1
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
2
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the
relationship between religion and the family?
The family generally dictates to religion what proper social structures are.
An individual without a family tends to be without direction and finds it
difficult to have meaning in his or her life; so therefore, he or she cannot be
religious.
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
Originates from Korea
Originates from China
CONCEPT
Other Eastern Religions
4
Which of the following correctly describes a way in which religion
has been intertwined with society over time?
It has been too difficult for most to understand
It has been easy to define
It is what makes us "human"
It has been regarded as law
CONCEPT
Reasons for Studying Religion
5
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.
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
2
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the
relationship between religion and the family?
The family generally dictates to religion what proper social structures are.
An individual without a family tends to be without direction and finds it
difficult to have meaning in his or her life; so therefore, he or she cannot be
religious.
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
Originates from Korea
Originates from China
CONCEPT
Other Eastern Religions
4
Which of the following correctly describes a way in which religion
has been intertwined with society over time?
It has been too difficult for most to understand
It has been easy to define
It is what makes us "human"
It has been regarded as law
CONCEPT
Reasons for Studying Religion
5
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.
