Which of the following best accounts for the rise of new religious expressions and spiritualities?

Searching for a sense of belonging

How would people with the view expressed in Source C respond to a serious illness in their family?

They would not pray, but put their trust in science.

On which of the following are an atheist and a scientific humanist most likely to have a similar view?

The relevance of a transcendent dimension in everyday life, The role of science as the key to all human advancement

Which of the following best characterises the nature of the transcendent?

It is not restricted by the dimensions of time and space.

Which of the following views is a theist most likely to hold?

The source of human morality is external to the universe.

What best explains the growth of ecological awareness within new religious expressions and spiritualities?

The belief that the human community and the Earth form a unity

An advertisement is shown. What sort of person would be most likely to attend this event?

One seeking new spiritual expressions

Rational humanism is a non-religious worldview that strongly emphasises which of the following?

The use of human logic to resolve challenges

Which of the following best characterises materialism?

It associates a person’s sense of self with their possessions.

Which of the following best describes the difference between a religious and non-religious worldview?

Searching for answers from transcendent beings

An advertisement is shown. What is the most likely reason for a person to take this journey?

To achieve a sense of meaning in life

Which of the following is likely to be a reaction against the rise of materialism?

An increase in interest in exploring new religious spiritualities

Which statement best defines the transcendent dimension of religion?

God is omnipresent, being in all places and all times at once

Which of the following best expresses the slogan’s (Source D) message?

Life ends at death but God still exists.

Which view is most likely to be held by Rational Humanists?

Fulfilment can be achieved by developing one's intelligence and talents.

Which practice is most characteristic of polytheism?

Appealing to the gods for protection

Which of the following is a significant contribution made by the religious dimension to human history?

The provision of inspirational themes for artworks and music

What distinguishes a religious from a non-religious worldview?

An acknowledgement of the afterlife

Which statement best defines the transcendent dimension of religion?

God is omnipresent, being in all places and all times at once.

Which of the following statements would scientific humanists reject?

Human law should be shaped by religious traditions.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the growth of New Religious Movements?

Increasing reliance on traditional religious answers to difficult problems.

Which of the following makes an atheistic belief system a non-religious belief system?

The absence of any divine revelation

What was the purpose of sacrifice in animistic traditions?

To control the physical environment

Which of the following is true of religious affiliation?

Islam is the dominant religion in Indonesia.

Which of the following best describes an atheist's view on morality?

Morality is a characteristic of the human race.

Which of the following best characterises polytheism?

A belief that all deities dwell within or beyond the natural world

On which of the following statements would religious and non-religious worldviews be most likely to agree?

Humans are able to make ethical decisions.

