Which of the following is a focus of the NSW Ecumenical Council?

To express a common Christian voice on societal issues

Which of the following best explains the rise of New Age religions?

Wider visions of enlightenment and fulfilment in society

According to recent Australian census data, which of the following is correct?

The Uniting Church is the 3rd largest Christian denomination

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

the deceased's spirit can return to it's ancestors.

What is the most likely reason for the current rise in secularism in Australia?

Religious tradition's answers to BIG questions are outdated

Which of the following statements about Aboriginal native title (n.t.) is true

Wik found that n.t. and pastoral leases coexist

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

They focus on the spiritual needs of their adherents

What role does an initiation ceremony have in Aboriginal spirituality?

It teaches young Aboriginals about their responsibilities

How do these statements relate to Aboriginal spirituality?

Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true

How has Christianity changed in Australia since 1945?

Denomination switching has caused Pentacostalism to grow.

Initiation ceremonies in Aboriginal spirituality has been to traditionally prepare young people

to undertake adult responsibilities

Which of the following is an example of secularisation?

Shops trading seven days a week

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

The aftermath of the Vietnam War

How was the Uniting Church formation in 1977 received by the Christian denominations involved?

Almost all Methodists supported it

Which destinations are most likely to be on a New Age religion study tour?

Stonehenge (UK) & the Festival of Body, Mind & Spirit (Oslo)

Leslie has left the Uniting Church to become a Muslim. Which best describes Leslie's actions.

Leslie has changed religious traditions

Which of the following is a distinctive feature of Aboriginal spirituality

It makes no separation between the spiritual and the secular

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 is a typical feature of New Age religions?

Individual fulfillment is sought

Which statement best explains why faith traditions are engaged in Aboriginal reconciliation

They recognise injustices of the past

Which of the following is true of the Anglican Church?

It was formerly known as the Church of England in Australia

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

It promotes religious tolerance and religious understanding

Which of the following is true of totemic identity in Aboriginal spirituality?

It is a life-force that symbolises relationships

Which of the following has been a consequence of immigration since 1945?

The Catholic Church has become more multicultural

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

From Pentecostal to another Pentecostal

Which of the following is correct

Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false

Why are Elders in Aboriginal communities given significant status and respect?

They possess valued knowledge about Aboriginal spirituality

To what was Kevin Rudd referring to in this part of the Apology to Indigenous Australians?

Assimilation policies that had led to injustices

What did the Mabo decision recognise?

Indigenous peoples have native title to land

In which of the following do both examples refer to ecumenical developments in Australia?

