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1
Which of the following is not true of caste system in Hinduism?
Their caste is the result of the karma from their previous life
One chooses a caste to belong to
Members of lower castes can move up through doing their dharma
Each caste has prescribed duties (dharma)
2
What does the term
religare
, to which some scholars trace the root of the word “religion,” mean?
The sacred
To eat
To love
To unify
3
Jesus and his earliest followers were ___________________
Greek
Jewish
Christian
Muslim
4
Which of the following is not true of the Sikh religion (Sikhism)?
It emphasizes devotion to One God
Emphasizes withdrawal from society (ascetic) over engagement with society
Believes the message (in sacred text) is more important than the messenger
It is monotheistic (believes in one God)
5
Which of the following is not true of the religion of Hinduism?
Contains rituals specific to women
It is the third largest religion in the world
It was introduced in India by British colonizers
Believes in the continued cycle of death and rebirth or reincarnation
6
According to Buddhist beliefs, human existence is characterized by suffering and misery that is caused by humans’ ______
unbelief and disobedience to God
natural inclination towards evil
greed, desires, ignorance, and delusion
both b and c
7
Which of the following is true of Indigenous religions?
They flourished immensely under colonialism and modern cultures
They have no founders
They were founded by God
They do not exist anymore
8
Buddhism teaches that the path leading to release from suffering and misery to liberation and enlightenment is________
the Noble Eightfold Path
None of the above
the Three Refuges
public confession of sins
9
The goal of Hinduism as a religion is _______, which is liberation from the circle of karma, samsara, reincarnation
ahimsa
samsara
maya
moksha
10
What does the Jewish festival of Hanukkah commemorate?
The covenant between God and Abraham
The destruction of the temple by the Romans
Christmas
The rededication of the temple of Jerusalem in the second century BCE
11
In Christianity, what does the sacrament of Eucharist (Holy Communion) commemorate?
The miracles performed by Jesus
The last meal that Jesus shared with his disciples before his death
The birth of Jesus
Jesus’s rising from the dead
12
What ultimately separates us from God and keeps us trapped in the cycle of rebirth, according to the Sikh religion?
Hatred
Self-centeredness
Anger
Jealousy
13
What does the term “Islam” mean?
God's people
Loyalty
Submission
Love
14
Which of the following is not one of the Five Precepts (moral discipline) in Buddhism?
Abstain from taking what is not given
Abstain from worshiping images
Abstain from wrong speech
Abstain from taking or destroying life
15
What are the three sections of the Hebrew Bible, the Holy Scriptures of Judaism?
Genesis, Exodus, and Leviticus
The Historical Books, the Prophets, and the Wisdom Books
The Law, the Prophets, and the Writings
The Torah, the Pentateuch, and the Prophets
16
Which of the following is not one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Jihad
The declaration of faith
(Five) Daily prayers
Ramadan fast
17
Along with justice, what is seen as a key element of Sikh ethics?
Service
Compassion
Nobility
Submission
18
The Sikh religion of Sikhism understands God as which of the following?
Radically transcendent
One manifestation of the Divine Reality among many deities
At once transcendent and immanent
Completely unknowable
19
How many days after birth is circumcision usually performed on the Jewish male?
3
7
12
8
20
Dietary laws are a major part of Jewish religious practices. What is
kosher
food?
Food that is proper or ritually correct
Food that is not appropriate
Food that is neither allowed nor forbidden
None of the above
21
For Indigenous people, the act of storytelling itself is which of the following?
Ritual
Entertainment
Mystical
Sacrament
22
Who is the founder of the religion of Hinduism?
Mahatma Gandhi
Siddhartha Gautama
Trimurti
No one
23
Christianity is ________________
Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox
monotheistic (believes in one God)
all of the above
an Abrahamic faith
24
Which of the following is a functional definition of religion?
Religion revolves around sacred texts.
Religion is a way of creating community.
Religion develops from fear of natural phenomena.
Religion is concerned with the divine
25
The religion called Sikhism has these beliefs in common with Hinduism ________________
Karma, samsara, and reincarnation
The caste system and reincarnation
Reincarnation and many gods
Meditation and the caste system
26
Nirvana is the goal of Buddhist practice. What is Nirvana?
A heavenly world of peace and love between people
A state of mind that is free from desires, craving, and suffering
Clear rational understanding of the laws of the universe
An exalted state in which one becomes a god/goddess
27
Who shares in the
langar
or communal meal after a Sikh service?
All who are present, Sikh and non-Sikh
Khalsa members only
Sikh and non-Sikh men only
Sikh men and women only
28
What does the Jewish festival of Passover commemorate?
The first Torah translation
The liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt
The passage of a boy into adulthood
The six days of creation
29
Which of the following is not true regarding Indigenous religions?
Sense of time as rhythmic
Authority of elders
Emphasis on community and relationships
Final judgment and salvation of the soul
30
One of the meanings for the Hebrew term "Torah" is which of the following?
Law
Ethics
Prophets
Writings
31
According to the Buddhist religion, what are the three characteristics of existence?
Matter, the soul, and cosmic essence
The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha
Suffering, impermanence, and no-self
Morality, concentration, and wisdom
32
In Islam, how many times a day must prayers (salat) be performed?
One
Five
Three
Ten
33
Which of the following is a vital characteristic of transmission of knowledge in Indigenous religions?
Divination
Visions
Orality
Writing
34
Which of these elements is typically of central importance to people considered Indigenous?
Kinship and location/place
Social division and an established priesthood
Culture and language
Race and rituals
35
Which of the following are sacraments in the majority of Christian denominations?
Baptism and Ordination
Penance and Eucharist (Holy Communion)
Marriage and Penance
Baptism and Eucharist (Holy Communion)
36
In Hindu religion, which of the following are the three ways to liberation described in the Bhagavad Gita?
Knowledge, prayer, meditation
Knowledge, pleasure, devotion
Action, prayer, devotion
Action, knowledge, devotion
37
Which of the following is not a means for achieving Nirvana, according to Buddhist teachings?
Living simple lives
Strong devotion to God
Revering the Buddha's teachings
Being compassionate, kind, and loving toward other beings
38
The Hindu
trimurti
(“three forms”) includes which three gods?
Brahma, Vishnu, Devi
Shiva, Ganesha, Lakshmi
Vishnu, Shiva, Devi
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
39
Which part of the Christian Holy Bible contains stories about the life and work of Jesus?
Writings
Gospels
Pentateuch
Epistles/Letters
40
The Christian doctrine of the Trinity describes God in which of the following ways?
The Father existed, then the Son existed, today, only the Spirit exists
The Son and Holy Spirit are less divine than the Father God
Three Gods, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, exists in one person
One God exists in three persons, as Father, Son and Holy Spirit
41
What day is designated in Islam for congregational assembly and prayer?
Sunday
Friday
Monday
Saturday
42
In the religion of Islam, Muhammad, the founder of the religion is considered as ____________
a prophet
a god
a guru
a shaman
43
Which is NOT an example of a North American professional sports team demonstrating cultural appropriation?
Montreal Canadians
Atlanta Braves
Cleveland Indians
Chicago Blackhawks
44
In Islam, fasting during the month of Ramadan commemorates:
The first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad
The death of the Prophet Muhammad
The migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina
The baptism of the Prophet Muhammad
