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HUMN 160: Global Religion & Culture

Quiz 1.1: World Religions and Demographics

Question 1

True/False: The world population today is well over 7 billion.

  • True
  • False

Question 2

True/False: Three major world religions represent about one-third of the population.

  • True
  • False (Note: Christianity alone represents nearly one-third of the global population; together with Islam and Hinduism, they represent over half.)

Question 3

The number of nations in the world today is about

  • 100
  • 200
  • 300
  • 400

Question 4

True/False: The U.S. Government does not identify an official ‘American’ religion.

  • True
  • False

Question 5

True/False: Statistically, a majority of Americans identify themselves as “Christian.”

  • True
  • False

Question 6

True/False: There is a lower proportion of professing Christians in America than in India or China.

  • True
  • False

Question 7

It can be said of Islam that

  • up to one in four people in the world today identify it as their faith
  • most of its adherents live in Saudi Arabia and Yemen, combined
  • it now represents nearly 20% of North Americans
  • most Muslim immigrants leave this faith within two generations.

Question 8

True/False: Together, Islam, Buddhism, Christianity and Hinduism identify the majority of the world’s population.

  • True
  • False

Question 9

True/False: Approximately one billion people living in the world today report that they are religiously unaffiliated.

  • True
  • False

Question 10

Countries that belong to the “developing world”

  • are located in places like North Africa, the Middle East and South Asia
  • are usually Hindu
  • are often economically disadvantaged, and have been for many years
  • all of the above

Quiz 2.1: Hinduism Foundations

Question 1

True or False: Hinduism is claimed by more than a billion followers worldwide.

  • True
  • False

Question 2

True or False: Sanatama Dharma is Hindi for ‘ascetic self-deprivation’.

  • True
  • False

Question 3

True or False: Hinduism has been described as a way of living that lends itself then to a way of seeing.

  • True
  • False

Question 4

True or False: Karma is the idea that one can avoid the consequence of bad choices.

  • True
  • False

Question 5

True or False: The concept of moksha involves desire to be released from this life cycle.

  • True
  • False

Question 6

True or False: Hinduism is a very diverse set of ideas about god-related things.

  • True
  • False

Question 7

The majority of Hindus in the world today live in:

  • China
  • South America
  • United States
  • None of the above.

Question 8

The origins of the practice of yoga involve:

  • Separation of oneself from the pain of life
  • Ridding the body of unwanted karma
  • Annual religious celebrations
  • We do not know how it arose.

Question 9

Different practitioners of Hinduism:

  • May attend different festivals and celebrations
  • May hold different ideas about god(s)
  • May differ in the way they dress and identify publicly
  • All of the above

Question 10

When one describes Hinduism as “eclectic,” it can mean (choose all that apply):

  • Extremely different and even conflicting ideas are held together
  • There may be different origins and developments that come together
  • It tends to be exclusive, i.e. not welcoming outsiders to join in

Quiz 2.2: Hindu Literature and Beliefs

Question 1

True or False: Dharma involves truth that identifies one’s supreme obligations in life.

  • True
  • False

Question 2

True or False: Hinduism tends to suppress sensuality in favor of self-inflicted pain.

  • True
  • False

Question 3

True or False: Bakhti means devotion to a god or goddess.

  • True
  • False

Question 4

True or False: Belief in re-incarnation is widely shared amongst Hindus.

  • True
  • False

Question 5

True or False: In a Hindu worldview, death is a prelude to rebirth.

  • True
  • False

Question 6

True or False: Brahma is the destroyer God; Shiva means illumination.

  • True
  • False

Question 7

Transmigration is another word for

  • Moksha
  • Gita
  • Re-incarnation
  • Karma

Question 8

The Bhagavad Gita is an epic poem about

  • a battle involving gods and heroes
  • being responsible to one’s duties in this life
  • historical Indian culture
  • all of the above

Question 9

Historically, Hinduism was also known as

  • Brahminism
  • Vishnuism
  • Shiviism
  • None of these.

Question 10

Which of the following was among ancient Hindu literature?

  • The Vedas
  • Upanishads
  • Bhagavad Gita
  • All the above.

Quiz 2.3: Hinduism in the Modern World

Question 1

True or False: About 15% of the US population today is Hindu.

  • True
  • False

Question 2

True or False: Hindus today are often quite open to having foreigners bring in their ideas of deity to this historical religion.

  • True
  • False

Question 3

True or False: Many of the Hindus living in America today hold advanced degrees and are civic and professional leaders.

  • True
  • False

Question 4

True or False: The account of “Akhil” indicates that Indians dislike American education.

  • True
  • False

Question 5

True or False: Most Hindus avoid eating cows.

  • True
  • False

Question 6

Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi was known for

  • advancing traditional values among Indians in the mid-20th century
  • his desire for improvements in social and economic equality
  • his social activism in resistance to the British (pre-1947)
  • Two of the above

Question 7

The traditional Indian caste system involved

  • Social stratification
  • Government-enforced slavery of mid-level castes.
  • A requirement that one pay a higher tax rate for being poor.
  • The advancement of Dalits to royal status

Question 8

Many Indians have been prompted to emigrate to North America or Europe

  • In order to separate themselves from traditional class structures
  • In order to advance Hinduism as a new national western religion
  • Because they were forced to do so by the late Nehru government
  • None of the above reasons

Question 9

An ashram is a Hindu

  • divine spirit
  • edict of marriage
  • community center
  • temple

Question 10

In the opinion of “Akhil,” many Indian women see North America as

  • helping them to get social equality and success
  • a chance to leave their faith (apostasy)
  • a place to acquire an American husband
  • a temporary residence, for acquiring resources and then returning home

Quiz 3.1: Foundations of Buddhism and Chinese Religions

Question 1

True/False: Buddhism originated in China.

  • True
  • False

Question 2

True/False: Siddhartha Gautama was born into poverty during the 7th century BCE.

  • True
  • False

Question 3

True/False: Siddhartha at times in his life would practice asceticism.

  • True
  • False

Question 4

True/False: Siddhartha believed meditation could pave the way to Nirvana.

  • True
  • False

Question 5

True/False: Many Asians identify with more than one religion.

  • True
  • False

Question 6

The positive and negative world forces thought to stand in polarity are:

  • Cosmos and Cosmic
  • Yin and Yang
  • Odd and Even
  • Atman and Utman

Question 7

Which of the following persons were an early formulator of Confucianism? (select all that apply)

  • Mencius
  • Confucius
  • Lao-tzu
  • Hsun-Tzu

Question 8

A theme that does not run through Chinese religion is:

  • Respect for one’s ancestors
  • Respect for one’s parents
  • Respect for the tombs of one’s ancestors
  • None the above

Question 9

Which of the following might be involved in divination?

  • Seances which recall interactions with dead relatives
  • ‘Reading’ natural patterns that appear on bones or plants
  • Burning of incense so that smells can evoke awareness of the afterlife
  • Prayers on behalf of priests, to help them intercede for their people

Question 10

Which of the following is not true of Confucius?

  • He was born into privilege
  • He was born into poverty
  • He was tutored while growing up
  • None of the above

Quiz 3.2: Buddhist and Chinese Philosophical Tenets

Question 1

True/False: Dharma brings together a concept of truth with practical ways to live.

  • True
  • False

Question 2

True/False: Buddhism holds to enlightenment that allows one to bypass endless reincarnation.

  • True
  • False

Question 3

True/False: Karma is beyond one’s ability to influence.

  • True
  • False

Question 4

True/False: The first of the Four Noble Truths is human suffering is universal and manifests itself in physical, mental, and emotional struggles and pain.

  • True
  • False

Question 5

True/False: The Noble Eightfold Path includes right kinds of speech and actions.

  • True
  • False

Question 6

Theravada Buddhism cannot be described as: (select all that apply)

  • A traditional, stricter tradition
  • A more inclusive and accommodating tradition
  • The Vietnamese form of the religion
  • A blend involving some Confucianism

Question 7

The sayings of Confucius are represented in:

  • The Vedas
  • The Analects
  • The Tao Te Ching
  • All of the above

Question 8

Confucius did not believe that human beings are: (select all that apply)

  • inherently evil
  • capable of depravity
  • essentially good
  • All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following does not pertain to Taoism?

  • May have been founded by Confucius
  • Same beliefs as Confucianism
  • Emphasis upon readings and actions
  • All of the above

Question 10

The writings known as The Analects:

  • Are attributed to Confucius
  • Promote virtue
  • encourage union of oneself with God
  • all the above

Quiz 3.3: Indigenous Religions and Shinto

Question 1

True/False: The word animism means that souls are like animals.

  • True
  • False

Question 2

True/False: The Aboriginal dreamtime cannot be assigned a date period or era. HUMN 160: Global Religion & Culture

  • True
  • False

Question 3

True/False: The Aboriginal dreamtime can be located during the first millennium BCE.

  • True
  • False

Question 4

True/False: Totemist clans might identify themselves with an animal (for example).

  • True
  • False

Question 5

True/False: Anthropologists like Tylor and McLennan seriously studies tribal myths.

  • True
  • False

Question 6

True/False: Animism is more prevalent in the southern, than northern, hemisphere.

  • True
  • False

Question 7

Which of the following correctly applies to a shaman? (select all that apply)

  • Mediator between humans and nature
  • Priest-like role
  • Non-human in origin
  • All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following does not apply to a shaman?

  • Mediator between humans and nature
  • Priest-like role
  • Non-human in origin
  • all these do describe a shaman

Question 9

A “natural religion”: (select all that apply)

  • would include animism
  • would not advocate divine revelation from one God
  • usually advocates use of incense in worship services
  • None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following do not apply to Shinto religion? (select all that apply)

  • Brought to Japan by Chinese missionaries
  • Animist in nature
  • Has a hierarchy of gods & demi-gods
  • None of the above

Quiz 4.1: Shinto and Japanese Religious Life

Question 1

True/False: Japanese people today follow only Buddhism or Taoism or atheism.

  • True
  • False

Question 2

True/False: Kami are gods or spirits.

  • True
  • False

Question 3

True/False: Shinto shrines tend to be private, or at least distant from public places.

  • True
  • False

Question 4

True/False: Shinto religion has variously taken state, domestic and sectarian forms.

  • True
  • False

Question 5

By which of the following means could the spirit world be placated in animism?

  • Sacrifice
  • Veneration
  • Both of the above
  • None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is to be located inside of a Shinto building?

  • Torii
  • Kami
  • Sushi
  • All the above

Question 7

Where are Shinto shrines traditionally located?

  • In large religious buildings
  • Along public streets
  • In private homes
  • All the above

Question 8

True/False: Among the responses of Japanese people to incoming Chinese religion was a desire to keep their followers and beliefs separated.

  • True
  • False

Question 9

True/False: Among the responses of Japanese people to incoming Chinese religion was a cooperative mix of Buddhism and Taoism.

  • True
  • False

Question 10

True/False: Chinese Buddhists supported the imperialism of Japanese religions.

  • True
  • False

Quiz 4.2: Indigenous Religions and Shinto

Question 1

True/False: The word animism means that souls are like animals.

  • True
  • False

Question 2

True/False: The Aboriginal dreamtime cannot be assigned a date period or era. HUMN 160: Global Religion & Culture

  • True
  • False

Question 3

True/False: The Aboriginal dreamtime can be located during the first millennium BCE.

  • True
  • False

Question 4

True/False: Totemist clans might identify themselves with an animal (for example).

  • True
  • False

Question 5

True/False: Anthropologists like Tylor and McLennan seriously studies tribal myths.

  • True
  • False

Question 6

True/False: Animism is more prevalent in the southern, than northern, hemisphere.

  • True
  • False

Question 7

Which of the following correctly applies to a shaman? (select all that apply)

  • Mediator between humans and nature
  • Priest-like role
  • Non-human in origin
  • All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following does not apply to a shaman?

  • Mediator between humans and nature
  • Priest-like role
  • Non-human in origin
  • all these do describe a shaman

Question 9

A “natural religion”: (select all that apply)

  • would include animism
  • would not advocate divine revelation from one God
  • usually advocates use of incense in worship services
  • None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following do not apply to Shinto religion? (select all that apply)

  • Brought to Japan by Chinese missionaries
  • Animist in nature
  • Has a hierarchy of gods & demi-gods
  • None of the above



Quiz 5.1: History and Development of Judaism

Question 1

True or False: There are at least 24 million Jews in the world today.

  • True
  • False

Question 2

True or False: Judaism is the world’s tenth largest religion (based on number of adherents).

  • True
  • False

Question 3

True or False: During the Middle Ages, Jews were often persecuted.

  • True
  • False

Question 4

True or False: Hillel was a key figure in the formation of the laws of the State of Israel.

  • True
  • False

Question 5

True or False: The history of the ancient Israelite monarchy involved two monarchies.

  • True
  • False

Question 6

Which of the following was not described as a ‘patriarch’ in the Jewish Scriptures?

  • Adam
  • Abraham
  • Jacob
  • Isaac

Question 7

Zionism involves which of the following?

  • belief in the historical inaccuracy of the Jewish Scriptures.
  • support for the modern State of Israel.
  • a requirement of rabbinic leadership in government.
  • the threefold constitution of the TANAK and the Halakah.

Question 8

A language common to Ashkenazim (European Jews) is _______.

  • Standard German
  • Yiddish
  • Spanish
  • None of the above.

Question 9

Which of these was an early Jewish thinker who preserved key Jewish writings?

  • Gamaliel
  • Judah the Prince
  • Ben Gurion
  • Emile Zola

Question 10

The Jewish Passover is a holiday for remembering:

  • Rescue from slavery in Egypt
  • Freedom from the Philistines
  • Defeat of the Romans
  • Moses’s receiving of the Torah

Quiz 5.2: Central Literature and Key Tenets of Judaism

Question 1

True or False: The three parts of the Jewish Scriptures are Law, Prophets & Writings.

  • True
  • False

Question 2

True or False: The Mishnah is an oral record of what had long been written commentary.

  • True
  • False

Question 3

True or False: The first person ever to be called “rabbi” was the patriarch Joseph.

  • True
  • False

Question 4

True or False: The Talmud is actually a rabbinic tradition that hails from 27 countries.

  • True
  • False

Question 5

True or False: The Jewish Scriptures include historical narratives and poetic wisdom.

  • True
  • False

Question 6

Which of the following did Maimonides advocate with respect to God? HUMN 160: Global Religion & Culture

  • Monotheism
  • Omniscience
  • Holiness
  • All the above

Question 7

Who was the founder of modern Zionism?

  • Maimonides
  • Herzl
  • Golda Meir
  • Moshe Dayan

Question 8

Which term has been applied to historic Judaism?

  • Civilization
  • Monotheistic
  • Diverse culturally
  • All the above

Question 9

David Ben Gurion was modern Israel’s

  • first president
  • founding father
  • Zionist activist
  • All of the above

Question 10

All Jews in Israel today agree that modern leadership is represented in

  • the Israeli Knesset (parliament)
  • the Jerusalem Chief Rabbinate
  • the president of the United States
  • no universal agreement exists

Quiz 5.3: Judaism in ‘Diaspora’ and the State of Israel Today

Question 1

True or False: Judaism’s ethno-religious nature tends to produce conformity & consistency.

  • True
  • False

Question 2

True or False: A man wearing tzitzit and earlocks belongs to Reform Judaism.

  • True
  • False

Question 3

True or False: Kosher food laws prohibit the eating of sheep.

  • True
  • False

Question 4

True or False: A young man is welcomed into synagogue membership with a Bar-Mitzvah.

  • True
  • False

Question 5

True or False: All Jews today identify themselves as theists.

  • True
  • False

Question 6

True or False: Worldwide, Jews have historically high rates of educational achievement.

  • True
  • False

Question 7

True or False: Historically and today, Jews share a strong tradition of heterosexual marriage.

  • True
  • False

Question 8

How many of the world’s Jews alive today reside in Israel?

  • One in ten
  • About one-half
  • Nearly all
  • None of the above

Question 9

Israeli Jews and American Jews _________.

  • share many common interests, though not always the same priorities
  • share no common interests, but have a strong Republican leaning
  • rarely visit each other’s country
  • two of the above

Question 10

The Jewish celebration of Hanukkah (Feast of Lights) is connected with which of the following?

  • the day Moses received the Law at Mount Sinai.
  • the Maccabean war of independence against Syrian tyranny, 2ndC CE.
  • the completion of the Mishnah (c.200 CE)
  • none of the above.

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