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1
Which of the following typically claims that reason and logic are the best guide to moral behaviour?
Monotheism
Scientific humanism
Materialism
Rational humanism
2
Which of the following best accounts for the rise of new religious expressions and spiritualities?
Searching for a sense of belonging
Disenchantment with scientific progress in society
Social media platforms that support scientific progress
Strengthening of traditional religious practices
3
Of the following, who would be most likely to make a moral decision based on spiritual experiences?
A secularist
A humanist
A rationalist
A polytheist
4
After Christianity, which two religious traditions have the greatest number of adherents globally?
Islam and Hinduism
Buddhism and Hinduism
Islam and Judaism
Buddhism and Judaism
5
Which of the following is Country X most likely to be?
China
Thailand
Japan
India
6
“Reason is the only valid path to the truth.” This statement is an expression of which of the following?
Scientific cohesion
Agnosticism
Polytheism
Rational humanism
7
What is the most likely reason for a person to attend the event in the advertisement?
To gain insights into ecological awareness
To seek individual fulfilment
To seek a united spiritual worldview
To gain astrological enlightenment
8
How would people with the view expressed in Source C respond to a serious illness in their family?
They would pray for acceptance of whatever happens, and not use science.
They would pray expecting God will help, and also use science.
They would not pray, but would not be restricted to scientific solutions.
They would not pray, but put their trust in science.
9
On which of the following are an atheist and a scientific humanist most likely to have a similar view?
The causes of environmental change
The relevance of a transcendent dimension in everyday life
The role of science as the key to all human advancement
The value of materialism in achieving personal fulfilment
10
Which of the following beliefs does the slogan reflect?
Rational humanism
Atheism
Theism
Polytheism
11
Which of the following best characterises the nature of the transcendent?
It uses science to respond to the questions of existence.
It is an essential aspect of humanism.
It is not restricted by the dimensions of time and space.
It emphasises that humans are not responsible for their actions.
12
Which of the following views is a theist most likely to hold?
Scientific methodology will eventually lead to the discovery of all truth.
The source of human morality is external to the universe.
Ethical standards must be based on widely accepted human behaviours.
Humans are free from having to follow any absolute moral teachings.
13
What best explains the growth of ecological awareness within new religious expressions and spiritualities?
Fear of the economic impact of climate change
The belief that the human community and the Earth form a unity
Disagreement with traditional religious practice
The idea that God is the transcendent creator of the Earth
14
The basis of animist spiritualities and beliefs is that the physical and spiritual worlds are;
irrelevant to each other.
in opposition to each other.
inseparable from each other.
isolated from each other.
15
An advertisement is shown. What sort of person would be most likely to attend this event?
One seeking new spiritual expressions
One committed to traditional religious practices
One seeking a rational explanation for life’s events
One committed to scientific humanism
16
Rational humanism is a non-religious worldview that strongly emphasises which of the following?
The value of the human soul
The use of human logic to resolve challenges
The fixed nature of humankind
The power of humanity to make the world free from violence
17
Which of the following best characterises materialism?
It encourages individuals to explore new religious expressions.
It prioritises the use of products and services that help the environment.
It associates a person’s sense of self with their possessions.
It promotes a focus on the needs of society rather than the individual.
18
Which of the following nations has a large number of adherents in four of the five religious traditions?
Indonesia
USA
Brazil
India
19
Which of the following best describes the difference between a religious and non-religious worldview?
Applying a moral framework
Celebrating traditions that mark significant milestones
Searching for answers from transcendent beings
Advocating for environmental sustainability
20
An advertisement is shown. What is the most likely reason for a person to take this journey?
To seek salvation from evil
To detoxify his/her body of earthly impurities
To obtain forgiveness for previous wrongdoings
To achieve a sense of meaning in life
21
According to the table, which group of countries best reflects the global distribution of Islam?
Indonesia, Turkey, Nigeria
Saudi Arabia, USA, Philippines
Thailand, Indonesia, India
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Israel
22
Which of the following religious traditions has the THIRD largest number of adherents worldwide?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
23
Which of the following is a common characteristic of humanism?
It is free of secularism.
It values the role of religious rites of passage.
It accepts the existence of an afterlife.
It rejects supernaturalism.
24
Which of the following is likely to be a reaction against the rise of materialism?
