSST World Religions2

Subjects : dsst, culture
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Who prophesized that social sins would be punished?






2. How do the Taoists hope to achieve longevity?






3. The Trimurti represents what?






4. What is shomerim?






5. Buddhism is an offshoot of what religion?






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






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






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






9. The _____ is the writing of the prophets

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10. Bhakti Marga is?






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






12. The Islamic people are called?






13. 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






14. What is shradah?






15. What is Canon?






16. What is moksha?






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






18. Which of the following is NOT one of the Native American's religious rituals? Sweat Lodge Ceremony - Vision Quest - Smudging - Seance - Making of Relations






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






20. __________low level Shi'ite religous leaders.






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






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






23. What is an atman?






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






25. Who was the leader of the underworld?






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






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






28. 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






29. Who was the last prophet for seventy years?






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






31. The Supreme Being. The name of God.






32. Which is the largest Islamic sect?






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






34. Dreamtime is the Aborigine word for what?






35. Indian Caste System (Hindu)






36. The Samurai is a __________ warrior.






37. What is the Jewish Bible called?






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






39. Who was the goddess of love?






40. Who was considered the first Buddha?






41. ____________believed the caliph should be elected upon merit.






42. True or False- Zealots were passive






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






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






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






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






47. In Greek Mythology what is a Siren?






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






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






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