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

It promotes religious tolerance and religious understanding

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

Individual fulfillment is sought

How do these statements relate to Aboriginal spirituality?

Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true

Which of the following best explains the rise of New Age religions?

Wider visions of enlightenment and fulfilment in society

Which of the following statements about Aboriginal native title (n.t.) is true

Wik found that n.t. and pastoral leases coexist

What effect do the Native Title Act, Mabo and Wik rulings have on Aboriginal spiritualities?

They enhance the revitalisation of Aboriginal traditions.

To what was Kevin Rudd referring to in this part of the Apology to Indigenous Australians?

Assimilation policies that had led to injustices

What is the primary function of Aboriginal ceremonial life?

To merge past, present and future

What is the most likely reason for the trends shown in the graph

Increased immigration from non-Christian countries

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

The aftermath of the Vietnam War

How was the Uniting Church formation in 1977 received by the Christian denominations involved?

Almost all Methodists supported it

Leslie has left the Uniting Church to become a Muslim. Which best describes Leslie's actions.

Leslie has changed religious traditions

Of the following, which is the most common pattern of denominational switching?

From Pentecostal to another Pentecostal

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

It establishes a moral code that informs and unites all life

Which of the following is correct

Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false

What did the Mabo decision recognise?

Indigenous peoples have native title to land

Why are Elders in Aboriginal communities given significant status and respect?

They possess valued knowledge about Aboriginal spirituality

Which of the following has been a consequence of immigration since 1945?

The Catholic Church has become more multicultural

According to recent Australian census data, which of the following is correct?

The Uniting Church is the 3rd largest Christian denomination

Burial in one's "country" is important in Aboriginal spirituality because

the deceased's spirit can return to it's ancestors.

The main reason that interfaith dialogue is important is that it provides

a forum for the discussion of social justice issues

Initiation ceremonies in Aboriginal spirituality has been to traditionally prepare young people

to undertake adult responsibilities

How has Christianity changed in Australia since 1945?

Denomination switching has caused Pentacostalism to grow.

Which destinations are most likely to be on a New Age religion study tour?

Stonehenge (UK) & the Festival of Body, Mind & Spirit (Oslo)

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

To express a common Christian voice on societal issues

Which of the following is true of the Anglican Church?

It was formerly known as the Church of England in Australia

In which of the following do both examples refer to ecumenical developments in Australia?

Formation of NCCA & resource sharing in rural churches

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

It is a life-force that symbolises relationships

Which of the following is an example of secularisation?

