REL 101 / REL101 UNIT 1 MILESTONE

STRAIGHTERLINE REL 101 / REL101 UNIT 1MILESTONE Which of the following sentences correctly describes Hinduism? • Hinduism is a clearly defined religion with an identifiable founding. • Hinduism originated in east Asia and aims to reconcile individuals to their lives. • 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 Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the relationship between religion and the family? The family supports religion by providing believers and perpetuating the religion; religion binds the family together and creates “social glue” for the larger community. The family is meaningless and unimportant without religion, which is the only way a family can be bound together. CONCEPT Religion and the Family 3 Which of the following is true of Shinto? Originates from Japan Originates from India CONCEPT Other Eastern Religions Which of the following correctly describes a way in which religion has been intertwined with society over time? CONCEPT Reasons for Studying Religion What is one reason why the origin of "religion" is difficult to understand? • The concept of religion as we know it today did not exist in many ancient cultures. • Early religions did not contain origin or creation stories. • Religion spontaneously appeared in many different cultures at the same time. • Most ancient cultures were far more concerned with politics than with religion. CONCEPT "Origins" of Religion Which of the following religious holidays is correctly described? • Passover: A Jewish holiday commemorating the exodus from Egypt • Easter: The Christian celebration of the New Year • Ramadan: An Islamic holiday celebrating the birth of Mohammed • Easter: A Jewish holiday that celebrates Jesus’s resurrection CONCEPT Religion as Culture & Social Convention What are the two main sects of Islam today referred to? • Abrahamic and Qu'ranic • Sunni and Shia • monotheistic and non-theistic • Orthodox and liberal CONCEPT Islam Which of the following best describes the role of religion in human society and experience? CONCEPT Religion and Society Which of the following is the correct definition of "theology?" • The study of God; seeks to find evidence for why God does not exist • The study of religion; seeks to compare and contrast all religions • The study of religion; seeks to compare religious phenomenon • The study of God; seeks to answer questions relating to the reality of the unseen CONCEPT Theology What is the ethical system of Confucianism centered around? • A refusal to acknowledge political power as a legitimate form of force. • Obeyance to the creator of the world. • Worshipping Confucius, the tradition's founder. • Loyalty in social relationships, such as the loyalty of children to their parents. CONCEPT Confucianism Which language does the word "profane" originate from? • Greek • Italian • Hebrew • Latin CONCEPT The Sacred and the Profane Which of the following describes two key principles in the study of religion and the reason they are important? Reason and rationalization are important because they are able to guide a person’s inquiry into the field. Faith and belief are important because without these people do not understand religion. Charity and objectivity are important because a person must first see a topic from the point of view of its advocates before criticizing it. Criticism and skepticism are important because a person must start from a critical perspective to understand religion. CONCEPT Role of Religion in Modern Life 13 Which of the following is true of the work of Schleiermacher in his study of religion? Schleiermacher studies the “ultimate concern” within religion. Schleiermacher is known for his discourse on the terror before the sacred. Schleiermacher is well known for his discourse on power. Schleiermacher used the term “utter dependence” when discussing matters of religion. CONCEPT The Religious Impulse 14 Which of the following correctly defines "myth?" Something that cannot be true, due to the absence of empirical data to support it A claim or narrative that is believed to be true, despite the absence of empirical data CONCEPT Religion as Myth Is it possible to understand religion without a clear definition of what religion is? • Yes, because we can still find similar features in religions that tie them together. • Yes, because religious scholars can pick anything and label it "religion." • No, we need an explicit definition or we don't know what we are studying. • No, and a clear definition is impossible. CONCEPT A "Definition" of Religion Which of the following is a central claim of Judaism? • Claims to have been founded 2,500 years ago • It is one of the world’s oldest polytheistic religions • Claims that Jews are the chosen people of God • Claims that Jesus of Nazareth, while not the Messiah, is an important prophet CONCEPT Judaism Which of the following best describes the impact of origin stories? They are too abstract and describe events that took place too long ago to have a noticeable impact on the people who tell them. They have real and far-reaching implications for how adherents of a particular religion act. They are interesting myths that provide good entertainment. They are a way of having pride in one's culture, but are rarely taken literally. CONCEPT Religion and Origins 18 What differentiates the sociology of religion from the philosophy of religion? Sociology does not seek to assess the truth or falsity of religious belief. Unlike philosophy, the sociology of religion is not open to both believers and non-believers. The sociology of religion goes deeper into philosophical and theological issues. Sociology is only interested in one religious tradition. CONCEPT Sociology of Religion 19 Which of the following is not a question that the philosophy of religion concerns itself with? The relationship between evil and God. Large-scale religious trends in different societies. The relationship between science and religion. The existence or non-existence of God. CONCEPT Philosophy of Religion 20 Select the correct definition of the “phenomenology of religion.” • A discipline that focuses on the experiential aspects of religion • A discipline concerned with the history of religion • A discipline that focuses on examining faith • A discipline that seeks to define religion CONCEPT Phenomenology What does the term "phenomenology" refer to? • A branch of psychology that describes the function of religion. • A method of reducing religious experience to something natural, also known as reductionism. • The science of the experience of consciousness. • The most general study of all human phenomena, including religion. CONCEPT Phenomenology Which of the following titles is attributed to Jesus within Christianity? • Holy Spirit • Son of God • Prince of Humanity • CONCEPT Christianity Which of the following are part of the five Eastern religions? • Buddhism and Islam • Shinto and Hinduism • Christianity and Judaism • Greek and Roman CONCEPT Categorizing Religions Based on your study of Buddhism, which of the following is an accurate description of the religion’s outlook on god/gods? CONCEPT Buddhism What unifies religions that are categorized as Taoic? • They have no institutional buildings (such as churches or temples). • They all believe that the highest being is the Bodhidharma, who wrote the Confucian Analects. They all claim Abraham as an important ancestor. They originated in East Asia. CONCEPT Comparative Religion