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Buddhism teaches that the __________ seek(s) to free humans from suffering caused by material
things and thus allow them to reach nirvana. - (ANSWER)Four Noble Truths
While religions help individuals ask and answer ultimate questions, they also: -
(ANSWER)influence more mundane actions in everyday life, even if individuals are unaware of
the effect.
How do the Jewish people view their relationship to God? - (ANSWER)They see themselves as
God's chosen people.
Which of the following is true of defining religion? - (ANSWER)It has been difficult and many
different definitions have been given.
Which religious scholar is known for talking about "power" and religion? -
(ANSWER)Gerardus van der Leeuw
What does it mean to try to be "objective" when studying religion? - (ANSWER)To remain
neutral when thinking about and interacting with different religions
Which of the following is an element that helps us recognize a religion intuitively, even if we do
not have a definition of religion? - (ANSWER)A desire to encounter the sacred
Whom of the following was a pioneer in the sociology of religion? - (ANSWER)Emile
Durkheim
,Which of the following statements is true of the relationship between religion and origins? -
(ANSWER)Origin stories often include lessons for how religious adherents should behave in the
present.
and
Most religions seek to explain the origins of humanity.
Which of the following is an accurate description of the phenomenological approach to religion?
- (ANSWER)The phenomenological approach seeks to understand religions through an inquiry
into religious experience.
and
This approach to studying religion takes manifestations of religious phenomena as its subject
matter.
What is the difference between an atheist and an agnostic? - (ANSWER)An agnostic believes
that the existence of God cannot be known, whereas an atheist believes that God does not exist.
Which of the following correctly describes the etymology of the word "religion?" -
(ANSWER)The origin of the word is believed to be a Latin word meaning "reverence toward the
gods."
Which of the following is a question asked by theology? - (ANSWER)What is the nature of
God?
Primal religions often practice animism, which is what? - (ANSWER)A reverence for nature
spirits
,Which of the following is a characteristic of Confucianism? - (ANSWER)It is compatible with
other religions.
The Jewish celebration of the Hebrew's Exodus from Egypt is __________. -
(ANSWER)Passover
Within the discipline of comparative religions, the most commonly used categories for religions
are Abrahamic, Indian, and Taoic.
Which statement applies to Abrahamic religions? - (ANSWER)The religions within this
category all claim a common ancestor.
The term "Shinto" describes the indigenous religious tradition of Japan and also means what? -
(ANSWER)The way of the gods
When and where did the historical-critical study of the Bible originate? - (ANSWER)18th-19th
century Europe
Which of the following correctly defines the term "myth?" - (ANSWER)A claim or narrative
that is (anthropologically, sociologically) psychologically "true," despite the absence of empirical
or rational support for it
Which of the following is an example of "zakat?" - (ANSWER)Donating money to those in
need
Foods that are considered permissible in Islam are called _________. - (ANSWER)halal
Categorizing a religion as "classical" indicates what? - (ANSWER)It is no longer practiced.
(Regions such as: Greece, Rome, etc.)
, What is the collective name of the most important actions, such as charity and daily prayer, that
Muslims structure their worship and daily life around? - (ANSWER)The Five Pillars
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the relationship between religion and the
family? - (ANSWER)The family helps perpetuate religion by supplying it with new believers.
The Latin word "fanum" refers to what sacred space? - (ANSWER)A plot of land reserved for a
temple
How did early Christians identify Jesus? - (ANSWER)As the prophesied Jewish messiah and
Son of God
One reason to study religion is that it is intertwined with society.
Which of the following correctly describes a way in which religion has been intertwined with
society over time? - (ANSWER)It has been used to establish order in societies.
Hinduism is considered a henotheistic religion, which means what? - (ANSWER)One main god
is venerated, while other gods are recognized as well.
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Which of the following is a focus of the philosophy of religion? - (ANSWER)The philosophy
of religion may examine the existence of God.
The observance of religiously-based dietary restrictions in Judaism is known as ___________. -
(ANSWER)kosher
Which of the following describes a benefit of studying religion? - (ANSWER)It helps us
understand the beliefs of others in society.