REL 103 Exam 2

Which is a FALSE statement regarding Van Gennep's Rites of Passage theory?

T or F : The Buddhist 'Middle Path' is a life of strict aesceticism and deprivation.

T or F: 'Creed' is latin for 'to teach'.

T or F: Muhammad's call to be Allah's prophet is known as "the Night of Power and Excellence."

T or F: there are multiple definitions to define who is Jewish.

Select the precepts that belong to Engaged Buddhism:

What is the Talmud?

T or F: 'Israel' refers to a place, but also to a group of people.

What is the Jewish concept of 'Tikkun Olam'?

'Quran' means recitation.

What is the "Great Renunciation"?

The Ruth Bader Ginsberg reading exemplifies how Jewish people traditionally value:

What is Judaism?

What is the Jewish torah?

T or F: According to Islam, 'sharia' is God's law for everybody.

Choose all that are true. Arabia before Islam:

Which is not one of the Buddhist 4 Noble Truths?

What is ethical monotheism?

T or F: Gemilut Hasadim translates to 'loving kindness,' referring to acts of kindness.

Which is NOT a pillar of Islam?

Which is NOT one of the three pillars of Judaism?

Which did the Nicene Creed NOT affirm?

Select all that the Sermon at Benares discusses:

T or F: Arianism was declared a heresy at the Council of Nicea.

T or F: Buddhism is monotheistic.

Which is the Muslim Shahada, or 'witness' statement?

What stage is described? "the change of status is completed, you are reintegrated into society with new responsibilities

What Buddhist tradition is Thich Nhat Hanh a part of?