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

It is a life-force that symbolises relationships.

Which statement is true of Australia’s religious landscape since 1945?

Interfaith activity did not exist organisationally until the 1970s.

Which of the following was significantly affected by post-1945 migration to Australia from England?

The number of Anglicans in Australia

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

To express a common Christian voice on issues of concern in society

Which of the following best explains why religious traditions are engaged in Aboriginal 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.

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

Leslie has changed religious traditions

Which of the following is true of Christianity as a religious tradition in Australia?

Pentecostalism attracts more younger adherents than other Christian variant

Which of the following is an example of an ecumenical development in Australia?

The formation of the National Council of Churches in Australia

Which of the following is correct?

Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false

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

Perception that response of religion to enduring questions is outdated

Which of the following reflects a change in Australian Christianity from the 1950s to the present day?

Pentecostal movements have increased significantly in size.

Which of the following was an outcome of the Mabo decision?

The legal concept of terra nullius was re-examined and overturned

The traditional role of initiation ceremonies in Aboriginal spirituality has been to prepare young people

to undertake adult responsibilities.

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

It promotes tolerance and religious understanding.

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of ceremonial practices in Aboriginal spiritualities?

To maintain a connection between the physical and spiritual worlds

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

The aftermath of the Vietnam War

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

Individual fulfilment is sought.

What do ecumenism and interfaith dialogue have in common?

They both value religious harmony while respecting religious diversity.

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

It establishes a moral code that informs and unites all life.

Why is kinship important in Aboriginal spirituality?

It defines relationships in the community.

