PHIL MISCSophia Religion FINAL Milestone. 20 questions were answered correctly. 5 questions were answered incorrectly.

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FINAL MILESTONE You passed this Milestone 20 questions were answered correctly. 5 questions were answered incorrectly. 1 The belief that groups should be held to the same standards as individual... s with regard to economic and social inequality is known most generally as:  social action.  liberation theology.  economic liberty.  social justice. CONCEPT Liberation Theology, Economic Inequality, and Social Justice 2 Some religions have been linked to a form of social organization known as a caste system, which is:  a system in which an individual owes allegiance only to their immediate family.  a system in which one's place in society is determined by one's birth, often via the social status of the parents.  a system that guaranteed complete social mobility and freedom, often guaranteed and legitimated by scriptures.  a system that distinguishes between church and state, often seen as a precursor to their legal separation.CONCEPT Societal Structure 3 Which of the following best describes the significant relationship between food and religion?  Food is a major source of conflict in religious wars.  Food is universally seen as a path to God and the divine.  Food is a universal way to create a shared sense of community and identity.  Food is never used as a way to distinguish followers of different religions. CONCEPT Religion and Food 4 Which of the following titles is attributed to Jesus within Christianity?  Son of God  Holy Spirit  Prince of Humanity  Almighty Father CONCEPT Christianity 5 What is a "tenet" of a religion?  A meeting place of the religion The founder of the religion  A fundamental belief of the religion  A practitioner of the religion CONCEPT Other Eastern Religions 6 Which is true of the historical approach to studying religion?  Only religious people care about it.  It has always had a global outlook.  It can be taken up by believers and non-believers alike.  It is difficult to use, as little changes in religion over time. CONCEPT Historical Approaches 7 (A) The Loving is a name used for Allah in the Koran. A The Destroyer The Loving The Sun The Highest Good CONCEPT Islam- Allah 8 Which of the following correctly defines sacramentalism?  A sacred vow A teaching stating that a person has to decide upon a right course of action for his or her self  A doctrine of observing certain sacraments to achieve salvation  A sacred journey or quest CONCEPT Sacramentalism 9 What unifies religions that are categorized as Taoic?  They originated in East Asia.  They have no institutional buildings (such as churches or temples).  They all claim Abraham as an important ancestor.  They all believe that the highest being is the Bodhidharma, who wrote the Confucian Analects. CONCEPT Comparative Religion 10 Which of the following is true of John Locke’s "Essay Concerning Toleration?"  It was a foundational text for religious liberty but was never published until recently, so it had no impact.  It was a foundational text for religious liberty, but it was faulted for suggesting religion weakened society.  It was a foundational text for religious liberty, but it states that only those who are Christian can be tolerant. It was a foundational text for religious liberty but suggested only monotheists were worthy of “toleration.” CONCEPT Religious Inclusion and Exclusion 11 Why is it generally considered difficult or impossible to communicate what a mystical experience is like?  Mystical experiences are experiences of "nothing," so any word fails to describe it.  Human language does not have the ability to describe such a powerful experience.  Not everyone believes they are real.  People feel compelled not to share these experiences after having them. CONCEPT Mysticism 12 Which of the following is NOT one of the “Big Questions” religions seek to answer, as described in this pathway?  What is evil?  Why do people suffer?  How can I help alleviate the suffering of others?  What happens after death? CONCEPT Overview of "The Problem"13 Which idea is 19th century German philosopher, philologist, and psychologist Friedrich Nietzsche associated with?  Nihilism  Secular Humanism  Polytheism  Agnosticism CONCEPT Humanism, Atheism, and Nihilism 14 Which of the following is the correct definition of "theology?"  The study of religion; seeks to compare and contrast all religions  The study of God; seeks to answer questions relating to the reality of the unseen  The study of God; seeks to find evidence for why God does not exist  The study of religion; seeks to compare religious phenomenon CONCEPT Theology 15 In India, there are four pilgrimage sites that are important to the (A) Buddhist tradition. A Jewish Buddhist Shinto Muslim CONCEPTPilgrimages 16 Which of the following is an example of a non-theistic religion?  Islam  Christianity  Buddhism  Hinduism CONCEPT Non-Theism 17 Which of the following most adequately describes the general concept of the afterlife found in the world's religions?  The place or experience of life after death.  The loss of personal identity upon death.  The end or extinction of the soul, or non-material part of the human being.  Heaven and hell. CONCEPT Death and Eternity 18 Religion can motivate and unify people more effectively than other secular forces, such as nationalism. Which of the following best describes nationalism?  The idea that a particular nation merits a higher position than others, or that societal needs should come before individual needs. The idea that a nation's economy is more important than other areas of society, especially religion.  The idea that people in all nations are equal.  The idea that governments should actively suppress religion so citizens can dedicate more time to helping the nation succeed. CONCEPT Role of Religion in Modern Life 19 Which of the following sentences correctly describes Hinduism?  Hinduism is a polytheistic religion with a single sacred text.  Hinduism is a clearly defined religion with an identifiable founding.  Hinduism is a henotheistic religion that has liberation from the world as its main goal.  Hinduism originated in east Asia and aims to reconcile individuals to their lives. CONCEPT Hinduism 20 Hinduism could best be described as a henotheistic religion, which means that:  the universe is part of God, but God is more than just the universe.  God's main concern is the pursuit of pleasure, also known as hedonism. one god is venerated while others are recognized as either actual or potential deities.  no one knows exactly how many gods there are in the tradition. CONCEPT Polytheism & Henotheism 21 Select the true statement about the key scholars in the field of the phenomenology of religion.  R. Otto focused on the universality of religious experience.  M. Eliade emphasized power as an element of religion.  M Eliade wrote about the sacred and profane.  G. Van der Leeuw considered “the holy” to be the proper focus of religion studies. CONCEPT Phenomenology 22 Which of the following is not true of religious views on sex, family, and marriage?  Islam prohibits adultery and homosexuality.  Catholicism views marriage as a sacrament.  Judaism views marriage as a sacrament.  Marriage is one of the five relationships specified in Confucianism. CONCEPT Marriage, Family and Sexuality23 Foods that are considered permissible in Islam are called:  Vegetarian  Halal  Kosher  Haram CONCEPT Religion and Food 24 In Taoism, the concept of __________ means "effortless action."  Klesha  Nirvana  Moksha  Wu-wei CONCEPT Taoism - The Tao 25 When religious transmission occurs between members of the same religion, it may be referred to as:  proselytization.  debate.  taboo. preaching. CONCEPT [Show More]

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