This quote refers to the:

Reconciliation movement., Stolen Generation

Which of the following is a historical misconception?

All Abor. people identify with the same myths and legends

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

It establishes a moral code that informs and unites all life

What role does an initiation ceremony have in Aboriginal spirituality?

It teaches young Ab. people about their responsibilities

That terra nullius was a legal fiction

Which of the following best summarises the Wik decision?

Pastoral leases do not necessarily extinguish Native Title.

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

Rose has changed religious traditions

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

has led to a feeling ofdisconnection from their lands

Stonehenge and the Festival of Body, Mind and Spirit, Oslo

Which of the following is true of current religious affiliation in Australia?

Roman Catholicism has the highest percentage of adherents

Which of the following best explains why religious traditions are engaged in Ab reconciliation?

They recognise injustices of the past.

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

the deceased's spirit can return to its ancestors.

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

the deceased’s spirit can return to its ancestors

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

Individual fulfilment is sought

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

The aftermath of the Vietnam War

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

Many aspects of traditional Aboriginal society were lost.

How was the formation of the Uniting Church in 1977 received by the Chr. denoms involved?

Almost all Methodists supported it

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

Immigration has increased diversity of religious expressions

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

Co-operation between Christian denominations

Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true

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

a forum for the discussion of social justice issues

The trad. role of initiation ceremonies in Ab spirituality has been to prepareyoung people

to undertake adult responsibilities.

What did the Wik decision mean for the Land Rights movement

Pastoral leases and Native Title rights could co-exist

Which of the following is true of the Aboriginal relationship to the land?

Aboriginal people are caretakers of the land.

Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.

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

The National Council of Churches in Australia

What is the purpose of inter-faith dialogue?

To recognise common elements among religious world views

the work of the National Council of Churches in Australia

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

It explains their entire view of the world.

The trad role of initiation ceremonies in Ab. spirituality has been to prepare young people

to undertake adult responsibilities

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

Perception that resp. of Religions to enduring q's =outdated

Which of the following describes the changing patterns of religious adherence inAust since 1945

