Studies of Religion 1

Which of the following is an example of denominational switching?

• Changing from Judaism to Islam 

• Changing from Buddhism to Hinduism 

• Changing from Catholicism to Buddhism 

• Changing from Anglicanism to Catholicism 

Immigration from which country has most increased the number of Christian adherents in Australia?

• China 

• Iran 

• Philippines 

• Thailand

Which of the following best recognises the importance of the land in Aboriginal spirituality?

• Reconciliation 

• Protectionism 

• Ecumenism 

• Assimilation

In which year is it most likely that this sign would have been seen outside a Uniting church?

• 1955 

• 1965

• 1975

• 1985

According to the sign, which of the following occurs at this church? 

• Secular praying 

• Multifaith worship 

• Interfaith dialogue 

• Ecumenical activity

In Aboriginal spirituality, responsibility for one’s country is primarily established through which of the following?

• The performance of corroboree at sacred sites 

• The system of kinship among Aboriginal peoples 

• The enactment of stories through symbols and paintings 

• The maintenance of the site where an Aboriginal person was born

A selection of religious groups in Australia is shown. How many of these groups experienced a numerical decrease between 1996 and 2011?

Anglican

Buddhist

Hindu

Pentecostal

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of ceremonial practices in Aboriginal spiritualities?

• To complete initiation rites 

• To redefine Dreaming events and obligations to the land 

• To maintain a connection between the physical and spiritual worlds 

• To provide support for the roles and responsibilities of elders

Which statement is true of Australia’s religious landscape since 1945?

• Interfaith activity did not exist organisationally until the 1970s.

• Organised religions have become more competitive and less cooperative.

• Religions have become less concerned with the humanitarian aspects of immigration. 

• The ethnic diversity of Christian denominations has gradually declined since the 1960s.

Statement 1: Aboriginal kinship creates a bond of understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples.

Statement 2: In Aboriginal spiritualities, the Creator Spirit is primarily responsible for caring for the land.

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.