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1
Which of the following is true of totemic identity in Aboriginal spirituality?
It encourages separation from one’s country
It is a life-force that symbolises relationships.
It identifies a temporary relationship between individuals and their totem.
It connects individuals with the wider Australian community
2
Which statement is true of Australia’s religious landscape since 1945?
Interfaith activity did not exist organisationally until the 1970s.
Religions have become less concerned with humanitarian aspects
Organised religions have become more competitive and less cooperative.
3
Which of the following enabled pastoral leases and Native Title to co-exist?
Wik decision 1996
Native Title Act 1993 (Cth)
Native Title Amendment Act 1998 (Cth)
Mabo Decision 1992
4
Which of the following was significantly affected by post-1945 migration to Australia from England?
The number of Hindus in Australia
The number of Anglicans in Australia
The number of Catholics in Australia
The number of Buddhists in Australia
5
Of the following, which is the most common pattern of denominational switching?
From Anglican to Salvation Army
Catholic to Pentecostal
Orthodox to Uniting
Pentecostal to Anglican
6
What would supporters of ecumenism be likely to reject?
Sectarianism
Denominational switching
Reconciliation
Inter-Faith Dialogue
7
Which of the following is a key focus of the NSW Ecumenical Council?
To encourage Christian adherents to undertake active roles in Australia
To provide a common voice for different religious traditions on refugees
To promote unification among different religious traditions
To express a common Christian voice on issues of concern in society
8
Which of the following best explains why religious traditions are engaged in Aboriginal reconciliation?
They desire to incorporate Aboriginal symbolism into their own tradition.
They recognise injustices of the past.
They support ecumenical dialogue.
They encourage conversion to their own tradition.
9
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.
10
Leslie has left the Uniting Church and become a Muslim. Which statement best describes Leslie’s action?
Leslie has switched denominations.
Leslie has joined an interfaith organisation.
Leslie has become sectarian.
Leslie has changed religious traditions
11
Within Aboriginal spirituality, which of the following was a result of dispossession?
Racial Discrimination Act, 1975
Separation from kinship groups
The declining importance of missions
A redefining of the concept of terra nullius
12
Which of the following is true of Christianity as a religious tradition in Australia?
All Christian denominations are working towards changing some beliefs
Pentecostalism attracts more younger adherents than other Christian variant
Christianity is no longer the dominant religious tradition.
13
Which of the following is an example of an ecumenical development in Australia?
The Seventh Assembly of the World Council of Churches in Canberra
The formation of the Australian Partnership of Religious Organisations
Support for Aboriginal Reconciliation
The formation of the National Council of Churches in Australia
14
Which of the following is correct?
Both statements are true.
Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
Both statements are false.
Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.
15
Which of the following had the effect of removing Aboriginal children from their families?
Self-determination
Assimilation
Self-management
Multicultralism
16
Which of the following is correct?
Both statements are false.
Both statements are true.
Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.
17
According to the sign, which of the following occurs at this church?
Ecumenical activity
Multifaith worship
Interfaith dialogue
Secular praying
18
What is the most likely reason for the current rise in secularism in Australia?
Increasing sectarian rivalry between Christian denominations
Perception that response of religion to enduring questions is outdated
Recent trends in denominational switching
Growing interest in New Age religions
19
In which year is it most likely that this sign would have been seen outside a Uniting church?
1985
1965
1975
1955
20
Which of the following reflects a change in Australian Christianity from the 1950s to the present day?
Pentecostal movements have increased significantly in size.
The average age of Christian adherents has decreased
The proportion of Catholics attending church regularly has increased
Christian denominations are generally less multicultural.
21
What aspect of Aboriginal spirituality best relates to this quotation?
Art
Kinship
Magic
Dreaming
22
Which of the following was an outcome of the Mabo decision?
The legal concept of terra nullius was re-examined and overturned
Aboriginal people gained the right to purchase private property.
Aboriginal people could gain access to privately-owned land for spiritual p
23
The traditional role of initiation ceremonies in Aboriginal spirituality has been to prepare young people
to undertake adult responsibilities.
to develop a relationship with the religious traditions.
for their struggle for Land Rights.
for the effects of dispossession.
24
Which of the following best recognises the importance of the land in Aboriginal spirituality?
Protectionism
ASSIMILIATION
Ecumenism
Reconciliation
25
Which of the following led to Aboriginal people being separated from their kinship groups?
Assimilation
Wik decision
Self-determination
Secularism
26
Which of the following is an important role of interfaith dialogue?
It provides a structure for the sharing of resources.
It helps people who are considering switching religions.
It promotes tolerance and religious understanding.
It promotes social justice among denominations.
27
Which of the following best describes the main purpose of ceremonial practices in Aboriginal spiritualities?
To provide support for the roles and responsibilities of elders
To complete initiation rites
To maintain a connection between the physical and spiritual worlds
To redefine Dreaming events and obligations to the land
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 false.
Both statements are true.
29
Which of the following contributed significantly to the growth of Buddhism in Australia?
The aftermath of World War II
An increase in migration from Pakistan
An increase in migration from the Philippines
The aftermath of the Vietnam War
30
The most recent Australian Census data has seen the “no religion” category rise to:
10% of population
40% of population
30% of population
20% of population
31
Which of the following is correct?
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.
32
A selection of religious groups in Australia is shown. How many of these groups are Christian denominations?
4
1
3
2
33
Which of the following is a typical feature of New Age religions?
Divine beings are worshipped.
Cult status is achieved.
Individual fulfilment is sought.
Foundational texts form the basis of all beliefs.
34
What do ecumenism and interfaith dialogue have in common?
They both value religious harmony while respecting religious diversity.
They both focus on promoting women into key leadership positions
They both aim at rationalising the use of buildings for shared worship.
They both aspire to achieve a unification of beliefs.
35
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 establishes a moral code that informs and unites all life.
It symbolises the secular nature of customs and traditions.
36
Why is kinship important in Aboriginal spirituality?
Allows Indigenous and non-Indigenous spiritualities to forge relationships
It is an alternative to the hierarchical structure of religious traditions.
It reinforces relationships that exist outside the natural world.
It defines relationships in the community.
37
Which church can be considered to have been formed as a consequence of the ecumenical movement in Australia?
Congregational
Presbyterian
Anglican
Uniting
38
Which of the following is likely to best explain the trend shown?
Increased secularisation
Increased interfaith dialogue
Increased denominational switching
Increased immigration

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