How are Confucianism and Buddhism similar?

Both emphasize ethics, morality, and social harmony

What is the main goal of a Theravada Buddhist?

To reach Nirvana, a state of enlightenment and liberation from suffering

What are the two primary strategies that religions adopted in response to globalization?

Culture defense and active engagement

What is the primary characteristic of transnationalism in religion?

Strong religious ties to the home country while living in a host country

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1
How are Confucianism and Buddhism similar?
Both emphasize ethics, morality, and social harmony
Both originated from Ancient Greece
Both believe in a single, all-powerful god
Both focus on individualistic practices
2
What is the third largest religion in the world?
Taoism
Theravada Buddhism
Mahayana Buddhism
Hinduism
3
In which places is Theravada Buddhism NOT the dominant religion?
Thailand
Myanmar
China
Laos
4
What is the main goal of a Theravada Buddhist?
To become a god
To achieve wealth and power
To reach Nirvana, a state of enlightenment and liberation from suffering
To spread Buddhism
5
Who defines globalization as the compression and shrinking of the world?
Parson
Theodore Levitt
Roland Robertson
John Maynard Keynes
6
Which of the following is NOT one of the four forms of Globalization in Christianity?
Indigenization
Secularization
Vernacularization
Nationalization
7
Religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ
Judaism
Taoism
Islam
Christianity
8
What is an ancient monotheistic religion based on the Torah?
Taoism
Judaism
Shintoism
Iglesia ni Cristo
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What are the two primary strategies that religions adopted in response to globalization?
Spread of religion and impact of globalization
Interconnecting countries and resurgence of religion
Bridging the traditional and modern societies
Culture defense and active engagement
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What is the primary characteristic of transnationalism in religion?
Strong religious ties to the home country while living in a host country
The abandonment of original religious beliefs in favor of local traditions
Adoption of a universal religion that completely disregards local influence
The complete assimilation of immigrants into the host country's culture

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