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Moeller's PHILOSOPHY UNIT Review
Moeller's PHILOSOPHY UNIT Review
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1
The word "psalm" means...
poetry in motion
poem
plucking of a string
palm
2
Which of the following is NOT a Taoist philosophy?
Enjoy life to the fullest and reward your self
Don't be someone you are not
Be there for your amily
Keep your life simple and honest
3
Why did tall tales and folk tales change over time?
People simply were not interested
People were insulted by the stories
Troubadors changed them as they traveled
The charaters were not interesting
4
Which of these is a
beast fable
?
Anchorman
The Lion King
Bohemian Rhapsody
The Revenant
5
Moeller's story about a dragon eating the sun was an example of a ____________ motif.
Love
Survival
Creation
Good vs Evil
6
What does Buddhism teach, as opposed to other philosophies and religions?
Strict belief in scriptures
Prayer
Self-discipline and meditation
Belief in a higher power
7
Who was King James also known for sponsoring and supporting?
The classic rock band The Kingsmen, of "Louie Louie" fame
William Shakespeare and his acting troupe
The formation of the National Football League
Freddie Mercury's formation of Queen
8
Which of these statements best indicates the philosophy of "The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám"?
Save your money--you may need it tomorrow!
Live life to the fullest NOW--nothing is guaranteed
"Can't change the past? Why of course you can, old sport!"
Don't waste time on parties and fun--pray and do good deeds
9
The Psalms were written in _________ form, which establishes balance, rhythm and difference.
Prosaic
Pontificate
Poetic
Parallel
10
What happened to William Tyndale after he published his own English Bible translation?
He was executed as a heretic
He apologized and denied writing it
He made a fortune and bought an island
He was excommunicated and died in exile in France
11
What is the essential metaphor behind Psalm 23?
The shepherd means Jesus will safely lead us adn guide us
The green pastures means we will have fiber in our diets
The oil means we will slide into heaven
The valley means we will seek low spots
12
Didactic writings are intended to...
entertain through humor
re-think raising hogs for a living
teach and instruct on how to live your life
persuade you to squander your inheritance
13
To whom was the Koran given by God?
the prophet Muhammad
Jesus Christ
Muhammad Ali
Apollo Creed
14
According to the
Tao Te Ching,
what do you have to be in order to be accepted by others?
Intelligent
Yourself
Wealthy
Travis Kelsey or Taylor Swift (not both)
15
Which of these is an example of an
aphorism,
or
maxim
?
Psalm 23
The story of the Prodigal Son
Don't eat yellow snow
A horse walks into a bar and orders a drink...
16
What was the purpose of God telling Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac?
To test his ability to follow God's orders and be his leader
To see if Isaac could escape
To see if Abraham loved his son
Because God's a jerk
17
While Confucians see the world as structured, Taoists see it as balanced opposites as seen by:
Capitalism
the Yin and Yang symbol
politics
religious worship
18
True or False--Anecdotes are long, detailed stories intended to thoroughly cover a subject.
True
False
19
In "Wagging My Tail in the Mud", the sacred tortoise is brought up to show...
the "honor" of being in government is not really an honor
the storyteller is happy doing what he is doing
the storyteller has no intention of being trapped into work
All of the above
20
What is the basic point of a parable?
You have to figure it out--there are no easy answers
All of these
You learn a life lesson
It establishes a moral
21
Which of these is NOT a belief of Confucianism?
When you improve yourself, you improve the world around you
Stay close to nature and the simple ways of life
Strive to do and accomplish all that you can
Reward yourself when you deserve it
22
Which was
NOT
a reason why the Bible was not translated into English for years?
Religious leaders could define the Scriptures on their own
Latin and Greek were "God's Languages"
It was considered heresy to do so
English grammar made it difficult
23
Who or what was a troubador?
A traveling performer
An assistant to a matadoer
The opposite to a falseador
A car made by Chrysler
24
If I make a reference to "the patience of Job" as a comparison, I am making a Biblical...
contusion
illusion
confusion
allusion
25
How can "Kung Fu Panda" qualify as a beast fable?
The plot
The location
The use of Chinese culture
Animals can talk and think like humans
26
In the "Sayings of Saadi", education is useless unless it is followed by...
testing
action
Kahoot review
quizzes
27
According to the Koran, which of these is the best way to achieve a better afterlife?
Partying with your homies in the Dairy Queen parking lot
Doing good deeds as much as possible
Buying a new car
Saving your money
28
What is the key to a
beast fable
?
The use of animals to attract attention to the story
The fact that we see talking animals all the time
The plot
The message
29
What is the
moral
of a story supposed to mean?
The life lesson to be learned
The main character
How to gain morals
The climax of the story
30
What is the essential meaning of "To Everything There Is a Season"?
Life is totally unpredictable
Earl had to die--Goodbye, Earl!
There is a time and place for everything in life
You'll have to get married
31
What animal represents the
trickster motif?
Jerry Mouse
All three
Bugs Bunny
Brer Rabbit
32
In the King James Bible, what is a characteristic of the time it was compiled and published?
The language was much like a Shakespeare play
The Book of Revelation's predictions
It was still abused by clergy
No women's rights
33
What kind of lifestyle do the Sayings of Saadi endorse?
Wealthy
Illegal
Simple
Religious
34
Which British king demanded that a true English Bible be created?
King James I
King Arthur
Queen Elizabeth I
King Henry VIII
35
True or False--Psalms were originally written to be sung or chanted.
True
False
36
How is the Taoist anecdote “The Missing Axe” an example of a
paradox
?
All boys are guilty until proven innocent
Axe owners are complicated men
He saw the boy as a thief, then as just a boy
The axe was gone
37
What are the first five books of the Old Testament traditionally called?
Five Books of Moses
Torah
All of the Above
Pentaeuch
38
Beowulf
is the oldest surviving example of what story motif?
Trickster
Quest
Super Hero
Survival
39
What is the irony of the anti-war poem, "The Parable of the Old Man and the Young"?
It showed the stupidity of the European countries' pride
Abraham's pride drives him to kill his son, despite the ram
Europe's leaders ignored the chance for peace
All of the above
40
According to Taoists, what do we use?
Empty spaces or "non-being"
Concrete and steel
Walls
Spokes on a wheel
41
Folk tales and tall tales tell stories about a specific...
All of these
Culture
Civilization
Society
42
True or False--The King James Bible is the only "true" Bible.
False
True
43
What was the point of "The Lost Horse"?
Horses cannot be trusted
All gifts are welcome
All things have their good and bad sides
Don't go to war against the nomads
44
Which of these is based on a real event or person?
Tall Tale
Legend
Folk Tale
Myth
