Which of the following is an important aspect of the Dreaming?

It establishes a moral code that informs and unites all life

Which of the following statements on religious affiliation is correct for 1986 to 2011?

The proportion of Uniting Church adherents decreased.

Burial in one’s ‘country’ is important in Aboriginal spirituality because

the deceased’s spirit can return to its ancestors

The main reason why interfaith dialogue is important is that it provides:

a forum for the discussion of social justice issues.

Which of the following contributed significantly to the growth of Buddhism in Australia?

The aftermath of the Vietnam War

Which of the following is not an example of Ecumenism?

The Jewish Christian Muslim Association

Which of the following best expresses an Aboriginal worldview?

One’s cultural identity has emerged from creation stories.

Relationships between Indigenous peoples within a community

Which of the following is a common characteristic of New Age religions?

They focus on the spiritual needs of their adherents.

Which of the following is an example of secularism?

A separation of religion from government

New Age religious expressions involve:

Guidelines for personal transformation

Which of the following is a characteristic of mega-churches?

A higher proportion of youth than traditional churches.

Alexis has left the Uniting Church and become a Muslim. Which best describes Alexis’s action?

Alexis has changed religious traditions.

Sharon is planning a New Age religion study tour. Which destinations would be most suitable?

Stonehenge, Salisbury and the Temple of Uppsala

Which of the following is correct?

Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.

Of the following, which is the most common pattern of denominational switching?

From Pentecostal to another Pentecostal

Which of the following is true of the Anglican Church?

It was formerly known as the Church of England in Australia.

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1
Which church can be considered to have been formed as a consequence of ecumenism in Australia?
Congregational
Anglican
Presbyterian
Uniting
2
Which of the following led to the separation of Aboriginal people from their kinship groups?
Self-determination
Secularism
Wik decision
Assimilation
3
What proportion of people in Australia identify as having no religion?
Between 40% and 49%
Less than 30%
50% or more
Between 30% and 39%
4
Which of the following is an important aspect of the Dreaming?
It symbolises the secular nature of customs and traditions.
It establishes a moral code that informs and unites all life
It arranges events in order of time.
It recognises totems as an ancient form of worship.
5
Which of the following statements on religious affiliation is correct for 1986 to 2011?
The proportion of Pentecostal adherents decreased.
The proportion of Presbyterian adherents increased.
The proportion of Uniting Church adherents decreased.
The proportion of Anglican adherents increased.
6
Burial in one’s ‘country’ is important in Aboriginal spirituality because
relatives can access the burial site.
the deceased’s spirit can return to its ancestors
relatives can complete the burial rituals.
the deceased’s spirit can be comforted.
7
Which of the following denominations was founded in Australia?
Uniting
Lutheran
Presbyterian
Baptist
8
What aspect of Aboriginal spirituality best relates to this quotation?
Kinship
Magic
Dreaming
Art
9
The main reason why interfaith dialogue is important is that it provides:
a basis for the future merger of religious traditions.
a forum for the discussion of social justice issues.
a structural basis for the development of secularism
funding to support the work of the World Council of Churches
10
Which of the following contributed significantly to the growth of Buddhism in Australia?
The aftermath of World War II
The aftermath of the Vietnam War
An increase in migration from Pakistan
An increase in migration from the Philippines
11
Which of the following is not an example of Ecumenism?
National Council of Churches in Australia
The Jewish Christian Muslim Association
The Uniting Church in Australia
NSW Ecumenical Council
12
Which of the following best expresses an Aboriginal worldview?
One’s sense of self is dependent on time and place.
The Earth is a goddess that can be worshipped.
One’s cultural identity has emerged from creation stories.
Moving kinship groups strengthens social cohesion.
13
According to census data, which is the fastest growing Religious Affiliation in Australia?
Hinduism
Islam
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
14
Biggest religious traditions in Australia, after Christianity, largest to smallest?
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam
Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism
15
How many of these Churches are Protestant?
4
2
1
3
16
Since 2001, which of the following churches has been least subject to denominational switching?
Anglican
Uniting
Pentecostal
Catholic
17
Kinship describes:
Understanding between Aboriginal and non-Indigenous peoples
Relationships between Indigenous peoples within a community
Sacred places of an Aboriginal community
Understanding between non-Indigenous people
18
Which of the following is a common characteristic of New Age religions?
They value ecumenism.
They integrate non-Christian religions into a set of beliefs
They all reject materialism.
They focus on the spiritual needs of their adherents.
19
Which of the following is an example of secularism?
A separation of religion from government
A commitment to a specific religious identity
A search for interfaith cooperation
Integration of communities that share a common belief system
20
What would supporters of ecumenism be likely to reject?
Sectarianism
Reconciliation
Interfaith dialogue
Denominational switching
21
New Age religious expressions involve:
Total restriction of freedom
Acknowledgement of the needs of the community
Guidelines for personal transformation
Recognition of authority figures such as the Pope
22
The three major Christian denominations in Australia in decreasing size?
Anglican, Catholic, Orthodox
Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican
Catholic, Anglican, Uniting
Anglican, Uniting, Catholic
23
Which of the following is a characteristic of mega-churches?
Fewer new members who have switched denominations.
They are located predominantly in rural areas.
A higher proportion of youth than traditional churches.
A stronger focus on female leadership.
24
Communication between which of the following is an example of interfaith dialogue?
Russian Orthodox and Presbyterian
Anglican and Lutheran
Pentecostal and Baptist
Buddhist and Salvation Army
25
Alexis has left the Uniting Church and become a Muslim. Which best describes Alexis’s action?
Alexis has changed religious traditions.
Alexis has switched denominations.
Alexis has become sectarian.
Alexis has joined an interfaith organisation
26
Sharon is planning a New Age religion study tour. Which destinations would be most suitable?
Stonehenge, Salisbury and the Temple of Uppsala
The Ka’ba, Mecca and the River Ganges, India
The Wailing Wall, Jerusalem and Anzac Cove, Gallipoli
Angkor Wat, Cambodia and St Paul’s Cathedral, London
27
Which of the following is correct
Both statements are false.
Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.
Both statements are true.
Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
28
Which of the following is correct?
Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.
Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
Both statements are true.
Both statements are false.
29
Of the following, which is the most common pattern of denominational switching?
From Catholic to Uniting
From Pentecostal to Anglican
From Pentecostal to another Pentecostal
From Anglican to Salvation Army
30
Which of the following is true of the Anglican Church?
It is the largest Christian denomination in Australia.
It is no longer a member of the NSW Ecumenical Council.
It separated from the Uniting Church in 1987
It was formerly known as the Church of England in Australia.

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