World Religions 3rd Final Prep

Question 1

The first of the Five Pillars of Islam is

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stating that there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet

Question 2

Direct experience of God or union with the divine, sometimes through meditation.

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Mysticism

Question 3

in Hinduism, one’s eternal soul that is reincarnated, understood to be of the same essence as Brahman.

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Atman

Question 4

in Hinduism, one’s ethical duty based on position in life.

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Dharma

Question 5

Gautama attained enlightenment after he

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meditated deeply under the Bodhi tree

Question 6

Belief that GOD exists IN and IS MADE OF ALL THINGS together

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Pantheism

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the Buddhist Three Marks of Existence?

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action (karma)

Question 8

Hinduism began where in the world?

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in the Indus River Valley

Question 9

The notion the ultimate reality being BEYOND human existence and comprehension

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transcendence

Question 10

A holy city for Muslims is:

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Medina

Question 11

The name "Islam" is derived from a root word meaning:

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surrender or submission

Question 12

The Hindu God who destroys/transforms, worshipped by some sects as the supreme God.

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Shiva

Question 13

The cosmic law of cause and effect of actions.

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Karma

Question 14

These were the Three Passing Sights that Gautama witnessed that made him realize the essence of life:

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sickness, old age, and death

Question 15

"Buddha" means:

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enlightened one

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