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Theology I Final Review Part Two

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

____,The first three letters (in Greek) of the name Jesus. These letters appear as a symbol on the official seal of the Society of Jesus or the Jesuits.

a)

Examen

b)

Finding God in All Things

c)

IHS

d)

Eloquentia Perfecta

2.

_____,Latin “More” St. Ignatius used the term “Continuous Quality Improvement” to suggest a spirit of generous excellence should be applied to all ministries. At Fairfield Prep, this refers to a spirit of always trying to do more of that which we do well and to do better at that which we need improvement.

a)

Ratio Studiorum

b)

Magis

c)

Cura Personalis

d)

AMDG

3.

An often-repeated action or ceremony that has no particular significance is a/n________________________________

a)

Routine

b)

Ritual

c)

Sign

d)

Symbol

4.

An often-repeated action or ceremony that has a particular spiritual significance is a/n_______

a)

Routine

b)

Ritual

c)

Sign

d)

Symbol

5.

In 1962 Pope _______ called a major Church in Rome.

a)

Francis

b)

John XXIII

c)

John Paul II

d)

Benedict XVI

6.

This meeting is called the 2nd _____________ Council, and it lasted from 1962-1965. 

a)

Vernacular

b)

Vatican

c)

Various

d)

Varmint

7.

Although the purpose of the 2nd Vatican Council was much broader, the final session gave to us the idea that Catholics should be ______in their approach to other religious traditions.  This means that the Church believes there is Truth in all religious traditions and that the believers are seeking salvation in their own way. 

a)

Evangelical

b)

Ecumenical

c)

Egregious

d)

Emergent

8.

This four-dollar word means looking at others completely objectively, looking at their ideas as though we had no previous experiences of our own:

a)

Phenomenological

b)

Experiential

c)

Sacrifice

d)

Global Village

9.

This four-dollar word understands that we will have various experiences and ideas that will influence how we see the rituals and beliefs of others:

a)

Phenomenological

b)

Experiential

c)

Sacrifice

d)

Global Village

10.

This traditional form of communication literally means “To Do or Make holy” ______and is performed in some way by all religious traditions:

a)

Phenomenological

b)

Experiential

c)

Sacrifice

d)

Global Village

11.

This is an object or idea that has multiple meanings, often much deeper than on the surface:

a)

Routine

b)

Ritual

c)

Sign

d)

Symbol

12.

This is an object or idea that has one simple meaning:

a)

Routine

b)

Ritual

c)

Sign

d)

Symbol

13.

We are asked to come to the study of the world’s religions with an attitude of empathy because

a)

Jesus demonstrated empathy.

b)

empathy allows us to accept the beliefs and practices of other people on their own terms.

c)

empathy is better than sympathy.

d)

none of the above.

14.

A myth

  

a)

is a true story.

b)

is a false story.

c)

is a legend.

d)

points to a spiritual truth.

15.

With regard to the world’s religions, the Catholic Church teaches that those that believe in one God

a)

are the true religions.

b)

share a fundamental belief called monotheism.

c)

are true and holy while others are not.

d)

are superior while others are inferior.

16.

The term religion traditionally means

   

a)

to pray constantly.     

b)

to be a peacemaker.

c)

to search for God.

d)

to bind one’s self to God or to something else greater than the self.

17.

When the Catholic Church talks about evangelization, it means

a)

witnessing to one’s faith without trying to get others to convert to Catholicism.

b)

  ignoring all religious differences to relate to others.

c)

insisting that everyone should be a Catholic.

d)

pretending that all religions are equally valid.

18.

Two of the common elements seen in every religious tradition are

a)

beliefs and practices.

b)

prayer postures and sacred space.

c)

scripture verses that must be said daily.

d)

extensive training for ministry.

19.

The only reason that is not valid for studying world religions is

a)

to gain a better understanding of the present world.

b)

to discover what is universal among all the world’s cultures.

c)

to learn how to win religious arguments.

d)

to gain a better understanding of your own faith.

20.

What is the worship of one god called?

a)

Polytheism

b)

Monotheism

c)

Pantheism

d)

Monism

21.

What is the worship of more than one god called?

 

a)

Polytheism

b)

Monotheism

c)

Pantheism

d)

Monism

22.

Hinduism

a)

was founded by Vivakananda.

b)

is a combination of a number of religious traditions in India.

c)

is not very tolerant of those who believe in only one God.

d)

has exactly 87 million gods.

23.

