Religious Studies 1a-2c

Question 1

Which individual defined religion and/or faith as that which causes "ultimate concern?"

Accepted Answer

Paul Tillich

Question 2

Rosh Hashanah celebrates--

Accepted Answer

The start of the Jewish New Year

Question 3

Which philosopher compared religion to opioids?

Accepted Answer

Karl Marx

Question 4

Which of the following answers is NOT TRUE regarding shamanism in oral religions?

Accepted Answer

One is born into shamanism and must faithfully serve

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a key life event ritualized within oral religions?

Accepted Answer

Retirement

Question 6

Which of the following answers is NOT indicative of coming of age rituals in native religions?

Accepted Answer

Women are often excluded from these rituals

Question 7

The belief that the soul or life force is present in all of nature is known as--

Accepted Answer

Animism

Question 8

E.B. Tylor theorized that religion developed out of the human need to explain--

Accepted Answer

Natural phenomena

Question 9

The belief in many gods and/or goddesses is known as-

Accepted Answer

Polytheism

Question 10

Which academic discipline studies how religion influences human culture?

Accepted Answer

Anthropology

Question 11

A taboo would best be described as-

Accepted Answer

A codified rule that protects a community of believers

Question 12

Which academic discipline seeks to objectively study all aspects of religion?

Accepted Answer

Comparative Study of Religion

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