Range of factors has led to increase in the diversity of RA

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1
This quote refers to the:
Reconciliation movement.
Physical and spiritual connection of Ab people to the land.
Stolen Generation
Land Rights Movement
2
What is the basis of the Dreaming?
Land
Ceremonial life
Kinship
Totem
3
Which of the following is a historical misconception?
All Abor. people identify with the same myths and legends
Land rights recognise Abor. peoples as traditional owners.
Aboriginal society is deeply spiritual and highly complex.
Totems symbolise spirit ancestors in particular places.
4
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Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
Both statements are true
Both statements are false
5
Which of the following is an important aspect of the Dreaming?
It arranges events in order of time
It recognises totems as an ancient form of worship
It symbolises the secular nature of customs and traditions
It establishes a moral code that informs and unites all life
6
What role does an initiation ceremony have in Aboriginal spirituality?
It defines gender during different stages of life
It provides a reliable supply of food
It teaches young Ab. people about their responsibilities
It prepares young Aboriginal people for political life.
7
Which of the following names the 3 major Christian denominations in Aust in decreasing size?
Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican
Anglican, Uniting, Catholic
Anglican, Catholic, Orthodox
Catholic, Anglican, Uniting
8
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That pastoral leases could co-exist with Native Title
That the States and Territories can extinguish Native Title
That terra nullius was a legal fiction
That Native Title holders have self-determination rights
9
Which of the following best summarises the Wik decision?
Ab. people have no rights to the land held by lease holders
Aboriginal people cannot make land claims in Nth Queensland.
Ab can claim exclusive rights 2 land despite existing leases
Pastoral leases do not necessarily extinguish Native Title.
10
What would supporters of ecumenism be likely to reject?
Sectarianism
Interfaith dialogue
Reconciliation
Denominational switching
11
Rose left the Uniting Church and become a Muslim. Which statement best describes Rose's action?
Rose has become sectarian
Rose has joined an interfaith organisation.
Rose has switched denominations
Rose has changed religious traditions
12
What is the basis of the Dreaming?
Totem
Kinship
Ceremonial life
Land
13
What are the next three religious traditions in Aust, afterChr., from largest to smallest?
Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
Islam, Buddhism, Judaism
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam
14
When considering the effects of dispossession, it is evident that...
Ab have always had same rights as non-IndigenousAustralians
there is no impact
has led to a feeling ofdisconnection from their lands
Ab have control of land & has beenrecognised by Government
15
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Stonehenge and the Festival of Body, Mind and Spirit, Oslo
The Wailing Wall, Jerusalem and Anzac Cove, Gallipoli
The Ka’ba, Mecca and the River Ganges, India
Angkor Wat, Cambodia and St Paul’s Cathedral, London
16
According to census data, what proportion of people in Aust identify with a religious tradition
Between 50% and 60%
More than 60%
Less than 40%
Between 40% and 50%
17
Which of the following best demonstrates the importance of the land to Aboriginal peoples?
Firesticks
Oral tradition
Stolen generations
Sacred sites
18
Which of the following is true of current religious affiliation in Australia?
Aust Ab traditional religions have the highest % ofadherents
Roman Catholicism has the highest percentage of adherents
Islam has the highest percentage of adherents
Anglicanism has the highest percentage of adherents
19
Within Aboriginal spirituality, which of the following requires ceremonial initiation?
Adoption of language group
Transition into adult roles
Belonging to ritual estate
Introduction to totemic group
20
Which of the following best explains why religious traditions are engaged in Ab reconciliation?
They support ecumenical dialogue.
Desire to incorporate Ab symbolism into their own tradition.
They recognise injustices of the past.
They encourage conversion to their own tradition.
21
Burial in one's 'country' is important in Aboriginal spirituality because
the deceased's spirit can return to its ancestors.
relatives can access the burial site.
relatives can complete the burial rituals.
the deceased's spirit can be comforted.
22
Which of the following names the three major Christian denominations in Aust indecreasing size?
Catholic, Anglican, Uniting
Anglican, Uniting, Catholic
Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican
Anglican, Catholic, Orthodox
23
Burial in one’s ‘country’ is important in Aboriginal spirituality because
relatives can complete the burial rituals
the deceased’s spirit can be comforted
the deceased’s spirit can return to its ancestors
relatives can access the burial site.
24
Which of the following is a typical feature of New Age religions?
Cult status is achieved
Divine beings are worshipped.
Foundational texts form the basis of all beliefs
Individual fulfilment is sought
25
Which of the following contributed significantly to the growth of Buddhism in Australia?
The aftermath of the Vietnam War
An increase in migration from Pakistan
An increase in migration from the Philippines
The aftermath of World War II
26
Which of the following was a significant effect of mission stations?
Many Aboriginal elders became Christian ministers.
Overcrowding and disease in Abor. communities was minimised.
Many aspects of traditional Aboriginal society were lost.
White society learned more about Aboriginal beliefs.
27
How was the formation of the Uniting Church in 1977 received by the Chr. denoms involved?
Almost all Methodists supported it
Almost all Methodists opposed it
Almost all Congregationalists opposed it.
Almost all Presbyterians supported it
28
What has been the most obvious change in the religious landscape of Australia since 1945?
Immigration has increased diversity of religious expressions
% of Australians who are Christians has grown dramatically.
Family size in some religious traditions has increased.
The % of Australians who are Jewish has grown dramatically.
29
See question below
Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
Both statements are true
Both statements are false
Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
30
Which of the following best explains the aims of ecumenical groups within Christianity?
Co-operation between Christian denominations
Co-operation between different religions
Converting people to different religions
Converting people to different Christian denominations
31
See question below
Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
Both statements are false.
Both statements are true
Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
32
See question below
Increased immigration
Increased interfaith dialogue
Increased secularisation
Increased denominational switching
33
The main reason why interfaith dialogue is important is that it provides
