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Which of the following is the best example of a non-theistic religion?  Hinduism  Islam  Buddhism  Judaism CONCEPT Non-Theism 2 Which of the following defines the term "ritual?"  A sacred story  A ...

Which of the following is the best example of a non-theistic religion?  Hinduism  Islam  Buddhism  Judaism CONCEPT Non-Theism 2 Which of the following defines the term "ritual?"  A sacred story  A sacred action  A special prayer  A belief in a higher power CONCEPT Action 3 Most generally, narratives are a means of __________.  achieving a state of physical ritual purity  convincing others to adopt one's worldview  creating a secular alternative to religious worldviews  sharing stories and information with believers and non-believers CONCEPT The Nature of Religious Narratives 4 Which of the following correctly defines evil as it is seen in the Taoist tradition?  Living life without a plan or goal  Ignoring the teaching of Lao-Tzu  When one puts forth too little effort  Society’s interruption of the “uncarved block” or state of nature CONCEPT Evil 5 Ultimate questions can be defined as questions aimed at what kind of understanding?  Concrete  Abstract  Particular  Universal CONCEPT Early Creation Stories 6 Which Christian tradition has the most developed form of monastic silence?  Calvinism  Protestantism  Roman Catholicism  Lutheranism CONCEPT Silence 7 Which of the following is NOT one of the “Big Questions” religions seek to answer, as described in this pathway?  What is evil?  How can I help alleviate the suffering of others?  Why do people suffer?  What happens after death? CONCEPT Overview of "The Problem" 8 Which is another name for God according to Judaism?  Yahweh  Yohim  Mechitza  Brahma CONCEPT Judaism- Yahweh 9 Which of the figures below is regarded as the first to teach about the Tao?  Confucius  Lao-Tzu  Siddhartha Gautama  Mao Zedong CONCEPT Taoism - The Tao 10 In many primal traditions, deceased individuals are remembered by the living members of their family tree, who refer to the dead as (A) ancestors . A demi-gods eternal parents ancestors gods CONCEPT Death 11 The practice of teaching religious doctrines verbally, without writing them down, is known as (A) oral tradition . A oral tradition instrumental tradition expressive tradition manual transmission CONCEPT Transmission of the Teaching 12 Which of the following is the correct definition of pantheism?  The idea that each religion should define God for itself  The belief that nature is identical with divinity  The belief that there are many gods and goddesses  A variety of nature-based deities CONCEPT The Transcendent in Primal Religions 13 Which of the following statements is true?  Martin Luther did away with all sacraments.  Only Catholics honor sacraments.  Protestants honor seven sacraments.  Catholics and some Protestants view Holy Communion as a sacrament. CONCEPT Sacramentalism 14 Which of the following is not a common practice used to achieve a mystical state?  Contemplative prayer  Meditation  Almsgiving  Chanting CONCEPT Mysticism 15 Which of the following most closely defines the Tao?  The Tao is a manifestation of God, which takes many different forms.  While the Tao is understood as indefinable, a good approximation of its meaning is a heavenly place.  Although the Tao is considered to be eternally nameless, it is best described as the way or the path.  The Tao is defined best as a great spirit that unites all humans. CONCEPT Taoism - The Tao 16 Which of the following is the name of a book within the Hindu scriptures that has led some to argue that Hinduism could be described as a monotheistic religion?  The Song of Songs  The Bhagavad Gita  The Koran  The Brahma Sutrasinto CONCEPT Hinduism - Brahman/Atman 17 Which of the following is a reason presented in this course for a person choosing to adopt atheism as his or her “religious” worldview?  It requires no performance of rituals.  It states that a person should live life to the fullest each day and strive to be a good person.  It does not paint a vivid picture of what the afterlife will be like.  It is a reaction to the problem of evil. CONCEPT Atheism 18 Isaac Newton is associated with a form of deism that views God as having made the laws of the universe and then let it run its course, or as a:  "Divine Watchmaker."  "Higgs Boson."  "Universal Architect."  "Big Bang." CONCEPT Theism vs. Deism 19 Which of the following statements is true about the nature of divine revelation?  It is a narrative in brief that is generally didactic in construction and intent.  It is most often used to maintain the status quo in society.  It draws on comparisons between two apparently dissimilar situations at many points.  It claims to be an account of direct communication from god to humankind, generally via an intermediary. CONCEPT Revelations 20 According to Christian theology, which member of the Trinity was the first to exist?  The Holy Spirit  It is impossible for humans to know  The Father  None, all members of the Trinity are eternal CONCEPT Christianity- Trinity 21 In most forms of Islam, what is Allah's relationship to the physical universe?  Allah will eventually end the physical universe, which has eternally existed.  Allah sustains the physical universe, which has always existed.  The physical universe is part of Allah's "body" (or substance).  Allah created the physical universe. CONCEPT Islam- Allah 22 The Jewish conception of God is monotheistic, despite the fact that:  God manifests in many different beings.  the cosmos is part of God.  many lesser gods exist.  God is called by different names. CONCEPT Monotheism 23 Which of the following is a way to eliminate suffering, according to Buddhist teachings?  To obey God  To not take anything that is not freely given  To abstain from eating meat  To follow the Noble Eightfold Path CONCEPT Suffering 24 What is the best definition of animism?  The belief that a soul animates humans, but simple biology animates other living beings.  The belief that all living things (and sometimes non-living things) have a spiritual essence.  The belief that God independently animates all things in the universe, as opposed to free will.  The belief that one's society must identify with a natural object, often called a totem. CONCEPT Animism and Related Beliefs 25 Which of the following best describes how the "Summum bonum" is described in Christianity?  As a life led in communion with God.  Living with the hope of going to heaven.  As a life devoted entirely to the memorization of scripture.  Living a life which rejects all forms of sin. CONCEPT Summum Bonum