SOR Religion in Australia post 1945 Quiz 4

Which of the following is a common characteristic of New Age religions?

• They value ecumenism.

• They all reject materialism

• They focus on the spiritual needs of their adherents

• They integrate all non-Christian religions into a common set of beliefs.

Which of the following is central to the Dreaming?

• Law

• Marriage

• Assimilation

• Dispossession

Which of the following enabled pastoral leases and Native Title to co-exist?

• Mabo decision 1992

• Native Title Act 1993

• Wik decision 1996

• Native Title Amendment Act 1998

Since 2001, which of the following churches has been the least affected by denominational switching?

• Uniting

• Catholic

• Anglican

• Pentecostal

Which of the following is true of totemic identity in Aboriginal spirituality?

• It is a life-force that symbolises relationships.

• It encourages separation from one’s country

• It identifies a temporary relationship between individuals and their totem

• It connects individuals with the wider Australian community

Statement 1: The Anglican Church is the largest Christian denomination in Australia.

Statement 2: The majority of Presbyterians, Methodists and Baptists merged to form the Uniting Church in Australia.

Which of the following is correct?

• Both statements are true.

• Both statements are false.

• Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true

• Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.

Which of the following has been a consequence of immigration since 1945?

• The Catholic Church has become more multicultural.

• The number of Christian denominations in Australia has significantly declined

• Several New Age religions are now members of the NSW Council of Churches.

• Hinduism has grown to become the second largest non-Christian religion in Australia.

Which of the following is an important aspect of the Dreaming?

• It arranges events in order of time

• It recognises totems as an ancient form of worship

• It establishes a moral code that informs and unites all life.

• It symbolises the secular nature of customs and traditions.

Which of the following is true of the Anglican Church?

• It separated from the Uniting Church in 1987.

• It is the largest Christian denomination in Australia.

• It is no longer a member of the NSW Ecumenical Council.

• It was formerly known as the Church of England in Australia.

A selection of churches in Australia’s current religious landscape is shown.

Baptist. Presbyterian. Greek Orthodox. Uniting Church

How many of these churches are Protestant?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4