a forum for the discussion of social justice issues
a basis for the future merger of religious traditions
a structural basis for the development of secularism
funding to support the work of the World Council of Churches
34
What is the purpose of ecumenical dialogue?
Mutual understanding
Unification
Social justice
Conversion
35
The trad. role of initiation ceremonies in Ab spirituality has been to prepareyoung people
for their struggle for Land Rights.
to develop a relationship with the religious traditions.
for the effects of dispossession.
to undertake adult responsibilities.
36
In which of the following did the Australian High Court reject the concept of terranullius?
The Mabo decision
The Pastoral Lease decision
The Wik decision
The Indigenous Land Rights decision
37
What did the Wik decision mean for the Land Rights movement
Pastoral leases and Native Title rights could co-exist
Ab gained sole ownership over land that was significant
Ab people gained unlimited access to their sacred land
Mining companies gained free access to resources
38
What is the Parliament of the World's Religions in Melbourne anexample of?
New Age religions
Ecumenism
Interfaith dialogue
Secularism
39
Which of the following is true of the Aboriginal relationship to the land?
Aboriginal people are caretakers of the land.
The land is a commodity to be owned.
Aboriginal people as individuals own the land.
The land is the personification ofthe one creator spirit.
40
See below question
Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
Both statements are false.
Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.
Both statements are true.
41
See question below
Congregational
Uniting
Presbyterian
Anglican
42
Which of the following is an example of an ecumenical development within Christianity?
The National Council of Churches in Australia
The Australian Council of Christians and Jews
The Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney
The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils
43
Which of the following is central to the spirituality of Aboriginal peoples today?
Living on Christian missions
Informing non-Aboriginal people about Abor. spirituality
Campaigning for economic freedom
The importance of the land
44
What is the purpose of inter-faith dialogue?
To support the aims of the ecumenical movement
To increase the rate of religious conversions
To recognise common elements among religious world views
To understand the reasons for denominational switching
45
See question below
the work of the National Council of Churches in Australia
the dialogue between Catholics and Pentecostals.
work of Australian Council of Christians and Jews in Aust
the dialogue between Jews, Muslims and Christians
46
Which of the following best describes Aboriginal peoples’ understanding of theDreaming?
It explains their entire view of the world.
It describes the physical landscape
It defines their land for hunting.
It replaces written tradition with corroborees.
47
According to recent census data, what proportion of ppl in Aust identify as having no religion?
Between 30% and 39%
50% or more
Less than 30%
Between 40% and 49%
48
The trad role of initiation ceremonies in Ab. spirituality has been to prepare young people
for the effects of dispossession
for their struggle for Land Rights
to develop a relationship with the religious traditions
to undertake adult responsibilities
49
What is the most likely reason for the current rise in secularism in Australia?
Increasing sectarian rivalry between Christian denominations
Recent trends in denominational switching
Perception that resp. of Religions to enduring q's =outdated
Growing interest in New Age religions
50
See question below
Both statements are false.
Both statements are true.
Statement I is true and statement 2 is false.
Statement I is false and statement 2 is true.
51
Which of the following describes the changing patterns of religious adherence inAust since 1945
Range of factors has led to increase in the diversity of RA
There is no longer any evidence of religious adherence.
Only one factor has led to diversity in religious adherence.
No change since 1945 in the pattern of religious adherence.
52
Of the following, which is the most common pattern of denominational switching?
From Anglican to Salvation Army
From Pentecostal to Anglican
From Pentecostal to another Pentecostal
From Catholic to Uniting
53
Which of the following is a typical feature of New Age religions?
Divine beings are worshipped.
Individual fulfilment is sought.
Cult status is achieved.
Foundational texts form the basis of all beliefs.
54
The Land Rights Movement is an essential issue for Aboriginal peoples because
their religious and cultural integrity is preserved.
land is at the heart of the Dreaming.
land is at the heart of the political movement.
economic relationships within Ab com are determinedby land
55
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1
2
3
56
Within Aboriginal spirituality, which of the following was a result of dispossession?
The declining importance of missions
Separation from kinship groups
A redefining of the concept of terra nullius
Racial Discrimination Act, 1975
57
Which of the following is an important role of interfaith dialogue?
It provides a structure for the sharing of resources.
It promotes social justice among denominations.
It promotes tolerance and religious understanding.
It helps people who are considering switching religions.
58
What effect do the Native Title Act and the Mabo and Wik decisions have on Ab. spiritualities?
They address past economic injustices for Ab. Australians.
They support the concept of terra nullius
They discourage the economic ambitions of pastoralists
They contribute to the revitalisation of Ab. traditions
59
See question below
There is a greater percentage of Anglicans than in 1947
Greater % of 'Other Christian' adherents than in 1947
Greater percentage of non-Christian adherents than in 1947.
There is a smaller percentage of Catholics than in 1947.
60
Which of the following led to Aboriginal people being separated from their kinship groups?
Assimilation
Self-determination
Wik decision
Secularism
61
According to recent Australian census data, which of the following is correct?(2013 Paper)
Anglicanism is the largest Christian denomination.
The number of people reporting 'No Religion' has decreased.
The no. of ppl reporting a non-Christian faith has decreased
The Uniting Church is the 3rd largest Christian denomination
62
According to census data, what proportion of people in Aust identify with a religious tradition
Less than 40%
More than 60%
Between 40% and 50%
Between 50% and 60%
63
Which of the following is true of the Anglican Church?
It is no longer a member of the NSW Ecumenical Council
It was formerly known as the Church of England in Australia
It separated from the Uniting Church in 1987
It is the largest Christian denomination in Australia
64
The NSW Ecumenical Council aims to
convert all non-Christians.
achieve greater cooperation between Christian denominations
unify all religious traditions
unify all Christian denominations into one church
65
Which church can be considered to have been formed as a conseq. of ecumenicalmovement in Aust?
Uniting
Congregational
Anglican
Presbyterian

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