RS EXAM 1 Questions & Answers Correct 100%

Concept of religion - Answer Theology - Answer The study of God Liberation theology - Answer a movement within the Catholic church to understand Christianity from the perspective of the poor and oppressed, with a focus on fighting injustice Social movements - Answer a. grievances to motivate to organize themselves to mobilize. b. enough organizational strength to give a reasonable chance of success/ effectiveness c. insurgents to imagine change and provide moral to pursue it. Feminism - Answer A female movement for gender equality. Race (including West's "Genealogy of Modern Racism") - Answer Neoliberalism - Answer A strategy for economic development that calls for free markets, balanced budgets, privatization, free trade, and minimal government intervention in the economy. "globalization of economy" to explain global poverty- De La Torre Buddhism - Answer the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth Dharma (Buddhism) - Answer Buddha's teachings Siddhartha Guatama - Answer A prince who founded Buddhism, and gave up his power to become enlightened. Died of illness around 80 years old. Four Noble Truths - Answer 1) All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow. 2) The cause of suffering is nonvirtue, or negative deeds and mindsets such as hated and desire. 3) The only cure for suffering is to overcome nonvirture. 4) The way to overcome nonvirtue is to follow the Eightfold Path Eightfold Path - Answer the path to nirvana, comprising eight aspects in which an aspirant must become practiced: right views, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration.