A major characteristic of humanism was:

an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement

What are the "Five Pillars"?

five basic obligations that Muslims are supposed to do

Define the term Atheism:

Disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of gods.

Scientism is the view that:

Science is the best or only legitimate way to gain knowledge in any field.

What is cultural relativism?

Behaviour cannot be judged out of context culturally

Which of these is a fair critique of scientism?

It uses presuppositions that aren't scientifically established

Which is not a weakness of relativism?

It looks at a situation in too little detail

What is religious pluralism?

Accepting that all religions have the right to co exist

Relativism is defined as the doctrine that ...

Knowledge, truth, and morality are not absolute.

According to moral relativism ________.

no single view is more valid than any other

Which statement best describes humanism?

people are limitless in what they can accomplish

Definition of Hedonism

belief that the attainment of pleasure is life's chief aim

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1
A major characteristic of humanism was:
emphasis on social control and obedience
an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
a belief in total supremacy of the individual
reject civilization & culture - blazing your own trail
2
Which of the following could be called the founder of Hinduism?
Krishna
Buddha
There is no one founder
Muhammad
3
What are the "Five Pillars"?
five basic obligations that Muslims are supposed to do
The five columns support the Ka'aba
the first five books of the Quran
five beliefs shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
4
What does the theory of relativism state?
Everything is true
Truth must be based on knowledge
Truth is an illusion
There is no absolute truth
5
What is the name of the Hindu soul?
moksha
atman
yoga
samsara
6
When is the Bar or Bat Mitzvah usually celebrated?
Around the celebrants birthday
Around the Jewish birthday
At noon on a Tuesday
Whenever they want
7
Which is not one of the five pillars of Islam?
To fight other religions
To make a pilgrimage to Mecca once
To give 3% of your wealth to needy
To pray five times a day
8
At what age is the bar or bat mitzvah?
you never stop celebrating
12
13 for boys 12 for girls
13
9
Which of the following is the holiest book of Islam?
The Talmud
The Hadith
The Qur'an
The Bible
10
Define the term Atheism:
Religion or lack of belief in the existence of gods.
A lacking belief system in the existence of a gods.
A religious belief that there is no gods.
Disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of gods.
11
Who is considered the "father of humanism"?
Dante
Petrarch
Machiavelli
Boccaccio
12
Where did both Hinduism and Buddhism originate?
Jurusalem
China
India
Vietnam
13
Which religions have a taboo against pork?
Judaism and Buddhism
Hinduism and Christianity
Christianity and Buddhism
Judaism and Islam
14
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Islam
Hinduism
Animism
Judaism
15
Scientism is the view that:
Science is the most important field of study.
Science is the only reality.
Science is the best or only legitimate way to gain knowledge in any field.
The scientific method can only be tested through science.
16
What is cultural relativism?
Attitude cannot be judged out of context culturally
Behaviour cannot be judged out of context culturally
Understanding cannot be judged out of context culturally
Behaviour can be judged out of context culturally
17
Which of the following beliefs is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
Everyone should have the same social status
material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods
The soul can be reincarnated
People should pray five times a day
18
Which of these is a fair critique of scientism?
It is biased and a load of rubbish
It uses presuppositions that aren't scientifically established
It uses presuppositions that the religious establishment don't support
It doesn't rely on reason at all
19
Which philosopher devised the 7 point scale of atheism?
Charles Darwin
Charles Richards
Richard Dawkins
Richard Swinburne
20
What is the name of the Hindu Festival of Lights?
Deepak
Tyauhaar
Diwali
Naya saal
21
Which of the following religions is not monotheistic?
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
22
Which is not a weakness of relativism?
Relativists can be easily mislead
In can cause conflicted views
It looks at a situation in too little detail
It can take too long to decide
23
What is religious pluralism?
The belief that some races are superior to others
Many religions living together in the same society
Accepting that all religions have the right to co exist
The right to practice your religion and change religion
24
Who are the trinity of gods in Hinduism?
Father, Son, & Holy Spirit
Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu
Brahma, Shiva, and Moses
Shiva, Muhammad, and God
25
Relativism is defined as the doctrine that ...
Knowledge, truth, and morality are absolute.
Knowledge, truth, and morality are not absolute.
Knowledge, truth, and morality are culturally identical.
Knowledge, truth, and morality are up to no good
26
What is the name of the Hindu sacred text?
The Quran
The Vedas
The Four Noble Truths
The Middle Way
27
Where does the Bar or Bat Mitzvah ceremony take place?
The Synagogue
The Park
The family home
Church
28
Which religion has the most followers world wide?
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
29
Which religion uses the 10 Commandments as a law code?
Christianity and Islam
Judaism and Hinduism
Christianity and Judaism
Islam and Buddhism
30
Humanism can be defined as a
Cultural Movement
All of the above
Way of thinking
Social Movement
31
According to moral relativism ________.
decisions are based on specific situation not universal laws
gossiping creates a more divisive workplace
no single view is more valid than any other
everyone is equal in the eye of the law
32
Which statement best describes humanism?
it is not important what you accomplish
everyone should focus on one thing that they can do well
what you accomplish is important
people are limitless in what they can accomplish
33
Humanism came from the __________.
Ancient Greeks
Both A and B
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Romans
34
Which of the following pairs of founders is considered by their religion to be God in human form?
Buddha and Jesus
Krishna and Mohammad
Jesus and Mohammad
Krishna and Jesus
35
What is the name of the Hindu Temple?
Mosque
Church
Synagogue
Mandir
36
Definition of Hedonism
belief that the attainment of pleasure is life's chief aim
the principal dish of a meal
discontented with or in open defiance
the act of preying upon or plundering
37
Which religions believe in meditation and yoga as a method of spirituality?
Methodist and Anglacian
Islam and Judaism
Catholic and Baptist
Hinduism and Buddhism
38
The bar or bat mitzvah ceremony is observed in...
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
39
When was Atheism known as Atheism?
13th century
6th century
9th Century
16th Century
40
Who started Buddhism?
Ms. Hachmeister
Siddhartha Gautama
Jesus Christ
Muhammad

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