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Which of the following is NOT a role of religion?
Dictating scientific theories
Creating personal identity
Answering existential questions
Providing rituals and ceremonies
2
Which is an example of a religious ritual?
Graduation
Baptism
Watching a movie
Choir performance
3
Religion can be a source of:
Social division
Social unity
Personal meaning
All of the above
4
The Islamic concept of
Halal
refers to:
Permissible actions
Sacred places
Forbidden actions
Prayers
5
How does religion influence ethical decision making?
By offering moral guidelines
By controlling the government
By enforcing laws
By preventing freedom of thought
6
Which aspect of religion refers to the rules that guide behaviour?
Sacred stories
Rituals
Social structure
Ethics
7
What is an example of an individual spiritual experience?
Reading a history book
Attending a weekly religious service
Watching a religious documentary
Praying alone
8
The Five Pillars of Islam include:
Commandments, tithing, meditation, pilgrimage, and law
Prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage, and faith
Fasting, faith, reincarnation, prayer, and silence
Diet, prayer, meditation, offerings, and faith
9
Which of the following best defines a belief system?
A structured set of principles that guide a person’s worldview and actions
A book of sacred laws
A legal document defining religious rights
A set of financial rules
10
Which of the following is an ethical issue that religions address?
Movie Ratings
Climate Change
Organ Donation
Dress Standards
11
Which of the following is a characteristic often associated with cults?
Encouragement of questioning and critical thinking
A long history and established traditions
Isolation from society and extreme devotion to a leader
Open and democratic leadership
12
What is the difference between religion and spirituality?
Religion is always peaceful
Religion is institutional, spirituality is personal
Spirituality requires a church
They mean the same thing
13
Which of the following is a principle of Catholic Social Teaching?
The rule of kings
The importance of wealth
The dignity of the human person
The power of the state
14
In Buddhism, what is the ultimate goal of life?
To perform daily sacrifices
To follow the Ten Commandments
To gain wealth and status
To achieve enlightenment (Nirvana)
15
What is the main difference between a religion and a cult?
Religions focus on worship, while cults focus on science
Religions are older and more accepted, cults are newer and controversial
Cults believe in multiple gods, religions have one
There is no difference between the two
16
Which of these is an example of how religion interacts with politics?
Praying before meals
The Lord's Prayer recited in Parliament
Churches influencing laws
Religious leaders voting
17
In Hinduism, what is the law of cause and effect known as?
Karma
Dharma
Moksha
Samsara
18
Which of the following is NOT one of the 9 aspects of religion?
Economic system
Symbols
Rituals
Sacred texts
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What is secularism?
The separation of religion from public life
The worship of nature
The blending of different faiths
The belief in multiple gods
20
A person who does not believe in any religion is called:
Monotheist
Atheist
Agnostic
Theist
21
What is the belief in one God called?
Pantheism
Polytheism
Monotheism
Atheism
22
Which of these is an example of a religious symbol?
The periodic table
The cross in Christianity
The United Nations logo
A national flag
23
In Judaism, which text contains ethical teachings?
The Qur'an
The Vedas
The Bhagavad Gita
The Torah
24
Which of the following is NOT one of the five major world religions?
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
Jainism
25
In Christianity, what is the Golden Rule?
Survival of the fittest
Treat others how you want to be treated
Two wrongs don't make a right
An eye for an eye
26
In Buddhism, suffering is explained through:
The Nicene Creed
The Four Noble Truths
The Five Pillars
The Ten Commandments
27
What is one key function of religion in society?
Selling products
promoting conflict
Providing social cohesion
Entertainment
28
In Hinduism, the cycle of rebirth is called:
Samsara
Nirvana
Moksha
Karma
29
What is an example of interfaith dialogue?
A football game
A Muslim and a Christian discussing their beliefs
A political debate
A science experiment
30
What is a challenge religion faces in contemporary society?
More government funding
Increased secularism
Growing membership
Fewer ethical issues
31
What is a key feature of a polytheistic religion?
Following the Bible
Belief in one God
Belief in multiple gods
Belief in no gods
32
The Buddhist ethical principle of
Ahimsa
means:
Non-violence
Truthfulness
Charity
Meditation
33
Which religion is the most followed in the world?
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
34
What is the holiest city in Islam?
Mecca
Jerusalem
Rome
Varanasi
