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1
Which of the following is central to the Dreaming?
Law
Dispossession
Assimilation
Marriage
2
Burial in one’s ‘country’ is important in Aboriginal spirituality because
the deceased’s spirit can be comforted
relatives can access the burial site.
relatives can complete the burial rituals.
the deceased’s spirit can return to its ancestors.
3
Which of the following is an important role of interfaith dialogue?
promotes tolerance and religious understanding
promotes social justice among denominations
helps people who are considering switching religions
provides a structure for the sharing of resources
4
Which are the three major Christian denominations in Australia in decreasing size?
Catholic, Anglican, Uniting
Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican
Anglican, Catholic, Orthodox
Anglican, Uniting, Catholic
5
An example of ecumenism at work in the Australian context is?
The Pentecostal Movement
The Council for Christians and Jews
The Aboriginal smoking Ceremony
The Uniting Church in Australia
6
Which 3 religions have experienced growth in Australia as a result of immigration since 1990?
Hinduism, Islam, Judaism
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam
Buddhism, Islam, Judaism
Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism
7
Which of the following is true of the Anglican Church
It is the largest Christian denomination in Australia
It is no longer a member of the NSW Ecumenical Council.
It separated from the Uniting Church in 1987.
It was formerly known as the Church of England in Australia.
8
What did the Mabo decision recognise?
Native title overrules pastoral leases.
Australia was declared terra nullius.
Indigenous peoples have native title to land.
Aboriginal peoples have the right to negotiate
9
What led to Aboriginal people being separated from their kinship groups?
Wik decision
Secularism
Assimilation
Self-determination
10
What effect do the Native Title Act, the Mabo& Wik decisions have on Aboriginal spiritualities?
They support the concept of terra nullius.
Contribute to the revitalisation of Aboriginal traditions
Address past economic injustices for Aboriginal Australians
They discourage the economic ambitions of pastoralists
11
People who come from Indonesia, Iraq, Albania and Somalia are which religion?
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddism
Islam
12
Which is the next 3 religions in Australia, after Christianity, from largest to smallest?
Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
Islam, Buddhism, Judaism
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam
13
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
teaches young Aboriginal people about their responsibilities
14
Since 2001, which churches has been the least affected by denominational switching?
Pentecostal
Catholic
Anglican
Uniting
15
Using census data, which religion is most common among recently-arrived migrants in Australia?
Buddhism
No religion
Islam
Christianity
16
Which of the following statements best reflects religion in Australia?
Australia is a multifaith society that believes in God
Australia is multifaith and fosters religious diversity
Australia is an ecumenical community.
Australia endorses ecumenical relationships with Asia
17
What is the purpose of ecumenical dialogue?
Conversion
Unification
Mutual understanding
Social justice
18
Which of the following is true of totemic identity in Aboriginal spirituality?
It encourages separation from one’s country.
It connects individuals with the wider Australian community
identifies temporary relo btween individuals and their totem
It is a life-force that symbolises relationships
19
Which of the following contributed significantly to the growth of Buddhism in Australia?
The aftermath of the Vietnam War
An increase in migration from the Philippines
The aftermath of World War II
An increase in migration from Pakistan
20
What is the main function of the National Council of Churches?
To promote reconciliation
To prevent secularisation
To promote ecumenism
To prevent denominational switching
21
Using census data, what proportion of people in Australia identify with a religious tradition?
Less than 40%
Between 50% and 60%
Between 40% and 50%
More than 60%
22
Using census data, what proportion of people in Australia identify as having no religion?
Less than 30%
50% or more
Between 40% and 49%
Between 30% and 39%
23
Which of the following best explains the rise of New Age religions?
Post-war immigration
Abolition of the White Australia Policy
Changes to tradition governing structures/mainstrm religions
Wider visions of enlightenment and fulfilment in society
24
What is the basis of the Dreaming?
Totem
Land
Kinship
Ceremonial life
25
Which best explains why religious traditions are engaged in Aboriginal reconciliation?
They recognise injustices of the past
Want to incorporate Aboriginal symbolism intotheir tradition
They support ecumenical dialogue
They encourage conversion to their own tradition
26
The NSW Ecumenical Councils aims to
identify nd stress common beliefs in Christian denominations
promote merging of christian denominations
identify and stress common beliefs in religious traditions
promote merging of religious traditions
27
Which of the following is an important aspect of the Dreaming?
It recognises totems as an ancient form of worship
It arranges events in order of time
It establishes a moral code that informs and unites all life
It symbolises the secular nature of customs and traditions
28
According to recent Australian census data, which of the following is correct?
Anglicanism is the largest Christian denomination.
The number of people reporting ‘No Religion’ has decreased.
Number of people reporting non-Christian faith has decreased
The Uniting Church is the 3rd largest Christian denomination
29
How was th formation of th Uniting Church in 1977 received by Christian denominations involved?
Almost all Methodists supported it
Almost all Methodists opposed it
Almost all Presbyterians supported it.
Almost all Congregationalists opposed it.
30
Which of the following is a distinctive feature of Aboriginal spirituality?
It values competition between Aboriginal communities.
It makes no separation between the spiritual and the secular
It values competition within Aboriginal communities.
It places a high value on material possessions.