Shops trading seven days a week

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1
Which best ranks the next 3 religions in Australia, after Christianity from largest to smallest
Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
Islam, Buddhism, Judaism
2
What would supporters of ecumenism be likely to reject?
Denominational switching
Sectarianism
Interfaith dialogue
Reconciliation
3
What is the purpose of ecumenical dialogue?
mutual understanding
Conversion
Unification
Social Justice
4
Which of the following is an important role for interfaith dialogue?
It provides a structure for the sharing of resources
It helps people who are considering switching religions
It promotes religious tolerance and religious understanding
It promotes social justice among denominations
5
According to census data, what % of Australian population identify with a religious tradition?
Between 40% and 50%
Less than 40%
Between 50% & 60%
More than 60%
6
Which of the following is a typical feature of New Age religions?
Divine beings are worshipped
Foundational texts form the basis of all beliefs
Cult status is achieved
Individual fulfillment is sought
7
How do these statements relate to Aboriginal spirituality?
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
8
According to current census data, which faith tradition is most common amongst recent migrants
Islam
No religion
Christianity
Buddhism
9
Which three religions have grown in Australia as a result of immigration since 1990?
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam
Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism
Buddhism, Islam, Judaism
Hinduism, Islam, Judaism
10
What is the main function of the National Council of Churches?
To promote reconciliation
To prevent secularisation
To promote ecumenism
To prevent denominational switching
11
Which of the following best explains the rise of New Age religions?
Post-war immigration
Change in governance of traditional, mainstream religions
Wider visions of enlightenment and fulfilment in society
Abolition of the White Australia Policy
12
Which of the following statements about Aboriginal native title (n.t.) is true
Council of Aboriginal Reconciliation ruled that n.t. existed
"Bringing them home" was the first legal recognition of n.t.
Wik found that n.t. and pastoral leases coexist
The Mabo decision responded to Aboriginal Deaths in custody
13
What effect do the Native Title Act, Mabo and Wik rulings have on Aboriginal spiritualities?
They enhance the revitalisation of Aboriginal traditions.
They discourage the economic ambitions of pastoralists.
They support the concept of terra nullius.
They address past economic injustices for Aboriginals.
14
To what was Kevin Rudd referring to in this part of the Apology to Indigenous Australians?
Empowering non-aboriginals in decisions for reconciliation
Assimilation policies that had led to injustices
The ending of the White Australia policy
The gap in health & education equality of aboriginal peoples
15
What is the primary function of Aboriginal ceremonial life?
To celebrate the Dreaming
To worship Ancestral beings
To commemorate past activities
To merge past, present and future
16
Within Aboriginal Spirituality, which of the following requires ceremonial initiation?
Belonging to ritual estate
Transition into adult roles
Adoption of the language group
Introduction to totemic group
17
What is the most likely reason for the trends shown in the graph
Greater acceptance of non-Christian religions by Australians
Increased immigration from non-Christian countries
Increased secularisation in Australia
Conversion of Aust. Christians to non-Christian religions
18
Which of the following contributed significantly to the growth of Buddhism in Australia?
An increase in migration from pakistan
The aftermath of World War II
An increase in migration from the Philippines
The aftermath of the Vietnam War
19
How was the Uniting Church formation in 1977 received by the Christian denominations involved?
Almost all Methodists opposed it.
Almost all Methodists supported it
Almost all Congregationalists opposed it.
Almost all Presbyterians supported it.
20
Leslie has left the Uniting Church to become a Muslim. Which best describes Leslie's actions.
Leslie has switched denominations
Leslie has changed religious traditions
Leslie has become sectarian
Leslie has joined an interfaith organisation
21
How many of these churches are Protestant?
3
1
4
2
22
Of the following, which is the most common pattern of denominational switching?
From Pentecostal to Anglican
From Anglican to Salvation Army
From Catholic to Uniting
From Pentecostal to another Pentecostal
23
Which of the following is an important aspect of the Dreaming?
It establishes a moral code that informs and unites all life
It arranges events in order of time.
It recognises totem as an ancient form of worship
It symbolises the secular nature of customs and traditions
24
Which of the following is central to the Dreaming
Law
Marriage
Dispossession
Assimilation
25
Immigration caused the greatest growth in which group?
Presbyterian/Reformed
Non-Christian
Methodist/Uniting
Catholic
26
According to census data, what proportion of Australians identify as having no religion?
Between 40% & 49%
Less than 30%
50% or more
Between 30% and 39%
27
What is the basis of the Dreaming?
Ceremonial Life
Kinship
Land
Totem
28
Which of the following is correct
Both statements are false
Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
Both statements are true
Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
29
What did the Mabo decision recognise?
Native title overrides pastoral leases
Australia was declared terra nullius
Indigenous peoples have native title to land
Aboriginal peoples have the right to negotiate
30
Within Aboriginal spirituality, which of the following is the result of dispossession?
Racial Discrimination Act, 1975
The declining importance of missions
Separation from kinship groups
A redefining of the concept of Terra Nullius
31
Why are Elders in Aboriginal communities given significant status and respect?
They lead negotiations regarding land rights claims
They encourage Aboriginal youth to enter the professions
They promote modern non-Aboriginal spiritualities