A growth in intolerance towards freedom of religion
A decline in concern by religious traditions towards environmental issues
A decrease in government spending on religious schools
An increase in interest in exploring new religious spiritualities
25
Which statement best defines the transcendent dimension of religion?
God is omnipresent, being in all places and all times at once
God is all forgiving and repentance is the only requirement for salvation
God is present in the world in trees and sacred sites
God only speaks to the world through specific people, known as prophets
26
Which of the following best expresses the slogan’s (Source D) message?
Whether one believes in God or not has no impact on the life we lead.
Death is freedom from the restrictions of bodily existence.
Upon dying there is no judgement.
Life ends at death but God still exists.
27
Which of the following best explains the rise in new religious expressions?
Desire for ecological awareness
Decrease in immigration
Increase in sectarianism
Desire for personal fulfilment
28
Which view is most likely to be held by Rational Humanists?
The poor are always responsible for their own social problems.
The scientific method is the only way of making meaning.
Humans are made in the image and likeness of god.
Fulfilment can be achieved by developing one's intelligence and talents.
29
Which practice is most characteristic of polytheism?
Ritualised worship of animals
Offering sacrifices to the almighty transcendent being
Veneration of sacred texts
Appealing to the gods for protection
30
Which of the following is the dominant religion in South America?
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
31
Which country has the largest number of Buddhist adherents?
Malaysia
India
Indonesia
China
32
Which of the following is a significant contribution made by the religious dimension to human history?
The provision of inspirational themes for artworks and music
The use of sacred texts that explain how to accumulate material wealth
The collection of cultural artefacts for scientific purposes
The acceptance of all universal customs and practices
33
What distinguishes a religious from a non-religious worldview?
The practice of rituals and ceremonies
The use of ethical principles to guide human behaviour
An acknowledgement of the afterlife
The use of principal writings
34
A belief that non-human creatures and objects have souls would be described as what type of belief?
Animistic
Agnostic
Christian
Monotheistic
35
Which statement best defines the transcendent dimension of religion?
God only speaks to the world through specific people, known as prophets.
God is present in the world in trees and sacred sites.
God is all forgiving and repentance is the only requirement for salvation.
God is omnipresent, being in all places and all times at once.
36
Which of the following statements would scientific humanists reject?
Theories must be tested before they can be believed.
Humans must accept ultimate responsibility for their own destiny.
Living ethically develops social cohesion.
Human law should be shaped by religious traditions.
37
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the growth of New Religious Movements?
Increasing social consciousness, particularly about the environment.
Increasing reliance on traditional religious answers to difficult problems.
Increasing disenchantment with established religions.
Increasing understanding of scientific explanations of the universe.
38
Which of the following makes an atheistic belief system a non-religious belief system?
The absence of any divine revelation
The exclusion of significant rituals in important life events
The absence of an underlying ethical system
The exclusion of symbols and stories
39
Which of the following is not an example of polytheism?
Parsi
Hinduism
Shinto
Judaism
40
What was the purpose of sacrifice in animistic traditions?
To worship God
To forgive sins
To control the physical environment
To diminish fertility
41
Which of the following is true of religious affiliation?
Islam is the dominant religion in Indonesia.
Buddhism is the largest religion in the United States of America.
Christianity is practised by less than half of the population in Canada
Judaism is the largest tradition in Spain.
42
What is the main message being communicated by the poster?
The emptiness of materialism
The benefits of social responsibility
The benefits of meditation
The emptiness of social transformation
43
Which of the following best describes an atheist's view on morality?
Morality is derived from divine revelation.
Morality is non-existent in humans.
Morality is a characteristic of the human race.
Morality is not binding unless it is written into law.
44
In which two countries is Islam the dominant religion?
Indonesia and Pakistan
Thailand and Iraq
Afghanistan and South Africa
Iran and India
45
Which of the following best characterises polytheism?
A belief that all deities desire to punish humanity for wrongdoings
A belief that all human beings are gods and are control their own destinies
A belief that all deities dwell within or beyond the natural world
A belief that all gods played a role in the creation of the universe
46
Which of the following is a characteristic of monotheism?
Belief in Allah
Belief in the Holy Trinity
Belief in deities that govern different aspects of the physical world
Belief in one god
47
Which of the following is Country Y most likely to be?
Philippines
Malaysia
