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Q: Perception is considered selective because ____. a. there are too many stimuli competing for the attention of your senses b. life's lessons teach you to see the world in a particular way c. culture teaches you the meaning of most of your experiences d. once you perceive something in a particular manner that interpretation does not usually change

Q: Because we view the world through a subjective lens influenced by a number of variables, perception is considered: a. selective b. learned c. inaccurate d. consistent e. culturally determined

Q: Values are important because they inform societies about ____. a. what is good or bad b. what is worth dying for c. how people should treat each other d. what is worth protecting e. A, B, C, and D

Q: Which of the following is not one of the thirteen American values identified by Kohls? a. personal control over the environment b. formality c. competition d. self-help e. practicality/efficiency

Q: List and explain the Five Pillars of Islam.

Q: What is meant by the term 'jihad' and how is it used in Islam?

Q: What is the 'Islamic' view on gender? Is there universal agreement? Explain.

Q: One of the core assumptions of Hinduism is the divine in everything. What does this mean?

Q: Explain the Hindu notions of ultimate reality, Brahman, and multiple paths. How are they related to one another?

Q: Hinduism and Islam both reflect a 'complete way of life.' What does this phrase mean and how is it reflected in each religion?

Q: What is the relationship between dharma and karma? How does karma work?

Q: What are the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?

Q: What is the purpose of the Eight-Fold Path in Buddhism? List and explain at least three of the paths.

Q: Discuss the Buddhist notions of silence and impermanence. How is it reflected in communication and culture?

Q: What are the Analects and how do they relate to Confucianism?

Q: Confucianism is expressed in culture through jen (humanism), li (rituals), te (power), and wen (the arts). Describe each and provide an example of how each might be manifest in communication.

Q: Explain how the values of learning, justice, and family/community are reflected in Jewish culture.

Q: Give a brief overview of the origins of Islam.

Q: Confucianism is not formal religion in the conventional sense.

Q: Confucianism emphasizes self-consciousness over social relations and responsibilities.

Q: The cornerstone of Confucian thought is deep compassion and empathy, or 'Jen' (humanism).

Q: Confucian philosophy is reflected in language that is more direct.

Q: What is worldview and how is it reflected and manifested in culture?

Q: Differentiate between religion, secularism, and spiritualism.

Q: How has globalization affected religion?

Q: Discuss the nature of sacred writings across religions.

Q: What are the core assumptions of Christianity?

Q: How does Christianity relate to ideas of community, individualism, doing, courage, and the future?

Q: With less than one-quarter of one percent of the world's population, why is Judaism considered a 'major' religion?

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Q: Differentiate between the core assumptions of Judaism and Christianity.

Q: The remedy to human suffering, according to Buddhism, is the eight-fold path.

Q: Christianity is the largest religious tradition in the world with more than two billion followers.

Q: Judaism is the precursor to both Christianity and Islam.

Q: Followers of Judaism believe in the concept of original sin.

Q: Jewish history is replete with examples of oppression, genocide, and persecution.

Q: Muhammad received his revelation from God in 610 CE.

Q: Muslims belief the Torah is the infallible Word of God.

Q: Islam reflects a complete way of life without making a distinction between religion and society.

Q: The Bhagavad-Vita is the oldest and most fundamental scriptures in Hinduism.

Q: "Truth is one, but sages call it by various names" is a Hindu expression.

Q: The Hindu concept of Dharma applies to both religious and communal responsibilities.

Q: Buddhism bids men look to nothing but their own efforts for salvation.

Q: The Buddha taught that only the righteous have the potential to seek the truth on their own.

Q: The Noble Truths in Buddhism reflect a pessimistic view of the world.

Q: Religion deals with both the sacred and personal conduct.

Q: Globalization has had little impact on the world's religions.

Q: The most common of all rituals are rites of passage that mark key stages in the human life cycle.

