WW2: Quiz (Module 1) April 16

What is the definition of religion according to the Oxford English Dictionary?

• A. A system of beliefs and practices that directs a person toward transcendence

• B. A body of doctrines handed down by tradition

• D. A method for forming a reasoned expression of faith

• C. An action indicating belief in and reverence for a superhuman power

What is the main difference between monotheism and polytheism?

• D. Monotheism does not involve any numerical view while polytheism does

• A. Monotheism believes in multiple gods while polytheism believes in one god

• C. Monotheism believes in one God while polytheism believes in many gods

• B. Monotheism believes in the existence of a higher being while polytheism denies it

What is the primary function of the Philosophy of Religion?

• C. To analyze and reflect on central issues of religion

• A. To provide reasoned expressions of faith

• D. To provide insight on religious concepts and salvation

• B. To examine the nature and intricate issues of religion

What is the relationship between faith and theology?

• D. Faith cannot be understood through theology

• A. Faith provides theology with various modes of understanding

• B. Theology gives form to faith

• C. Theology is purely an intellectual enterprise

What is the first characteristic of beliefs systems?

• D. They are temporary

• A. They are individualistic

• B. They are value-laden

• C. They are purely theoretical

Which world religion believes in the concept of Dharma, Kama, Artha, and Moksha?

• A. Christianity

• D. Buddhism

• B. Islam

• C. Hinduism

What is the difference between pantheism and panentheism?

• A. Pantheism believes in one God while panentheism believes in many gods

• B. Pantheism believes everything is God while panentheism believes everything is in God

• C. Pantheism denies the existence of a higher being while panentheism affirms it

• D. Pantheism involves a numerical view while panentheism does not

What is the main disposition of Buddhism regarding the belief in God?

• D. Deism

• B. Atheism

• A. Theism

• C. Agnosticism

What is the etymology of the word 'religion' according to the text?

• D. To believe in a higher power

• A. To constantly return to

• B. To be tied into

• C. To choose again

What is the primary goal of spirituality according to the text?

• A. To establish a better world through human greed

• B. To recover what has been lost from the original self

• C. To engage in religious practices regularly

• D. To deny the existence of a higher being