Formation of NCCA & resource sharing in rural churches

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1
Which of the following is a focus of the NSW Ecumenical Council?
To provide a common voice for all faiths on societal issues
To express a common Christian voice on societal issues
To encourage greater participation by Christian adherents
To promote unification among different religious traditions
2
Within Aboriginal Spirituality, which of the following requires ceremonial initiation?
Belonging to ritual estate
Transition into adult roles
Introduction to totemic group
Adoption of the language group
3
According to census data, what % of Australian population identify with a religious tradition?
Between 50% & 60%
Less than 40%
More than 60%
Between 40% and 50%
4
Which of the following best explains the rise of New Age religions?
Wider visions of enlightenment and fulfilment in society
Abolition of the White Australia Policy
Change in governance of traditional, mainstream religions
Post-war immigration
5
Which of the following enabled pastoral leases and Native Title to co-exist?
Mabo decision 1992
Native Title Act 1993
Wik decision 1996
Native Title Amendment Act 1998
6
According to current census data, which faith tradition is most common amongst recent migrants
Buddhism
No religion
Islam
Christianity
7
According to recent Australian census data, which of the following is correct?
The number of people reporting 'No Religion' has decreased
The number of reported non-Christians has decreased
Anglicanism is the largest Christian denomination
The Uniting Church is the 3rd largest Christian denomination
8
Immigration caused the greatest growth in which group?
Presbyterian/Reformed
Non-Christian
Methodist/Uniting
Catholic
9
Burial in one's "country" is important in Aboriginal spirituality because
relatives can complete the burial rituals
the deceased's spirit can be comforted
relatives can access the burial site
the deceased's spirit can return to it's ancestors.
10
What is the most likely reason for the current rise in secularism in Australia?
Religious tradition's answers to BIG questions are outdated
Increasing sectarian rivalry between Christian denominations
Recent trends in denominational switching
Growing interest in New Age religions
11
Which of the following statements about Aboriginal native title (n.t.) is true
"Bringing them home" was the first legal recognition of n.t.
Wik found that n.t. and pastoral leases coexist
The Mabo decision responded to Aboriginal Deaths in custody
Council of Aboriginal Reconciliation ruled that n.t. existed
12
Which of the following is a common characteristic of New Age religions?
They all reject materialism
They value ecumenism
They integrate non-Christian religions into common beliefs.
They focus on the spiritual needs of their adherents
13
What is the purpose of ecumenical dialogue?
Unification
Social Justice
mutual understanding
Conversion
14
What role does an initiation ceremony have in Aboriginal spirituality?
It prepares young Aboriginal people for political life
It teaches young Aboriginals about their responsibilities
It defines gender during different stages of life
It provides a reliable supply of food
15
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 false
Both statements are true
16
How do these statements relate to Aboriginal spirituality?
Both statements are false
Both statements are true
Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
17
How has Christianity changed in Australia since 1945?
Immigration has grown Christian sectarianism & secularism
Funding religious schools have caused Christianity to grow.
Ecumenism has made Christianity a more dominant tradition.
Denomination switching has caused Pentacostalism to grow.
18
Initiation ceremonies in Aboriginal spirituality has been to traditionally prepare young people
for the effects of dispossession
to undertake adult responsibilities
to develop a relationship with the religious traditions
for their struggle for Land Rights
19
How many of these churches are Protestant?
2
4
1
3
20
Which of the following is an example of secularisation?
Rise in the number of cults in Australia
Shops trading seven days a week
Peace march on Palm Sunday
Multifaith service for the victims of Vic. bushfires
21
What is the main function of the National Council of Churches?
To promote reconciliation
To prevent secularisation
To prevent denominational switching
To promote ecumenism
22
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.
23
Which of the following contributed significantly to the growth of Buddhism in Australia?
The aftermath of the Vietnam War
The aftermath of World War II
An increase in migration from pakistan
An increase in migration from the Philippines
24
Which of the following is central to the Dreaming
Dispossession
Marriage
Law
Assimilation
25
How was the Uniting Church formation in 1977 received by the Christian denominations involved?
Almost all Congregationalists opposed it.
Almost all Methodists opposed it.
Almost all Methodists supported it
Almost all Presbyterians supported it.
26
Which destinations are most likely to be on a New Age religion study tour?
Stonehenge (UK) & the Festival of Body, Mind & Spirit (Oslo)
Angkor Wat, Cambodia and St. Paul's Cathedral, London
The Ka'ba, Mecca and the Ganges river, India
The Wailing Wall, Jerusalem and Anzac Cove, Gallipoli.
27
Leslie has left the Uniting Church to become a Muslim. Which best describes Leslie's actions.
Leslie has switched denominations
Leslie has changed religious traditions
Leslie has become sectarian
Leslie has joined an interfaith organisation
28
Which of the following is a distinctive feature of Aboriginal spirituality
It values competition between Aboriginal communities
It places high value on material possessions
It makes no separation between the spiritual and the secular
It values competition within Aboriginal communities
29
Which of the following is an important aspect of the Dreaming?
It establishes a moral code that informs and unites all life
It recognises totem as an ancient form of worship
It arranges events in order of time.
