Sophia Religion Milestone 4

You passed this Milestone 20 questions were answered correctly. 4 questions were answered incorrectly. 1 question was skipped. These were marked incorrect. 1 Which of the following statements is true of the sociological approach to studying religion?  The sociology of religion uses both quantitative and qualitative methods.  The sociology of religion asks questions about the existence of God.  The sociology of religion aims to assess the truth or falsity of religion.  The sociology of religion uses a phenomenological approach. CONCEPT Sociology of Religion 2 Which of the following is true about Advaita Vendata?  It is a branch of Hinduism that practices bhakti to achieve union with the god Vishnu.  It is the Buddhist practice of removing negative forces from the universe.  It is a school of Hinduism that practices non-dual consciousness.  It is the Buddhist belief that one will be reborn as either a God or demigod. CONCEPT Mysticism 3 Which of the following is true of religious perspectives on charging interest?  Christianity prohibited charging interest in the Middle Ages, but now has no problem with it.  Hindus believe that charging interest creates good karma.  Buddhists believe that charging interest goes against the teachings of the Buddha.  Islam has nothing to say regarding charging interest. CONCEPT Religion and Economics 4 Which of the following best characterizes ritual in terms of who may carry out the action?  Both individuals and communities  Individual persons in private  The religious leaders in a community  The whole community CONCEPT Action 5 You skipped this question and it was marked incorrect. Which of the following describes a major difference between Taoic and Abrahamic religions?  Taoic religions share an emphasis on the balance of the universe, while Abrahamic religions share a central figure in genealogy.  Taoic religions share a belief in one God, while Abrahamic religions share a belief in many gods. 