Which of the following describes a major difference between Indian and Taoic religions?
Taoic religions are monotheistic, while Indian religions are
... [Show More] non-theistic.
Taoic religions are non-theistic, while Indian religions are monotheistic.
Indian religions share a linguistic origin, while Taoic religions share a common belief in universal energy.
Taoic religions share a linguistic origin, while Indian religions share a common belief in universal energy.
CONCEPT
Comparative Religion 2
Which of the following best characterizes ritual in terms of who may carry out the action?
Both individuals and communities
Individual persons in private
The whole community
The religious leaders in a community
CONCEPT
Action 3
Which of the following best describes what is meant by the term "impulse?"
The act of converting to a new religion.
A feeling of complete dependence.
A non-rational drive or desire.
A religious ritual, usually done in groups.
CONCEPT
The Religious Impulse 4
In what way can using the phenomenological method along with the comparative method of studying religion be of benefit?
It allows one to compare and rank religions in terms of how beneficial they are to society.
It allows one to compare and rank religions in terms of how beneficial they are to individuals.
It allows one to compare and contrast religions without personal bias.
It allows one to see if other religions make as much sense as one's own.
CONCEPT
Comparative Religion 5
The Jewish conception of God is monotheistic, despite the fact that:
God is called by different names.
many lesser gods exist.
the cosmos is part of God.
God manifests in many different beings.
CONCEPT
Monotheism 6
In mainstream forms of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, which of the following is generally thought to happen to the soul after death?
It will return to its physical body and live forever on Earth.
It will literally become part of God.
It will be judged for its earthly deeds.
It will be destroyed to end suffering.
CONCEPT
Death 7
Which of the following is true of theism?
It is the belief in multiple gods and goddesses.
It is the belief in one god.
It is the belief in a personal god who has either a direct or indirect relationship with human beings.
It is the belief in a non-personal god who ensures the proper functioning of the universe but does not interact with human beings.
CONCEPT
Theism vs. Deism 8
What is one of the most distinctive teachings of the Indian religion of Jainism?
Willingness to sacrifice oneself to defend the religion
The cultivation of one's physical body, which is more fundamental than the soul
The impossibility of perfecting the human soul
Complete non-violence
CONCEPT
Other Eastern Religions 9
When a religion practices the ordination of women, it .
identifies God with femininity.
admits women to significant position of religious leadership.
excludes female practitioners from the same sacred space as male practitioners.
believes that women are spiritually superior to men.
CONCEPT
Gender 10
Which of the following countries is governed by Sharia law?
Somalia
China
Turkey
India
CONCEPT
Religious States 11
Which of the figures below is regarded as the first to teach about the Tao?
Lao-Tzu
Confucius
Siddhartha Gautama
Mao Zedong
CONCEPT
Taoism - The Tao 12
Which of the following is a Western religion?
Buddhism
Shinto
Islam
Jainism
CONCEPT
Categorizing Religions 13
Which of the following is true of the philosophical approach to studying religion?
Philosophy of religion never attempts to compare religions.
Philosophy of religion determines how religion is passed down generation to generation.
Philosophy of religion asks questions about the existence of God.
Philosophy of religion examines the various denominations within religions.
CONCEPT
Philosophy of Religion 14
Some religions have been linked to a form of social organization known as a caste system, which is:
a system in which an individual owes allegiance only to their immediate family.
a system that distinguishes between church and state, often seen as a precursor to their legal separation.
a system that guaranteed complete social mobility and freedom, often guaranteed and legitimated by scriptures.
a system in which one's place in society is determined by one's birth, often via the social status of the parents.
CONCEPT
Societal Structure 15
Which of the following sentences correctly describes Hinduism?
Hinduism originated in east Asia and aims to reconcile individuals to their lives.
Hinduism is a clearly defined religion with an identifiable founding.
Hinduism is a henotheistic religion that has liberation from the world as its main goal.
Hinduism is a polytheistic religion with a single sacred text.
CONCEPT
Hinduism 16
One example of a ritual is a journey taken by a religious practitioner to a sacred destination, also known as a (A) pilgrimage .
Move the terms into the correct blanks A
pilgrimage recitation sacrifice rite of passage
CONCEPT
Action 17
According to the lessons in this course, what is meant by the term "ethics?"
Any set of actions that is thought to bring about the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.
A code of behavior inspired in whole or in part by divinely inspired religious beliefs.
A code of behavior inspired in whole or in part by non-religious, often philosophical, teachings.
The natural actions of human beings, before socialization imparts them with a specific set of values. [Show Less]