It symbolises the secular nature of customs and traditions
30
Which of the following is a typical feature of New Age religions?
Foundational texts form the basis of all beliefs
Individual fulfillment is sought
Divine beings are worshipped
Cult status is achieved
31
Which church is considered to have formed as a consequence of the ecumenical movement in Aust.
Presbyterian
Anglican
Uniting
Congregational
32
Which statement best explains why faith traditions are engaged in Aboriginal reconciliation
They support ecumenical dialogue
They wish to include Aboriginal symbolism into their faith
They recognise injustices of the past
They encourage conversion to their own tradition
33
Which of the following is true of the Anglican Church?
It separated from the Uniting Church in 1987
It is the largest Christian denomination in Australia
It is no longer a member of the NSW Ecumenical Council
It was formerly known as the Church of England in Australia
34
Which of the following is an important role for interfaith dialogue?
It provides a structure for the sharing of resources
It helps people who are considering switching religions
It promotes social justice among denominations
It promotes religious tolerance and religious understanding
35
Which three religions have grown in Australia as a result of immigration since 1990?
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam
Buddhism, Islam, Judaism
Hinduism, Islam, Judaism
Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism
36
Which of the following led to Aboriginal people being separated from their kinship groups?
Self-determination
Assimilation
secularism
Wik decision
37
What is the basis of the Dreaming?
Land
Totem
Kinship
Ceremonial Life
38
According to census data, what proportion of Australians identify as having no religion?
50% or more
Between 30% and 39%
Between 40% & 49%
Less than 30%
39
Which of the following is true of totemic identity in Aboriginal spirituality?
It is a life-force that symbolises relationships
It encourages separation from one's country
It connects individuals with the wider Australian community
It is a temporary union between individuals and their totem
40
Which of the following has been a consequence of immigration since 1945?
The number of Christian denominations has declined
New Age religions are part of The NSW Council of Churches
The Catholic Church has become more multicultural
Hinduism is the 2nd largest non-Christian religion in Aust.
41
Of the following, which is the most common pattern of denominational switching?
From Pentecostal to another Pentecostal
From Catholic to Uniting
From Anglican to Salvation Army
From Pentecostal to Anglican
42
What would supporters of ecumenism be likely to reject?
Denominational switching
Reconciliation
Sectarianism
Interfaith dialogue
43
Which best ranks the next 3 religions in Australia, after Christianity from largest to smallest
Islam, Buddhism, Judaism
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism
44
Within Aboriginal spirituality, which of the following is the result of dispossession?
The declining importance of missions
Racial Discrimination Act, 1975
A redefining of the concept of Terra Nullius
Separation from kinship groups
45
Which of the following is correct
Both statements are true
Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
Both statements are false
46
Which of the following is likely to best explain the trend shown?
Increased immigration
Increased denominational switching
Increased secularisation
Increased interfaith dialogue
47
Which Church has been least affected by denominational switching since 2001?
Uniting
Anglican
Catholic
Pentecostal
48
Why are Elders in Aboriginal communities given significant status and respect?
They encourage Aboriginal youth to enter the professions
They possess valued knowledge about Aboriginal spirituality
They lead negotiations regarding land rights claims
They promote modern non-Aboriginal spiritualities
49
To what was Kevin Rudd referring to in this part of the Apology to Indigenous Australians?
Assimilation policies that had led to injustices
Empowering non-aboriginals in decisions for reconciliation
The ending of the White Australia policy
The gap in health & education equality of aboriginal peoples
50
What did the Mabo decision recognise?
Native title overrides pastoral leases
Aboriginal peoples have the right to negotiate
Australia was declared terra nullius
Indigenous peoples have native title to land
51
In which of the following do both examples refer to ecumenical developments in Australia?
Formation of NCCA & resource sharing in rural churches
Support for Aboriginal Reconciliation & White Aust. Policy
Interfaith Dialogue & Aust. Partnership of World Religions
World Council of Churches and parliament of World religions.
52
Which of the following names the 3 major Christian denominations in Aust. in decreasing size
Anglican, Catholic, Orthodox
Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican
Catholic, Anglican, Uniting
Anglican, Uniting, Catholic
53
What is the primary function of Aboriginal ceremonial life?
To celebrate the Dreaming
To worship Ancestral beings
To commemorate past activities
To merge past, present and future
54
What is the most likely reason for the trends shown in the graph
Conversion of Aust. Christians to non-Christian religions
Increased secularisation in Australia
Greater acceptance of non-Christian religions by Australians
Increased immigration from non-Christian countries
55
The main reason that interfaith dialogue is important is that it provides
a structural basis for the development of secularism
funding to support the work of the World Council of Churches
a basis for the future merger of religious traditions
a forum for the discussion of social justice issues
56
What effect do the Native Title Act, Mabo and Wik rulings have on Aboriginal spiritualities?
They support the concept of terra nullius.
They address past economic injustices for Aboriginals.
They discourage the economic ambitions of pastoralists.
They enhance the revitalisation of Aboriginal traditions.

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