They possess valued knowledge about Aboriginal spirituality
32
Which of the following has been a consequence of immigration since 1945?
The Catholic Church has become more multicultural
Hinduism is the 2nd largest non-Christian religion in Aust.
The number of Christian denominations has declined
New Age religions are part of The NSW Council of Churches
33
According to recent Australian census data, which of the following is correct?
The number of reported non-Christians has decreased
Anglicanism is the largest Christian denomination
The Uniting Church is the 3rd largest Christian denomination
The number of people reporting 'No Religion' has decreased
34
Which of the following enabled pastoral leases and Native Title to co-exist?
Wik decision 1996
Native Title Amendment Act 1998
Native Title Act 1993
Mabo decision 1992
35
Burial in one's "country" is important in Aboriginal spirituality because
the deceased's spirit can return to it's ancestors.
relatives can complete the burial rituals
the deceased's spirit can be comforted
relatives can access the burial site
36
The main reason that interfaith dialogue is important is that it provides
funding to support the work of the World Council of Churches
a structural basis for the development of secularism
a basis for the future merger of religious traditions
a forum for the discussion of social justice issues
37
Which of the following led to Aboriginal people being separated from their kinship groups?
secularism
Assimilation
Self-determination
Wik decision
38
Initiation ceremonies in Aboriginal spirituality has been to traditionally prepare young people
for the effects of dispossession
for their struggle for Land Rights
to undertake adult responsibilities
to develop a relationship with the religious traditions
39
How has Christianity changed in Australia since 1945?
Immigration has grown Christian sectarianism & secularism
Denomination switching has caused Pentacostalism to grow.
Ecumenism has made Christianity a more dominant tradition.
Funding religious schools have caused Christianity to grow.
40
Which of the following names the 3 major Christian denominations in Aust. in decreasing size
Anglican, Catholic, Orthodox
Catholic, Anglican, Uniting
Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican
Anglican, Uniting, Catholic
41
Which of the following is correct?
Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
Both statements are false
Both statements are true
Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
42
Which destinations are most likely to be on a New Age religion study tour?
Angkor Wat, Cambodia and St. Paul's Cathedral, London
Stonehenge (UK) & the Festival of Body, Mind & Spirit (Oslo)
The Ka'ba, Mecca and the Ganges river, India
The Wailing Wall, Jerusalem and Anzac Cove, Gallipoli.
43
Which of the following is a focus of the NSW Ecumenical Council?
To provide a common voice for all faiths on societal issues
To encourage greater participation by Christian adherents
To promote unification among different religious traditions
To express a common Christian voice on societal issues
44
Which of the following is correct?
Both statements are false.
Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
Both statements are true.
45
Which of the following is true of the Anglican Church?
It is the largest Christian denomination in Australia
It separated from the Uniting Church in 1987
It was formerly known as the Church of England in Australia
It is no longer a member of the NSW Ecumenical Council
46
Which of the following is likely to best explain the trend shown?
Increased secularisation
Increased interfaith dialogue
Increased denominational switching
Increased immigration
47
Which Church has been least affected by denominational switching since 2001?
Uniting
Pentecostal
Catholic
Anglican
48
In which of the following do both examples refer to ecumenical developments in Australia?
Interfaith Dialogue & Aust. Partnership of World Religions
World Council of Churches and parliament of World religions.
Support for Aboriginal Reconciliation & White Aust. Policy
Formation of NCCA & resource sharing in rural churches
49
Which of the following is true of totemic identity in Aboriginal spirituality?
It is a life-force that symbolises relationships
It connects individuals with the wider Australian community
It encourages separation from one's country
It is a temporary union between individuals and their totem
50
Which of the following is an example of secularisation?
Shops trading seven days a week
Rise in the number of cults in Australia
Multifaith service for the victims of Vic. bushfires
Peace march on Palm Sunday
51
Which church is considered to have formed as a consequence of the ecumenical movement in Aust.
Anglican
Congregational
Presbyterian
Uniting
52
Which of the following is a common characteristic of New Age religions?
They value ecumenism
They focus on the spiritual needs of their adherents
They integrate non-Christian religions into common beliefs.
They all reject materialism
53
What role does an initiation ceremony have in Aboriginal spirituality?
It prepares young Aboriginal people for political life
It defines gender during different stages of life
It provides a reliable supply of food
It teaches young Aboriginals about their responsibilities
54
Which statement best explains why faith traditions are engaged in Aboriginal reconciliation
They wish to include Aboriginal symbolism into their faith
They recognise injustices of the past
They support ecumenical dialogue
They encourage conversion to their own tradition
55
Which of the following is a distinctive feature of Aboriginal spirituality
It places high value on material possessions
It makes no separation between the spiritual and the secular
It values competition between Aboriginal communities
It values competition within Aboriginal communities
56
What is the most likely reason for the current rise in secularism in Australia?
Recent trends in denominational switching
Religious tradition's answers to BIG questions are outdated
Increasing sectarian rivalry between Christian denominations
Growing interest in New Age religions

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