Why are some non-theistic religions also called 'ethical religions'?

They revolve around morals instead of a god's commandments.

Why doesn't sociology attempt to judge or disprove religious doctrine?

Faith is based on conviction rather than scientific evidence.

Why do some members of a religion use force to promote their message?

Religious texts are interpreted as justifying violence.

Finish this dialogue between anthropologists: Anthropologist 1: All shamans believe trees are the most spiritual beings

Anthropologist 2: It is difficult to categorize what ALL shamans believe

Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

Fasting during the month of Ramadan

Why are sects often confused with cults?

Because both sects and cults both generally withdraw from society.

Why do Jews practice circumcision?

Circumcision is a symbol of the covenant between the Jews and God.

Why is Animism NOT considered a religion?

Because the beliefs are culturally specific.

What is the most notable difference between Sri Guru Granth Sahib and the other ten gurus of the Sikh religion?

Sri Guru Granth Sahib is a book.

How is Shamanism connected to Animism?

Shamans are often part of animist cultures.

As a symbol of ideals of the American people, the American flag is treated with great respect. In this sense, it could

could be considered a secular example of a totem

Why do geographers study the distribution of various religions in the world?

To better understand how religion impacts society

Why do Christians believe they are offered salvation?

Christians believe that Jesus' death offered salvation to his followers.

Why might someone contact a shaman?

To communicate with the spirits of the natural world.

Which of the following statements about Jewish identity is TRUE?

It's both a religious and an ethnic identity.

How are the Torah and the Christian Bible similar? How are they different?

The Christian Bible contains the Old and New Testament.

If you were an Animist, which of the following might you believe about a deceased relative?

That the relative was now a spirit residing in nature.

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1
Why are some non-theistic religions also called 'ethical religions'?
They focus on belief in gods rather than morals.
Their gods are not supernatural.
They are not based on the concept of reincarnation.
They revolve around morals instead of a god's commandments.
2
Why doesn't sociology attempt to judge or disprove religious doctrine?
Faith is based on conviction rather than scientific evidence.
None of the answers are correct
Religion is not organized in the same way as society.
Sociology does not deal with rituals or ceremonies.
3
Why do some members of a religion use force to promote their message?
It helps them to better broadcast their message.
Religious texts are interpreted as justifying violence.
Violence is often a foundational value in religions.
It has a proven track record of effectiveness.
4
Finish this dialogue between anthropologists: Anthropologist 1: All shamans believe trees are the most spiritual beings
Anthropologist 2: It is difficult to categorize what ALL shamans believe
Anthro. 2: Actually, I think all shamans believe flowers are the most .....
Anthropologist 2: Shamans don't believe that nature is spiritual.
Anthropologist 2: Yes, that's true.
5
Which of the following systems of ethics and moral responsibilities do Hindus believe in?
Reincarnation
Karma
Dharma
Mantra
6
Which of the Sikh gurus died from torture?
The Fifth Guru, Arjan
The Tenth Guru, Gobind Singh
The Third Guru, Amar Das
The Second Guru, Angad
7
How would you describe the everyday routines of our daily lives, such as getting dressed and brushing our hair?
Prosaic
Profane
Ritualistic
Sacred
8
Confucianists believe in placing morality and tradition above one's self-interests. What do they call this concept?
Karma
Dharma
Moksha
Ren
9
Which of the following statements is NOT a belief about God shared by Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
God is all knowing.
Jesus is God's son.
God is all powerful.
God is all seeing.
10
Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Recognizing Jesus as God's messenger
Recognizing Allah as one of various Gods
Circumcision
Fasting during the month of Ramadan
11
In what religious tradition was Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, raised?
Sikhism
Islam
Hinduism
Buddism
12
Why are sects often confused with cults?
Because both sects and cults form around one highly charismatic individual.
Because both sects and cults require their leaders to be trained.
Because both sects and cults both generally withdraw from society.
None of the answers are correct.
13
Why do Jews practice circumcision?
Circumcision is written in the Ten Commandments.
Circumcision is required by the New Testament.
Circumcision is one of the Five Pillars.
Circumcision is a symbol of the covenant between the Jews and God.
14
Which type of religious organization is the most integrated into the larger society?
None of these are integrated into the larger society.
A church
A cult
A sect
15
Why is Animism NOT considered a religion?
Because Animism is not very old.
Because Animists don't have holidays.
Because the beliefs are culturally specific.
Because there is no higher power in Animism.
16
What is the most notable difference between Sri Guru Granth Sahib and the other ten gurus of the Sikh religion?
Sri Guru Granth Sahib is a woman.
Sri Guru Granth Sahib came from Africa.
ri Guru Granth Sahib was a Muslim.
Sri Guru Granth Sahib is a book.
17
How is Shamanism connected to Animism?
An animist society will never use a shaman.
Shamans are often part of animist cultures.
Shamans introduced the idea of animism to the world, but no longer exist.
A society is not considered animist unless they make use of a shaman.
18
The Harmandir Sahib, the Golden Temple of the Sikh religion, found in which Indian city formerly known as Ramdaspur?
Bangalore
Dehli
Amritsar
Mumbai
19
As a symbol of ideals of the American people, the American flag is treated with great respect. In this sense, it could
could be considered a secular example of a religion
could be considered a secular example of a faith
could be considered a secular example of an idol
could be considered a secular example of a totem
20
All of the following can lead to conflicts between religious groups, EXCEPT:
Similar traditions
Disputes related to historical ties to lands
Strong differences in ideology
Past persecution and violence
21
Why do geographers study the distribution of various religions in the world?
To better understand how religion impacts society
To reduce the numbers of people who are non-believers
To determine how to alter the belief systems of people in certain regions
To develop a better religious doctrine
22
Why do Christians believe they are offered salvation?
Christians believe that they should follow the Five Pillars.
Christians believe they are the chosen people.
Christians believe that Jesus' death offered salvation to his followers.
Christians believe in a covenant with God, which guarantees salvation.
23
Religion plays a role in the lives of people in all of the following ways, EXCEPT:
How they understand death
What they do with their time
How they understand the purpose of their life
Where they can afford to live
24
Why might someone contact a shaman?
To borrow money from them.
To settle a dispute between neighbors.
To communicate with the spirits of the natural world.
To put a spell on an enemy.
25
Which of the following statements about Jewish identity is TRUE?
It's both a religious and an ethnic identity.
It was originally developed as a response to Christianity.
It entails a single, unified set of beliefs.
It originated in the United States.
26
How are the Torah and the Christian Bible similar? How are they different?
Torah is a record of past events, while Christian Bible is a moral guide.
The Torah and the Christian Bible are exactly the same.
The Christian Bible contains the Old and New Testament.
Torah is the Old Testament, while the Christian Bible is only the New.
27
Siddhartha Gautama is sometimes referred to as _____.
The Enlightened One.
The Knowledgeable One.
The Master.
The Mentor.
28
Which of the following was the official religion of China for about two millennia?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Christianity
29
In its dedication to total equality among all people, Sikhism rejects what traditional inequality in India?
Caste System
Hindu Elitism
Male Dominance
Regional Power
30
If you were an Animist, which of the following might you believe about a deceased relative?
That the relative had no way of influencing your daily life.
That the relative was now a spirit residing in nature.
That the relative no longer had a soul.
That the relative was now in heaven.

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