PHIL 1304 Final Review

Question 1

Which of the following is a key concept in Confucianism, emphasizing respect and duty within the family?

Accepted Answer

filial Piety

Question 2

How did Greek religion influence Roman religion?

Accepted Answer

Romans adopted Greek gods, renaming them with Latin names

Question 3

Which of these practices is common to both Voodoo and Santería as a way to communicate with spirits?

Accepted Answer

Divination rituals, often involving shells, cards, or pendulums

Question 4

Which Egyptian god was believed to be the king of the gods and the sun god?

Accepted Answer

Ra

Question 5

In Judaism, what is the name of the day of rest and worship observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening?

Accepted Answer

Shabbat

Question 6

In Buddhism, what is “Nirvana”?

Accepted Answer

A state of enlightenment and freedom from suffering

Question 7

What is the goal of the process called "auditing" in Scientology?

Accepted Answer

To clear negative mental blocks and achieve spiritual freedom

Question 8

In narco-cultura, which folk saint is often venerated for protection and is seen as a spiritual figure?

Accepted Answer

Santa Muerte

Question 9

In Islam, which prophet is considered the last prophet and the one to whom the Quran was revealed?

Accepted Answer

Muhammad

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT part of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Worship of gods leads to enlightenment

Question 11

Which of the following concepts is central to Daoism, advocating for effortless action in harmony with the natural world

Accepted Answer

Wu Wei

Question 12

In Islam, what is the term for the pilgrimage to Mecca?

Accepted Answer

Hajj

Question 13

Which of the following religions see Jesus as a prophet in a lineage of prophets?

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 14

In Christianity, what event does Easter celebrate?

Accepted Answer

The resurrection of Jesus

Question 15

What was the purpose of mummification in ancient Egyptian religion?

Accepted Answer

To prepare the body for the afterlife

Question 16

Which figure is considered the patriarch of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

Accepted Answer

Abraham

Question 17

In Hinduism, what is the term for the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?

Accepted Answer

Samsara

Question 18

What are the three characteristics of religion?

Accepted Answer

sociological, theoretical, practical

Question 19

What does “Dao” (or “Tao”) mean in Daoism?

Accepted Answer

The Way or Path

Question 20

In Hindu belief, what is “dharma”?

Accepted Answer

The law of cause and effect

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