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DSST World Religions2

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






2. __________low level Shi'ite religous leaders.






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






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






5. The Trimurti represents what?






6. Pure land is a denomination in what religion?






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






8. Who was considered the first Buddha?






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






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






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






12. Who prophesized that social sins would be punished?






13. What is the holy wanderer called?






14. What group of christians try to defend their beliefs with facts?






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






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






17. Indian Caste System (Hindu)






18. Which of the following denominations is characterized by a middle way between Catholocism and Protestantism?






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






20. The _____ is the writing of the prophets

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21. What is moksha?






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






23. What is Canon?






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






25. What is a pyramid structre erected by the Mesopotamians called?






26. In Judiasm who speaks for God?






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






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






29. Dreamtime is the Aborigine word for what?






30. What is diaspora?






31. The Samurai is a __________ warrior.






32. How do the Taoists hope to achieve longevity?






33. Who encouraged a violent revolution?






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






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






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






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






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






39. The Islamic people are called?






40. The Supreme Being. The name of God.






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






42. Who believes in the Holy Trinity?






43. What is the Jewish Bible called?






44. The believe in the divinity of everything






45. Another word for Islamic Mystics






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






47. What is Jataka?

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48. 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






49. What book outlined cases with rulings by rabbis?






50. Who was the goddess of love?