SS Practice Test

Which is not a characteristic of religion?

• A system of belief and worship

• Puts value in abstract ideas such as miracles and faith

• Focuses on the fundamental nature of knowledge

• Existed since the known narrative history

Which is not a value of Philosophy?

• Focuses on the fundamental nature of knowledge

• Delves into the rational side of things

• Critically discusses issues which may even include religion

• A system of belief and worship

A secular humanist from Princeton University that recognizes the similarities of religion and philosopy.

The history of Judaism can be read on the first 10 books of the Hebrew bible.

The Jewish people's diaspora was caused by being constantly driven out of their homeland.

• The first statement is true and the second is false

• The first statement is false and the second is true

• Both statements are true

• Bothe statements are false

Which is not true about the castes of Hinduism?

• Dalits = untouchables

• Shudras = laborers/servants

• Kshatriyas = rulers

• Vaishyas = peasants/traders

• Brahmins = peasants

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

How many mitzvot in the Hebrew bible are there?

• 612

• 613

• 207

• 307

The eightfold path teaches:

right view - know the truth

right intuition - free your mind of evil

right speech - say nothing that hurts others

right action - work for the good of others

right livelihood - respect life

right effort - resist evil

right concentration - practice meditation

right mindfulness - control your thoughts

• True

• False

It is the inevitable fate of someone.

• Samsara

• Moksha

• Dharma

• Karma

It is the result of one's actions.

• Samsara

• Moksha

• Dharma

• Karma