RELI 448N WEEK 8 Final Exam
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Question 1. 1. (TCO 1) A common element often found in religions is: (Pts: 4)
respect for sculpture.
feelings of wonder.
rules governing meditation.
use of permanent places of worship.
Question 2. 2. (TCO 1) The position that argues that we cannot know whether there is a
god or not is known as: (Pts: 4)
monotheism.
polytheism.
atheism.
agnosticism.
Question 3. 3. (TCO 2) Who was the founder of psychoanalysis, who theorized that belief
in a God or gods arose from an adult's projection of powerful & long-lasting childhood
experiences with his or her parents? (Pts: 4)
Rudolf Otto
James Frazer
William James
Sigmund Freud
Question 4. 4. (TCO 4) Who was the French sociologist who argued that religious behavior
is relative to the society in which it is found & that a society will use a religion to
reinforce its own values? (Pts: 4)
, William James
Wilhelm Schmidt
Carl Gustav Jung
Emile Durkheim
Question 5. 5. (TCO 4) Name the American psychologist who viewed religion as positive
way of fulfilling needs & praised its positive influence on the lives of individuals. (Pts: 4)
James Frazer
Carl Gustav Jung
E.B. Tylor
William James
Question 6. 6. (TCO 8) One feature that probably contributed to the rich developments in
Hinduism was which of the following? (Pts: 4)
the constant invasions of India by foreigners
the frequent floods & fires across India
India's isolation from other areas
India's extensive natural resources
Question 7. 7. (TCO 8) The term meaning non-harm or nonviolence is: (Pts: 4)
moksha.
guru.
ahimsa.
maya.
Question 8. 8. (TCO 9) Hinduism, as formulated in the Upanishads, (Pts: 4)
encourages meditation to underst& the essence of reality.
says we must honor our social obligations & roles.
rejected the authority of the Vedas in formulating new religious insights.
advocates devotion to any of the many gods.
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Question 1. 1. (TCO 1) A common element often found in religions is: (Pts: 4)
respect for sculpture.
feelings of wonder.
rules governing meditation.
use of permanent places of worship.
Question 2. 2. (TCO 1) The position that argues that we cannot know whether there is a
god or not is known as: (Pts: 4)
monotheism.
polytheism.
atheism.
agnosticism.
Question 3. 3. (TCO 2) Who was the founder of psychoanalysis, who theorized that belief
in a God or gods arose from an adult's projection of powerful & long-lasting childhood
experiences with his or her parents? (Pts: 4)
Rudolf Otto
James Frazer
William James
Sigmund Freud
Question 4. 4. (TCO 4) Who was the French sociologist who argued that religious behavior
is relative to the society in which it is found & that a society will use a religion to
reinforce its own values? (Pts: 4)
, William James
Wilhelm Schmidt
Carl Gustav Jung
Emile Durkheim
Question 5. 5. (TCO 4) Name the American psychologist who viewed religion as positive
way of fulfilling needs & praised its positive influence on the lives of individuals. (Pts: 4)
James Frazer
Carl Gustav Jung
E.B. Tylor
William James
Question 6. 6. (TCO 8) One feature that probably contributed to the rich developments in
Hinduism was which of the following? (Pts: 4)
the constant invasions of India by foreigners
the frequent floods & fires across India
India's isolation from other areas
India's extensive natural resources
Question 7. 7. (TCO 8) The term meaning non-harm or nonviolence is: (Pts: 4)
moksha.
guru.
ahimsa.
maya.
Question 8. 8. (TCO 9) Hinduism, as formulated in the Upanishads, (Pts: 4)
encourages meditation to underst& the essence of reality.
says we must honor our social obligations & roles.
rejected the authority of the Vedas in formulating new religious insights.
advocates devotion to any of the many gods.
