Revision HSC Studies of Religion

Question 1

When considering the effects of dispossession, it is evident that..

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has led to the feeling of connection to the land

Question 2

What is the Parliament of the World's Religions in Melbourne an example of?

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Interfaith Dialogue

Question 3

Which of the following was a significant effect of mission stations?

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Many aspects of traditional Aboriginal society were lost

Question 4

Which of the following best demonstrates the importance of the land to Aboriginal peoples?

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Sacred Sites

Question 5

Burial in one's 'country' is important in Aboriginal spirituality because...

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the deceased spirit can return to ancestors

Question 6

What is the significant school of thought that we study in Judaism?

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Feminism

Question 7

Which one of the 5 Pillars is Hajj?

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5

Question 8

Which is a characteristic of monotheistic marriage ceremony but NOT of a non-religious ceremony

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Acknowledgement of the transcendent dimension

Question 9

Which of the following is a typical feature of New Age religions?

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Individual fulfillment is sought

Question 10

Which of the following is central to the spirituality of Aboriginal peoples today?

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The importance of the land

Question 11

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Atheists don't believe in god & agnostics can't confirm/deny

Question 12

What is the name of this sacred object?

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Torah

Question 13

Which of the following best defines polytheism?

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A belief in the existence of several gods

Question 14

In which of the following did the Australian High Court reject the concept of terra nullius?

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Mabo

Question 15

Which of the following variations of Judaism allow female rabbis?

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Progressive, Conservative

Question 16

Which of the following best explains the aims of ecumenical groups within Christianity?

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Cooperation between Christian denominations

Question 17

What has been the most obvious change in the religious landscape of Australia since 1945?

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Immigration has increased diversity of religious expressions

Question 18

According to recent Australian census data, which of the following is correct?(2013 Paper)

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The Uniting Church is the 3rd largest Chris. denomination

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of an ecumenical development within Christianity?

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The National Council of Churches in Australia

Question 20

What are pilgrims re-enacting when they run between the two hills in Hajj?

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Hagar's search for water

Question 21

The worship of more than one god or goddess is defined as which of the following?

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polytheism

Question 22

Which of the following best describes Aboriginal peoples’ understanding of the Dreaming?

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It explains their entire view of the world

Question 23

Which of the following is an important role of interfaith dialogue?

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promotion of tolerance and religious understanding

Question 24

The correct order of the 3 traditions in Australia from largest to smallest AFTER Christianity?

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Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism

Question 25

Sam recognises the role of spiritual forces and believes everything has a soul. Sam is...

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an animist

Question 26

What is the ethical principal that we use to study Jewish ethics?

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Sexual ethics

Question 27

Rose left the Uniting Church and become a Muslim.Which statement best describes Rose's action?

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She has switched religious traditions

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT an ethical principle of Judaism?

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It is a sin to preserve life

Question 29

What is the purpose of inter-faith dialogue?

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To recognise common elements amongst religions

Question 30

Which describes the changing patterns of religious adherence in Aust since 1945

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Range of factors led to increased diversity in adherents

Question 31

Religion and non-religions value the dignity of a human person. Is this...

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True

Question 32

Religious and non-religious recognise the value of science to solve problems. Is this?

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False

Revision HSC Studies of Religion

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Revision HSC Studies of Religion

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