GCU CWV 301 FINAL EXAM REVIEW 157
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
List three analogies for worldview - CORRECT ANSWER Lenses, Box top of a jigsaw
puzzle, foundation of a building.
Various definitions of worldview - CORRECT ANSWER "The comprehensive
perspective from which we interpret all of reality"
"A set of assumptions or beliefs about reality that affect how we think and how
we live"
Atheism - CORRECT ANSWER belief based only on a natural or physical realm with
no spiritual or supernatural
Theism - CORRECT ANSWER Belief in a personal and relational God who created
and sustains all that exists
Deism - CORRECT ANSWER Belief in a god who created all things but not relational
or involved in the world
Pantheism - CORRECT ANSWER Belief that "all is god" and a strong sense of
spiritualism but not in a personal god
According to Chapter 1 in the textbook, which worldview families use both faith
and reason? - CORRECT ANSWER All worldviews are supported by faith and reason
,What kind of person does James 1:26 speak about? - CORRECT ANSWER a
hypocrite, a fallacious person, they say they're a Christian but they're not
James 1:26 "Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight
rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless."
Summarize Proverbs 8:10-11 - CORRECT ANSWER Having wisdom is more valuable
than having riches
Proverbs 8:10-11 "Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than
choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can
compare with her."
What is the difference between private and shared worldviews? - CORRECT
ANSWER Private worldview: describes an individual personal view of the world
that is shaped by the individuals life story or experience
Shared worldview: a set of foundational assumptions that groups of people have
in common
Match the following worldview elements (ultimate reality, nature of the universe,
human nature, knowledge, ethics, and purpose) with the correct question below:
a. is there absolute truth?
b. Is there a God?
, c. How do we know right from wrong?
d. Is there a spiritual part of the
universe?
e. Does life have meaning?
f. Are humans merely higher orders of mammals? - CORRECT ANSWER a.
Knowledge: is there absolute truth?
b. Ultimate reality: is there a God?
c. Ethics: how do we know right from wrong?
d. Nature of the universe: is there a spiritual part to the universe?
e. Purpose: does like have meaning?
f. Human nature: are humans merely higher orders of mammals?
When discussing worldviews, what is the difference between an open system and
a closed system - CORRECT ANSWER Open system: God has an influence on the
world
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
List three analogies for worldview - CORRECT ANSWER Lenses, Box top of a jigsaw
puzzle, foundation of a building.
Various definitions of worldview - CORRECT ANSWER "The comprehensive
perspective from which we interpret all of reality"
"A set of assumptions or beliefs about reality that affect how we think and how
we live"
Atheism - CORRECT ANSWER belief based only on a natural or physical realm with
no spiritual or supernatural
Theism - CORRECT ANSWER Belief in a personal and relational God who created
and sustains all that exists
Deism - CORRECT ANSWER Belief in a god who created all things but not relational
or involved in the world
Pantheism - CORRECT ANSWER Belief that "all is god" and a strong sense of
spiritualism but not in a personal god
According to Chapter 1 in the textbook, which worldview families use both faith
and reason? - CORRECT ANSWER All worldviews are supported by faith and reason
,What kind of person does James 1:26 speak about? - CORRECT ANSWER a
hypocrite, a fallacious person, they say they're a Christian but they're not
James 1:26 "Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight
rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless."
Summarize Proverbs 8:10-11 - CORRECT ANSWER Having wisdom is more valuable
than having riches
Proverbs 8:10-11 "Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than
choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can
compare with her."
What is the difference between private and shared worldviews? - CORRECT
ANSWER Private worldview: describes an individual personal view of the world
that is shaped by the individuals life story or experience
Shared worldview: a set of foundational assumptions that groups of people have
in common
Match the following worldview elements (ultimate reality, nature of the universe,
human nature, knowledge, ethics, and purpose) with the correct question below:
a. is there absolute truth?
b. Is there a God?
, c. How do we know right from wrong?
d. Is there a spiritual part of the
universe?
e. Does life have meaning?
f. Are humans merely higher orders of mammals? - CORRECT ANSWER a.
Knowledge: is there absolute truth?
b. Ultimate reality: is there a God?
c. Ethics: how do we know right from wrong?
d. Nature of the universe: is there a spiritual part to the universe?
e. Purpose: does like have meaning?
f. Human nature: are humans merely higher orders of mammals?
When discussing worldviews, what is the difference between an open system and
a closed system - CORRECT ANSWER Open system: God has an influence on the
world
