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World Religion Literacy

Subjects : trivia, culture
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Belief that only the material world exists and that the supernatural is only imagined by humans.






2. Theory that scientific discoveries prove the existence of an all encompassing Designer & since they reveal complexities beyond chance or evolutionary process.






3. Present in the visible world.






4. Intuitive knowledge of spiritual realities.






5. A particular response to dimensions of life considered sacred & shaped by institutionalized traditions.






6. Believing in one's received traditions as completely and exclusively true.






7. Belief that there is only one deity.






8. Theory that scientific discoveries prove the existence of an all encompassing Designer & since they reveal complexities beyond chance or evolutionary process.






9. Spiritual reality that exists apart from the material universe.






10. Visible representation of an invisible reality or concept.






11. Personal awareness of the existence of Unseen Reality.






12. Belief that if there is anything beyond this life & it is impossible for humans to know it.






13. Believing in one's received traditions as completely and exclusively true.






14. Belief that there are many deities.






15. The intuitive perception of spiritual truths beyond the limits of reason.






16. Full awareness of invisible Reality.






17. A symbolic story expressing ideas about reality or spiritual history.






18. Wisdom that is thought to come from direct experience of Ultimate Reality.






19. A discipline that attempts to compare and understand patterns found in different religious traditions.






20. Narrative using symbols to convey abstract ideas.






21. Any personal response to dimensions of life that are considered sacred.






22. A particular response to dimensions of life considered sacred & shaped by institutionalized traditions.






23. Taking a flexible & non-dogmatic approach.






24. Belief in a deity or deities.






25. Taking a flexible & non-dogmatic approach.






26. Visible representation of an invisible reality or concept.






27. The realm of the extraordinary & beyond everyday perceptions & the supernatural & holy.






28. Belief that there are many deities.






29. Personal awareness of the existence of Unseen Reality.






30. Belief that there is only one deity.






31. Philosophy based on theories of subtle realities that transcend the physical world.






32. Magnetic attraction & a quality often ascribed to spiritual leaders.






33. Philosophy based on theories of subtle realities that transcend the physical world.






34. A discipline that attempts to compare and understand patterns found in different religious traditions.






35. Wisdom that is thought to come from direct experience of Ultimate Reality.






36. Study of religious practices to comprehend their meaning for their practitioners.






37. Narrative using symbols to convey abstract ideas.






38. Belief that life evolved by biological processes such as natural selection.






39. Editing and organization of a religion's scriptures.






40. Present in the visible world.






41. Any personal response to dimensions of life that are considered sacred.






42. Worldly & secular & as opposed to sacred.






43. Spiritual reality that exists apart from the material universe.






44. Belief that all life was created by God.






45. Magnetic attraction & a quality often ascribed to spiritual leaders.






46. Belief that there is no deity.






47. Physical embodiment of the divine.






48. A symbolic story expressing ideas about reality or spiritual history.






49. Belief that one's own tradition is the only true religion and that others are invalid.






50. Full awareness of invisible Reality.