Australia
USA
48
Tam and Alex agree that animals have souls and an afterlife. Which belief system is being discussed?
Agnosticism
Secularism
Rationalism
Animism
49
According to current statistics, approximately 23% of the world's population belong to which religion?
Judaism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
50
Which of the following best explains why religious traditions seek ways to build community in the modern world?
To contribute to social transformation
To raise ecological awareness
To achieve social cohesion
To replace traditional worldviews
51
On which of the following statements would religious and non-religious worldviews be most likely to agree?
Morality comes from a belief in a transcendent being.
Morality is found in sacred texts and writings.
Humans alone are the source of their own destiny.
Humans are able to make ethical decisions.
52
Which development in mainstream society has encouraged the emergence of new religious expressions and spiritualities?
Growing trust in political institutions and solutions
Acknowledgement of the importance of diet in a healthy lifestyle
Rising status of the moral guidance of traditional religions
Obsessive desire for material possessions
53
Which of the following expresses the worldview of an agnostic?
There is no transcendent or divine reality.
There is some transcendent or divine reality.
There is uncertainty about a transcendent or divine reality.
There is a range of transcendent or divine realities.
54
Which factor distinguishes a religious funeral from a non-religious funeral?
The inclusion of popular music in the ceremony
The celebration of the life of the deceased
The reference to a transcendent dimension
The use of candles in the ceremony
55
A promotional Christmas poster for a clothing retailer is shown. Which of the following is reflected in this poster?
Animism
Spiritual development
Social cohesion
Materialism
56
Followers of which spirituality are most likely to respond to this advertisement (Source B)?
Born-again evangelicals
Mystic Hindus
Zen Buddhists
New-agers
57
In Source A, who expresses the humanist point of view?
Mel
Lee
Sam
Pat
58
In which two countries is Buddhism the dominant religion?
Nepal, Thailand
Thailand, Burma/Myanmar
Burma/Myanmar, Dubai
Sri Lanka, Nepal
59
Over the course of human history, which of the following has the religious dimension provided?
A means for knowledge and reason to explain the origins of the universe
A process that accelerates the development of individualism
A separation of faith from the private realm of an individual
A sense of communal responsibility
60
Which of the following is a feature common to both monotheism and polytheism?
The acknowledgement of a transcendent dimension
The belief that spirits can inhabit natural objects
The use of sacred texts
The existence of multiple deities
61
Questioning the authority of religious traditions is a characteristic of which of the following?
Humanism
New Age religions
Agnosticism
Theism
62
In which pair of countries is Buddhism the dominant religion?
The Philippines and Fiji
Samoa and Sri Lanka
India and Qatar
Thailand and Cambodia
63
Of the following, who would be most likely to modify their behaviour out of fear of transcendental judgement?
An agnostic
A rational humanist
A scientific humanist
An atheist
64
What do religious and non-religious worldviews have in common?
The experimental investigation of comprehensive scientific knowledge
The ethical achievement of transcendent meaningful communities
The common human quest for meaning in life and death
The shared pursuit of material prosperity
65
Which is an example of a non-religious worldview responding to the need for social responsibility?
The Sydney Royal Easter Show
The Salvation Army
Greenpeace
The National Church Life Survey
66
Which of the following ideas about knowledge does Source C express?
Faith provides knowledge where reason falls short.
Knowledge should be based on divine revelation.
Scientific method is the best form of knowledge.
Knowledge goes beyond scientific method.
67
Which of the following best describes what an agnostic believes?
A range of transcendent realities exists.
No proof of a transcendent reality exists.
A transcendent reality exists.
Proof of some transcendent realities exists.
68
Which of the following religions has the smallest number of adherents world-wide?
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
69
The growth of ecological awareness has gradually led to a rise in which of the following?
Totemism
New religious expressions
Materialism
Traditional religious expressions
70
Which of the following countries has the largest Christian population?
Malaysia
Indonesia
Philippines
Australia
71
Which of the following has both a religious dimension and a commitment to social responsibility?
The Salvation Army
Doctors Without Borders
Amnesty International
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
72
Which of the following viewpoints is most likely to be the position of an atheist?
Transcendence can be proven scientifically.
Tarot card readings provide legitimate guidance for decision making.
There is no life after death.
Humans need supernatural assistance to improve the quality of their lives.
73
After Hinduism, which is the largest religion in India?
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
74
Which of the following world views refers to a spiritual dimension beyond human experience?
Monotheist
Rationalist
Humanist
