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DSST World Religions2

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






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






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






4. 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






5. The three paths to salvation (yogas) are...






6. What two books make up the Talmud?






7. 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






8. Pilgrimage to Mecca. One of the five pillars of the Islamic faith.






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






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






11. In Judiasm who speaks for God?






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






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






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






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






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






17. Brahman-Atman is a term that indicates the essential identity with the individual and the ________






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






19. The sacred sayings of Muhammad - handed down by oral tradition and finally written down.






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






21. What gods make up The Trimuriti?






22. How do the Taoists hope to achieve longevity?






23. What does Buddha Mean?






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






25. What is known is righteousness in Confucianism?






26. What is Takkanah?






27. ____________believed the caliph should be elected upon merit.






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






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






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






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






32. What is Jataka?


33. What is the literature that describes the covenant?






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






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






36. What is Canon?






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






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






39. Indian Caste System (Hindu)






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






41. What is shradah?






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






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






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






45. Political Aspirations are ______ in the Hindu belief system.






46. True or False- Zealots were passive






47. Who prophesized that social sins would be punished?






48. Pure land is a denomination in what religion?






49. Who was considered the first Buddha?






50. Dreamtime is the Aborigine word for what?