According to Hinduism, Ultimate Reality is

a)

maya

b)

Brahman

c)

samsara

d)

Brahma

24.

 Jainism and Buddhism

a)

are both derived from Hinduism.

b)

were both founded as reactions to Hinduism.

c)

both advocate nonviolence.

d)

all are correct.

25.

The Classical Period of Hinduism

a)

was the era when Hinduism became distinguished as a religion

b)

was full of reformers like Ramakrishna.

c)

was a backwards period for Hinduism.

d)

All are correct

26.

Dharma is

a)

the second of the stages of Hinduism

b)

the lowest caste in Hinduism.

c)

the ethical duties of a person.

d)

another name for heaven in Hinduism.

27.

The stage of life where one renounces family, name, and any memories of the past is called

a)

samsara

b)

ahimsa

c)

brahmin

d)

sannyasa

28.

Which of the following is not a universal belief in Hinduism?

a)

karma

b)

gurdwara

c)

moksha

d)

samsara

29.

The Hindu Creator god is

a)

Brahma

b)

Parvati

c)

Krishna

d)

Shiva

30.

Krishna is an avatar of

a)

Brahman

b)

Shiva

c)

Vishnu

d)

Arjuna

31.

The Bhagavad Gita is in the                                           category of Hindu scripture.

a)

smriti

b)

shruti

c)

Vedic

d)

poetic

32.

Sikhism

a)

as its roots in Hinduism.

b)

as founded by Guru Nank.

c)

is a synthesis of Hinduism and Islam.

d)

all answer are correct

33.

The path to moksha most followed is

a)

action

b)

devotion

c)

righteousness

d)

knowledge

34.

 This design is used by some in Hindu meditation.

a)

mantra

b)

maya

c)

murti

d)

mandala

35.

This would not be found at a home puja.

a)

brahmin

b)

murti

c)

flowers

d)

food

36.

Hindu life-cycle celebrations are a

a)

samskaras

b)

repetitive

c)

or boys only.

d)

one in conjunction with the Hindu calendar.

37.

The Destroyer god is

a)

Vishnu

b)

Brahman

c)

Brahma

d)

Shiva

38.

Ahimsa is the

a)

sum of a person’s actions in this and previous states of existence.

b)

intentional avoidance of violence or injury.

c)

stage of life where one renounces name, family, and any memories of the past.

d)

hallucinogenic beverage used in ancient India as an offering to the gods.

39.

Hindu temples

a)

are all exactly alike.

b)

are where puja is performed by a Brahmin.

c)

are more numerous in villages.

d)

are round in shape.

40.

The Hindu life cycle rites of passage are called

a)

ashramas

b)

satyagraha

c)

sanskrit

d)

samskaras

41.

With regard to other religions, Hinduism is

a)

tolerant

b)

intolerant

c)

tolerant only at first

42.

  The unofficial slogan for Hinduism used in class was:

a)

Eat Fresh!

b)

Have it Your Way!

c)

I’m Lovin’ It!

d)

Finger Lickin’ Good!

43.

The fascinating thing about the Indus Valley Civilization is that:

a)

They had really well planned cities

b)

They had impressive ways of moving water

c)

They had loads of baths, nearly one in every household

d)

All are Correct

44.

Which is NOT one of the paths of desire:

a)

Worldly success

b)

Pleasure

c)

Long Life

d)

All are paths of desire

45.

Being, Knowledge, and Joy are all examples of:

a)

The Pathways of Desire

b)

The Pathways of Renunciation

c)

The Pathways of Love

d)

The Pathways of Silence

46.

Yoga, from the original sanskirt, translates as:

a)

Yoke

b)

Yolo

c)

Yellow

d)

Yaaarg

47.

When we, in the United States, think of Yoga we are typically thinking of ____ yoga, which involves movements of the body.

a)

Bhakti

b)

Jnana

c)

Hatha

d)

Karma

48.

Developed during the Vedic Period, the ______ system separates people into different social classes based on their profession:

a)

Case

b)

Caste

c)

Last

d)

Mask

49.

The first group that invaded the Indus Valley region was the Mughal Empire who mixed_____ with Hinduism.

a)

Islam

b)

Christianity

c)

Judaism

d)

Mormonism

50.

In 1858 The British empire colonized India.  This control lasted until 1947 when____ fought for independence from the British based the salt tax.

a)

Oscar Romero

b)

Martin Luther King Jr.

c)

Mohandas Gandhi

d)

Cesar Chavez