Q: The ideas that an ultimate reality exists and the divine is in everything are core assumptions of ____. a. Hinduism b. Confucianism c. Shamanism d. rationalism e. B and D

Q: The term 'dharma' is translated as: a. duty b. law c. justice d. truth e. A, B, C, and D

Q: According to the law of Karma: a. good actions produce rewards b. bad actions produce punishments c. sometimes A but always B d. sometimes B but always A e. A and B

Q: When the Buddha was asked if he was a God, what was his reply: a. I am God b. I am what you see c. I am awake d. I am what I am e. no

Q: The first noble truth in Buddhism is: a. suffering is caused by desire b. life is suffering c. to end suffering you must end desire d. suffering is caused by necessity e. evil is the cause of suffering

Q: All of the following are part of the Eight-fold path except ____. a. right view b. right purpose c. right speech d. right conclusions e. right efforts

Q: The sayings of Confucius are presented in ____. a. the Vedas b. the Upanishads c. the Analects d. the Koran e. A, B, and C

Q: Adherents to Confucianism express their belief through ____. a. humanism, rituals, power, and the arts b. spiritualism, rituals, power, and the arts c. secularism and rationality d. right action and right thinking e. C and D

Q: Worldview is an all-encompassing picture of reality based on shared assumptions about how the world works.

Q: Secular humanism denies 'miracles' and rejects the idea of supernatural beings.

Q: Secular humanism, unlike religious worldviews, does not have a set of ethical standards.

Q: Spirituality and religion are both experienced within a social institution.

Q: Which of the following is not one of the pillars of Islam? a. prayer b. alms c. prudence d. fasting e. pilgrimage

Q: The Islamic term Jihad refers to ____. a. an internal battle against one's baser instincts b. acts that defend Islam or furthers its cause c. a complete way of life d. A and B e. A, B, and C

Q: Identify the statement that is not correct about Hinduism. a. world's oldest known religion b. highly monolithic c. created before people maintained written records d. originated in what is now northern India e. lacks a single canonical text

Q: The Bhagavad-Gita describes paths to liberation that include action, devotion, and ____. a. peace b. knowledge c. persistence d. selflessness e. C and D

Q: The elements of religion include all of the following except ____. a. speculation b. finality of death c. sacred writings d. rituals e. A and B

Q: Rituals ____. a. help relieve social tensions and reinforce group bonds b. be direct or indirect c. are instinctive d. A and B e. A, B, and C

Q: ____ differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable conduct. a. speculation b. rituals c. ethics d. cause and effect e. prehistories

Q: Which of the following is/are core assumptions of Christianity? a. Jesus is the son of God b. pain is the gravest problem in human life c. the material world is the only reality d. A and B e. A, B, and C

Q: Cultural expressions of Christianity include all of the following except: a. the importance of community b. the importance of self c. the importance of non-action d. the importance of courage e. assurance of the future

Q: According to Judaism, who did God choose to function as "father" to the Jewish people? a. Muhammad b. Abraham c. Isaac d. Siddhartha e. none

Q: Of the following, which is not a core assumption of Judaism? a. only one God b. people have free will c. obedience to God d. original sin e. none

Q: Judaism is expressed in culture through ____. a. a history of oppression and persecution b. the emphasis on learning c. the idea of justice d. the importance of family and community e. A, B, C, and D

Q: According to Islam, Muhammad is/was the ____. a. prophet of God b. son of God c. son of man d. incarnation of the divine e. fusion of church and sate

Q: Core assumptions of Islam include: a. belief in angels b. the Koran is the word of God c. submission to the will of God d. B and C e. A, B, and C

Q: A religious worldview ____. a. always recognizes a universal spirit, deity, or God b. believes in a reality greater than humans c. believes that human conduct has long term significance beyond death d. B and C e. A, B, and C

Q: Other terms that describe the worldview of secular humanism include: a. atheism, nihilism, polytheism b. agnosticism, rationalism, deism c. animism, spiritualism, shamanism d. atheism, agnosticism, monotheism e. capitalism, animism, nihilism

Q: Secularists ____. a. reject "miracles" and supernatural beings b. have a set of ethical standards like religious worldviews c. believe in the finality of death d. A and C e. A, B, and C

Q: The two basic approaches to spirituality as a worldview include: a. formal religion is not required to live a life of faith b. concern for the sacred, not material things c. the impermanence of the immaterial d. A and B e. A, B, and C

Q: Which of the following would not be consistent with a worldview of modern spirituality? a. learn to value action b. practice mindfulness c. engage in creative expression d. seek simplicity in lifestyle e. none

Q: Religion serves as a mechanism of social control by ____. a. establishing notions of right and wrong b. transferring some of the burden of decision-making from the individual to the supernatural c. reducing stress and frustration that lead to social conflict d. A, B, and C e. none