Materialist
75
What is Ashley’s (Source E) religious outlook or spirituality likely to be?
Tibetan Buddhist
Pentecostal Christian
New religious expression
Rational humanist
76
Which of the following accounts for religious groups acting on behalf of disadvantaged groups?
They have a focus on personal achievement
They are concerned by the impact of atheism
They value social cohesion
They have an individualistic world view
77
The belief that all elements in the material and natural world have a spirit or a soul is expressed by which worldview?
Humanism
Polytheism
Atheism
Animism
78
Which statement about non-religious world views is correct?
Agnostics accept that God created the universe.
Atheists reject the existence of God.
Atheists accept that God created the universe.
Agnostics reject the existence of God.
79
Which of the following is an example of a neo-pagan religion?
Scientology
Pentecostalism
Rastafarianism
Wicca
80
Which of the following religions has the smallest number of adherents worldwide?
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
81
Which of the following provides the foundation for monotheistic beliefs?
The natural environment
The human experience
The astrological world
The transcendent dimension
82
Which of the following has contributed most to the growth of new religious expressions and spiritualties?
Opposition to genetic engineering
Disenchantment with the environmentalist movement
Increased government funding to explore religious alternatives
The desire for self-direction
83
Sam believes that evil spirits cause poverty and starvation. Which of the following is Sam most likely to be?
Materialist
Rationalist
Humanist
Animist
84
Which of the following lists examples of polytheism?
Magi, Scientology, Syncretism
St Catherine, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Holy Spirit
Kali, Vishnu, Lakshmi
Baal, Torah, Pontifex Maximus
85
Why might individuals see value in embracing materialism?
It enables them to seek personal fulfilment through ecological initiatives.
It enables them to seek personal fulfilment by supporting community issues.
It enables them to satisfy their needs through ownership of possessions.
It enables them to place the needs of others ahead of their own.
86
Which statement best characterises Rational Humanism?
Human knowledge is revealed through the supernatural dimension
Human nature drives human intelligence
Humans rely only on the use of scientific methods for their advancement
Humans derive their moral codes from ancient texts
87
What is addressed by the principle of social responsibility?
Personal self-assertion
Personal pleasure
Issues of theology
Issues of inequality
88
What are the dominant religious traditions on the African continent?
Islam and Buddhism
Christianity and Hinduism
Islam and Christianity
Judaism and Christianity
89
Which of the following lists the five major world religions in order of their founding dates?
Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam
Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam
90
Which of the following is a common characteristic of agnosticism?
It accepts we cannot fully understand a transcendent dimension.
It rejects any concept of a transcendent dimension.
It rejects the existence of a human soul or spirit and an afterlife.
It accepts that evil has a supernatural cause.
91
Which of the following is the main religion in India?
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
92
On which of the following are an animist and an atheist most likely to have similar views?
A respect for the environment
The concept that ancestors have spirits who have an influence on the living
The idea that rocks have souls
The existence of a transcendent dimension in life
93
Source C reflects the view that human values are best served by
research and experimentation.
denying the existence of God.
personal testing of the will of God.
critical reasoning and personal exploration.
94
In Source A, who expresses an agnostic point of view?
Sam
Pat
Lee
Mel
95
What is the most likely reason for an individual to respond to this advertisement (Source B)?
To seek technological fulfilment
To seek personal fulfilment
To seek sociological knowledge
To seek scientific knowledge
96
In which pair of countries is Christianity the dominant religion?
Turkey and the United States
Canada and Poland
India and Ireland
Malaysia and the Philippines
97
On which of the following would religious and non-religious worldviews be most likely to differ?
The impact of globalisation on living standards in developing countries
The sustainability of the planet
The existence of a grand design of the universe
The use of scientific methods to find cures for diseases
98
The slogan makes an assumption about the nature of the human person. How is this expressed?
A human person is nothing more than a body.
A human person is nothing more than a spiritual soul.
A human person is a mortal spiritual soul.
A human person is a physical body and a spiritual soul.
99
Which of the following is a key function of social cohesion in a religious community?
To unite adherents in their search for meaning and purpose
To attract new members and increase the profile of the religious community
To endorse the main beliefs of the religious community
To promote the religious community’s influence in wider society
100
Which belief system recognises life in all natural things?
Theism
Totemism
Shamanism
Animism

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