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Which of the following most closely defines the Tao?  While the Tao is understood as indefinable, a good approximation of its meaning is a heavenly place.  The Tao is a manifestation of God, which takes many different forms.  Although the Tao is considered to be eternally nameless, it is best described as the way or the path.  The Tao is defined best as a great spirit that unites all humans. CONCEPT Taoism - The Tao 2 In regards to the problem of evil, the theologian __________ articulated the Free Will argument, stating that God gave individuals the ability to to make morally significant choices.  Tillich  Tertullian  Augustine  Otto CONCEPT Evil 3 Which of the following accurately describes the Hindu view on suffering?  Suffering can only be overcome by acceptance into heaven.  Suffering should be accepted as a just consequence and as an opportunity for spiritual progress.  Suffering should be accepted and will be rewarded in heaven.  Suffering can be overcome with offerings to appease the gods. CONCEPT Suffering 4 Which of the following is the best example of a non-theistic religion?  Judaism  Buddhism  Hinduism  Islam CONCEPT Non-Theism 5 Which is another name for God according to Judaism?  Yohim  Brahma  Mechitza  Yahweh CONCEPT Judaism- Yahweh 6 Which of the following choices is a common element or purpose of creation stories, as outlined in this pathway?  To provide information on proper moral conduct  To explain who will be rewarded in the afterlife  To answer the question, “Where did I come from?”  To explain why God exists CONCEPT Early Creation Stories 7 Which of the following best describes the term "ritual?"  A spontaneous new action directed at the divine  A collective action directed solely at material ends, e.g. hunting for food  Any practice that exists outside of accepted religious or social convention  A sacred action repeated in a similar way over time CONCEPT Action 8 Which of the following is a reason presented in this course for a person choosing to adopt atheism as his or her “religious” worldview?  It is a reaction to the problem of evil.  It does not paint a vivid picture of what the afterlife will be like.  It requires no performance of rituals.  It states that a person should live life to the fullest each day and strive to be a good person. CONCEPT Atheism 9 The Latin term "Summum bonum" literally means:  "greatest being"  "ethical being"  "ultimate end"  "highest good" CONCEPT Summum Bonum 10 Thomas Jefferson's deism states that while the divine is impersonal, it also:  is anthropomorphic.  is inherently good.  responds to prayer.  punishes nonbelievers. CONCEPT Theism vs. Deism 11 In Taoism, the concept of __________ means "effortless action."  Wu-wei  Nirvana  Moksha  Klesha CONCEPT Taoism - The Tao 12 In mainstream forms of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, which of the following is generally thought to happen to the soul after death?  It will be destroyed to end suffering.  It will literally become part of God.  It will return to its physical body and live forever on Earth.  It will be judged for its earthly deeds. CONCEPT Death 13 Which of the following is NOT one of the “Big Questions” religions seek to answer, as described in this pathway?  Why do people suffer?  How can I help alleviate the suffering of others?  What happens after death?  What is evil? CONCEPT Overview of "The Problem" 14 Which of the following statements is true?  Martin Luther did away with all sacraments.  Protestants honor seven sacraments.  Only Catholics honor sacraments.  Catholics and some Protestants view Holy Communion as a sacrament. CONCEPT Sacramentalism 15 What do most Christians believe about the Trinity?  The three persons of the Trinity are destined for salvation.  The three persons of the Trinity are equal.  The Father is the most important figure in the Trinity.  The three persons of the Trinity are the Father, the Son, and the Holy Mother. CONCEPT Christianity- Trinity 16 Which of the following is a common feature present in most religious narratives?  An account of the origin of God  Why humans dominate the other species  The nature of god, divinity, and the immaterial  An explanation of the relationship between nature and humanity CONCEPT The Nature of Religious Narratives 17 Which of the following best describes the relationship between revelations and religious narratives?  Revelations and religious narratives refer to the exact same phenomena.  Revelations are one possible form of religious narrative, often thought to be the most compelling.  Revelations are the most common, almost mundane, form of religious narrative.  Individuals always come to know religious narratives through revelation. CONCEPT Revelations 18 The practice of teaching religious doctrines verbally, without writing them down, is known as (A) oral tradition . A instrumental tradition oral tradition manual transmission expressive tradition CONCEPT Transmission of the Teaching 19 What is the best definition of animism?  The belief that God independently animates all things in the universe, as opposed to free will.  The belief that a soul animates humans, but simple biology animates other living beings.  The belief that one's society must identify with a natural object, often called a totem.  The belief that all living things (and sometimes non-living things) have a spiritual essence. CONCEPT Animism and Related Beliefs 20 Which of the following is the name of a book within the Hindu scriptures that has led some to argue that Hinduism could be described as a monotheistic religion?  The Koran  The Brahma Sutrasinto  The Bhagavad Gita  The Song of Songs CONCEPT Hinduism - Brahman/Atman 21 Zazen is an act of ritual meditation in which tradition?  Hinduism  Jainism  Zen Buddhism  Daosim CONCEPT Silence 22 The Jewish conception of God is monotheistic, despite the fact that:  God is called by different names.  many lesser gods exist.  the cosmos is part of God.  God manifests in many different beings. CONCEPT Monotheism 23 (A) The Loving is a name used for Allah in the Koran. A The Loving The Destroyer The Highest Good The Sun CONCEPT Islam- Allah 24 What is the term "mysticism" most associated with?  Travel to a site associated with a special religious figure.  A set of rational arguments about the divine.  Giving up pleasure in pursuit of God.  An experience of direct contact with the divine. CONCEPT Mysticism 25 Which of the following is the correct definition of pantheism?  The belief that nature is identical with divinity  The belief that there are many gods and goddesses  The idea that each religion should define God for itself  A variety of nature-based deities CONCEPT The Transcendent in Primal Religions