Sophia Religion Milestone 4- saylor academy

Milestone 4

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1

Which of the following statements is true of
the sociological approach to studying religion?

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The sociology of religion uses both quantitative and qualitative methods.
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The sociology of religion asks questions about the existence of God.
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The sociology of religion aims to assess the truth or falsity of religion.
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The sociology of religion uses a phenomenological approach.
CONCEPT
Sociology of Religion
2

Which of the following is true about Advaita Vendata?

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It is a branch of Hinduism that practices bhakti to achieve union with the god
Vishnu.
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It is the Buddhist practice of removing negative forces from the universe.
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It is a school of Hinduism that practices non-dual consciousness.
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It is the Buddhist belief that one will be reborn as either a God or demigod.
CONCEPT
Mysticism
3

, Which of the following is true of religious perspectives on charging
interest?

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Christianity prohibited charging interest in the Middle Ages, but now has no
problem with it.
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Hindus believe that charging interest creates good karma.
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Buddhists believe that charging interest goes against the teachings of the
Buddha.
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Islam has nothing to say regarding charging interest.
CONCEPT
Religion and Economics
4

Which of the following best characterizes ritual in terms of who may
carry out the action?

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Both individuals and communities
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Individual persons in private
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The religious leaders in a community
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The whole community
CONCEPT
Action
5
You skipped this question and it was marked incorrect.
Which of the following describes a major difference between Taoic
and Abrahamic religions?

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