QuestionQuestion 15 out of 5 pointsOutside a shrine in Kamakura, there is an image of the kami Inari along with an image of a bodhisattva. This is an example ofa. a Shinto death ritual.b. the loss of Shinto ideals. c. State Shinto.d. the blending of Buddhism and Shinto.Question 25 out of 5 pointsWhich word most closely translates the Japanese word “kami”?a. Spirits b. Emperor c. Sin d. ShrineQuestion 35 out of 5 pointsNationalists who idealized Japan’s ancient “Shinto” past used Confucian-style ancestor worship toa. promote reverence for historical emperors and people who died for their country.b. respect and honor their relatives as kami.c. create guardian angels to protect the ancient Japanese rites.d. commune with the minor gods that protected the imperial family.Question 45 out of 5 pointsWhile under oppressive rule, some Jews believed their oppression would end when a(n)a. great earthquake destroyed their enemies.b. apocalypse destroyed all of earth.c. great warrior arose from their tribes.d. Messiah came to establish a peaceful reign.Question 55 out of 5 pointsA Jewish family in Tucson, Arizona, erects a simple outdoor booth during Sukkot. If you asked them why, what might be their response?a. It is a celebration of the victory of the Maccabean rebellion.b. It is a reminder of the angel of death passing over their ancestors’ homes in Egypt.c. It is a reminder of how god sheltered their ancestors during their exodus from Egypt.d. It is a celebration of Esther saving their ancestors in Mesopotamia.Question 65 out of 5 pointsKabbalah is associated with esotericisma. because it is a modern form of Judaism.b. because it is supposed to be a secret practice only for men.c. because it only takes place in Europe.d. because it focuses on interacting with unseen reality.Question 75 out of 5 pointsHasidism has been successful at gaining adherents among young Jews because ofa. a focus on modern fashion.b. nurturing communities and charismatic leadership. c. an acceptance of liberal and progressive reforms.d. an ability to offer lucrative collegiate scholarships.Question 85 out of 5 pointsThe Sabbath begins at sunset ona. Thursday night.b. Saturday night.c. Friday night. d. Sunday night.Question 95 out of 5 pointsMatthew, Mark, and Luke are called the synoptic gospels becausea. they all agree that John is wrong.b. they do not accept the divinity of Jesus.c. they were written by the same author.d. they all have the same perspective on the events they relate.Question 105 out of 5 pointsChristians reconciled monotheism and the existence of God the Father and Jesus through the doctrine ofa. the Holy Trinity.b. Divinity.c. Incarnation.d. Pentecost.Question 115 out of 5 pointsThe story of Adam and Eve demonstrates that humanity needs a compassionate, loving God by illustrating that everyone isa. made in God’s image.b. inclined to sin.c. perfect and without sin.d. made as servants to the Divine.Question 125 out of 5 pointsColossians states that in Jesus “whole fullness of deity dwells bodily,” which relates to the Christian doctrine ofa. Trinity.b. incarnationc. transubstantiation.d. synod.Question 135 out of 5 pointsThe first four books of the New Testament, which were written forty to sixty years after Jesus’ death, are called the gospels, or “good news,” becausea. they tell about the life of Jesus.b. they prophesy about good things happening to those that read them.c. they tell about the missions of the first Christians.d. they prophesy the end of times.Question 145 out of 5 pointsMuhammad’s life and sayings are preserved in literature called thea. Sufi.b. shari’ah.c. Hadith.d. Hussain.Question 150 out of 5 pointsMuslims see Christians and Jews as “People of the Book” becausea. they would always convert to Islam.b. they are also believed to have received revealed scriptures.c. they all adopted the same legal books.d. they all believe that the Qur’an is revelation.Question 165 out of 5 pointsYour friend invites you to a mosque where the imam instructs the community to engage in the Greater Jihad with diligence. What is the teacher talking about?a. an impending terrorist attackb. everyone’s inner war between good and evilc. the clash of civilizations between Islam and the Westd. the U.S. military in Iraq and AfghanistanQuestion 175 out of 5 pointsThe Muslim community established the shari’aha. to purify social and political life.b. to subjugate women.c. to subjugate nonbelievers.d. to purify the Qur’an.Question 185 out of 5 pointsThe sacred book of Islam is called the Qur’an becausea. Gabriel had instructed Muhammad to recite the words.b. Michael had instructed Muhammad to write the book.c. Gabriel had instructed Muhammad to write the book.d. Michael had instructed Muhammad to recite the words.Question 195 out of 5 pointsIk Onkar is a concept that affirms Sikhism asa. a community of musicians.b. a monotheistic religion.c. a community of ascetics.d. a new religious movementQuestion 205 out of 5 pointsThe Sikh congregation is called aa. quorum.b. fellowship of believers.c. sangat.d. satsang.Question 215 out of 5 pointsGuru Gobind Singh formed the Khalsa in response toa. the growing demand for mercenaries.b. the growing demand for military religions.c. the martyrdom of the Ninth Guru.d. the order from the angel Gabriel.Question 225 out of 5 pointsYou overhear a Sikh and Hindu discussing their traditions’ theologies. Which beliefs would you expect them to agree on?a. God and the gurusb. sin and punishmentc. caste system and equalityd. karma and reincarnationQuestion 235 out of 5 points”Cult” is often used pejoratively to distinguish a tradition that is new. This is imprecise becausea. it refers only to an old tradition that is bad.b. it refers only to a new tradition that is bad. c. it has a specific meaning of a group that follows a spiritual leader.d. it has a specific meaning of a tradition that arises outside other traditions.Question 245 out of 5 pointsWhy was the crowing of Haile Selassie important for the Rastafari religious group?a. It proved Ethiopia of could contend with the U.S. military.b. It was seen as the fulfillment of Marcus Garvey’s prophecyc. He was the first black king of England.d. He freed all American slaves.Question 255 out of 5 pointsScientology offers its practitioners the service of “auditing”; therefore, it is considered a(n)a. client cult.b. social identity.c. ethnic identity.d. offshoot of an older religion.Question 265 out of 5 pointsSanteria developed in part becausea. no religion existed in the Caribbean.b. numerous Catholic slaves came from Africa.c. slaves were prohibited from openly practicing their traditions.d. reforms implemented in the Second Vatican Council.Question 275 out of 5 pointsThe goal of religious pluralism isa. making many religions the same under one heading or label.b. uniformity and agreement among all religions.c. governmental management of religious groups through majority votes.d. collaboration among religions for the common good. Question 285 out of 5 pointsGlobalization is not a one-sided phenomenon because it producesa. new religions.b. connectivity.c. colonialism.d. fundamentalism.Question 295 out of 5 pointsWhich country has the largest percentage of church-going people in the industrialized world?a. the United Kingdomb. Germanyc. Franced. the United StatesQuestion 305 out of 5 pointsSome scholars feel that using religious rhetoric of good versus evil in international warfare hasa. been extremely successful.b. led to an increase in terrorist activities.c. led to a decrease in terrorist activities.d. been moderately successful