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The Nature of Religion
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Which word best describes the explicit, philosophical & religious reflection on moral beliefs?
Sacred texts
Beliefs
Ethics
Rituals
2
Which of the following is typical of an immanent religious worldview?
A sharp distinction between humans and the rest of creation
A belief that the divine is different from creation
The belief in one God
A belief that the divine exists within creation
3
Which of the following elements is common across Aboriginal nations?
A belief that a creation ancestor created the earth
A common language
A deep spiritual connection with Uluru
The Rainbow Serpent as the creator being
4
TRUE OR FALSE: Most religions comprise of both an immanent and transcendent dimension
False
True
5
Which of the following is typical of an immanent world view?
Individuals are one with all creation and humanity
God is beyond human comprehension
There are two distinct realities - material and non material
Humans have one life, their soul then goes to God
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T/F: Groups that are geographically close to eachother share common elements to their dreaming
True
False
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The Qur'an is the central sacred text of which world religion?
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
Hinduism
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TRUE OR FALSE: Totems and sacred sites are important features of all Aboriginal nations
False
True
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TRUE OR FALSE: The surrounding environment had little influence on Aboriginal dreaming stories
True
False
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Which of the following best describes the Aboriginal notion of kinship?
The way that the dreaming permeates every aspect of life
The special connection between members of an extended family
Relationships of blood and spirit that exist between people
A connection with ancestor spirits whilst in sacred sites
11
Which of the following world religions emphasises an immanent religious world view?
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
12
Aboriginal totems link individuals to their Ancestral being through which of the following?
Landmarks
Animals
All of these
Plants
13
Which of the following best describes the term 'dynamic'
Fast-paced
Ever-changing
Reflective
Progressive
14
Which is the most appropriate way to refer to an Aboriginal community?
Aboriginal state
Aboriginal horde
Aboriginal tribe
Aboriginal nation
15
Which of the following best describes the term 'ethics'?
A written code of conduct developed by religious adherents
An individual's conscience
Laws that are found in sacred texts
Moral principles that guide a person's behaviour
16
Approximately how many different Aboriginal nations exist in Australia?
10
2100
900
1
17
Which of the following describes a transcendent world view?
There is a belief in reincarnation
Enlightenment comes from within
Change is integral and does not indicate inferiority
Ones earthly actions are rewarded/punished after death
18
The Diaspora is a term that relates to which religious adherents?
Christians
Buddhists
Jews
Muslims
19
The Torah is a prominent sacred text for which world religion?
Islam
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
20
Which of the following is most accurate about myths?
They contain no clear structure
They are used to explain truths about the world
They are usually recorded in writing and passed down
They are fictional stories
