| Question 1 of 25 |
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The belief that if the divine exists, it is NOT possible for humans to know it is called what?
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A.atheism |
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B.theism |
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C.mysticism |
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D.agnosticism |
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| Question 2 of 25 |
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Religion attempts to approach an understanding of Unseen Reality from
beyond literal expressions. Which of the following is NOT an example of
this approach?
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A.historical |
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B.allegorical |
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C.symbolic |
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D.mythical |
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| Question 3 of 25 |
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A repeated and predictable form of entering into communion with that which is worshipped is known as what?
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A.rituals |
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B.allegory |
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C.mysticism |
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D.myth |
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| Question 4 of 25 |
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An understanding of religious stories as deeply important as having
symbolic and metaphorical meaning (and not necessarily as literal
historical facts) is related most closely to which religious
perspective?
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A.religious fundamentalists |
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B.religious absolutists |
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C.religious liberals |
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D.religious agnostics |
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| Question 5 of 25 |
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The term for when societies become more scientific in their approach to understanding nature and the universe is called what?
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A.theistic |
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B.mystic |
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C.agnostic |
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D.secular |
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| Question 6 of 25 |
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Which ancient Greek philosopher believed that the soul was superior to the body and reason more reliable than the senses?
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A.Aristotle |
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B.Plato |
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C.Darwin |
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D.Marx |
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| Question 7 of 25 |
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According to some Eastern religions, the idea that we are distinct autonomous individuals is considered what?
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A.a temporary truth |
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B.an allegory |
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C.a ritual |
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D.an illusion |
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| Question 8 of 25 |
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The practice of yoga for Hindus is an attempt to do what?
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A.to achieve a state of mind to attain union with the Self. |
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B.to achieve control over their body’s posture and flexibility. |
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C.to achieve a “lethargic” state of mind. |
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D.to achieve a better understanding of one’s independence from the universe. |
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| Question 9 of 25 |
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According to Hindus, the liberation from the cycle of suffering-life, death, and rebirth-is known as what?
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A.dharma |
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B.samsara |
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C.moksha |
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D.reincarnation |
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| Question 10 of 25 |
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The philosophically associated understanding of suffering relates to Hinduism in what way?
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A.suffering is a result of people’s disobedience |
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B.suffering is a result of people’s ignorance of Self |
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C.suffering is a result of secularism |
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D.suffering is a result of poorly performed yoga |
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| Question 11 of 25 |
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The meaning of religion as “to tie again” is prominent in Hinduism in what way?
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A.by “tying” one’s being to the physical universe |
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B.by “tying” one’s atman to one’s mind in opposition to the body. |
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C.by “tying” one’s Self to one’s caste |
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D.by “tying” one’s self to Absolute Reality |
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| Question 12 of 25 |
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A spiritual teacher of Hinduism is known as what?
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A.a shudra |
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B.a rama |
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C.a guru |
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D.a puja |
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| Question 13 of 25 |
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The idea in Buddhism that sacred reality exists yet is not conceived of in terms of a personal Creator God is known as what?
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A.agnostic |
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B.polytheistic |
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C.nontheistic |
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D.monotheistic |
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| Question 14 of 25 |
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In Buddhism, it is said that Siddhartha was tempted by evil (Mata) to do what?
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A.become a what we would call a scientist |
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B.connect the body to the mind through yoga |
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C.burn the Bodhi tree |
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D.keep his insights to himself |
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| Question 15 of 25 |
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In Buddhism, the blissful liberation from the ego is best understood as what?
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A.dukka |
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B.nirvana |
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C.lama |
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D.zazen |
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| Question 16 of 25 |
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A good description of the goal the Buddha sets forth in the Four
Noble Turths isn’t so much eliminating materialistic desires as much as
it is what?
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A.eliminating desire itself |
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B.eliminating financial desires |
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C.eliminating unattainable desires |
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D.eliminating physical desires |
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| Question 17 of 25 |
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In Buddhism, the concepts of “selflessness” and “emptiness” mean what?
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A.understanding that a single supreme deity doesn’t exist |
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B.understanding that there no soul or spirit |
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C.understanding the problems of material desire |
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D.understanding things “as they are” in order to overcome attachment to things and concepts |
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| Question 18 of 25 |
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What does Buddha suggests as the reason he doesn’t say much about religious concepts such nirvana, the soul, or the afterlife?
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A.knowledge of such things are meant only for God |
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B.knowledge of such things were lost as a result of samsara |
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C.knowledge of such things does not lead to wisdom, holiness, peace, or nirvana |
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D.knowledge of such things leads to madness |
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| Question 19 of 25 |
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Confucius focused his teachings very much on the here-and-now and consequently taught very little about what?
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A.ethics and morals |
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B.the supernatural |
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C.sacred rituals |
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D.virtue |
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| Question 20 of 25 |
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Confucius’ work was…
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A.destroyed during his lifetime |
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B.known, but not considered very significant during his lifetime |
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C.not written or taught during his lifetime |
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D.known and considered very significant during his lifetime |
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| Question 21 of 25 |
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The ancient Chinese symbol showing interlocking shapes represents what?
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A.Yin/Yang – the symbol of deities of the universe |
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B.Yin/Yang – the symbol of the ever-present dark forces of the universe |
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C.Yin/Yang – the symbol of the continually shifting forces of the universe |
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D.Yin/Yang – the symbol of the overtaking of the “dark” forces by the “light” |
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| Question 22 of 25 |
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In Daoism, taking no action contrary to nature is known as what?
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A.yi |
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B.ren |
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C.chun-tzu |
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D.wu wei |
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| Question 23 of 25 |
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Confucius uses what term to describe the person who is not motivated
by personal profit and recognition, but rather is motivated by
self-improvement and what is moral?
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A.yi |
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B.ren |
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C.chun-tzu |
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D.wu wei |
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| Question 24 of 25 |
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The Analects regularly refers to Confucius as what?
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A.Prince’s Son |
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B.Enlightened One |
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C.Way of Heaven |
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D.Master |
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| Question 25 of 25 |
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The two commentators on Confucianism, Mengzi and Zunzi, differed sharply on what issue?
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A.The existence of the transcendental cosmic realm of hell |
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B.The nature of the universe – chaos or order |
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C.The nature of humans – good or flawed |
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D.Whether Confucius was divine or not |
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