Religion 14A: Chapter 11 Test (Zeller, SJDC) – Flashcards

In Wicca, the new-year festival in late October is: A. Mabon. B. Samhain. C. Lammas. D. Imbolc.

Literally, Falun Gong means: A. spirit-vision way. B. deep-sight instrument. C. cloud-mountain insight. D. law-wheel energy.

A form of contemporary paganism that is popular in England is: A. Druidism. B. Odinism. C. Gnosticism. D. Illuminism.

A first level initiate in Druidism: A. Auditor. B. Bard. C. Esbat. D. Poet.

Who wrote Isis Unveiled and The Secret Doctrine? A. Charles Leadbeater B. Madame Helena Blavatsky C. Gerald Gardner D. Marcus Garvey

Gerald Gardner and Alex Sanders are associated with: A. Scientology. B. Rastafarianism. C. Wicca. D. Druidism.

In Scientology, the state of full mental liberation is called: A. clear. B. open. C. infinite. D. moksha.

Rastafarianism makes frequent use of what book? A. Qur'an B. a Course in Miracles C. Christian Bible D. Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures

The word pagan comes from pagus, a Latin word that means: A. unbeliever. B. circle. C. countryside. D. nature.

In the Baha'i faith, which number symbolizes completeness and perfection? A. 4 B. 9 C. 12 D. 1

Which of these elements is NOT found in the Wiccan tradition? A. use of altars, candles, incense, and ritual images B. observance of celebrations marking solstices, equinoxes and full moons C. focus on the feminine aspect of the divine D. devil-worship

What is the general name for religious movements that attempt to return to earlier, nature based religions, particularly those associated with the early cultures of Europe? A. Solsticism B. Rastafarianism C. Druidism D. Neo-Paganism

The eye enclosed in a triangle, is a symbol of the Trinity. This symbol found its way on to the back of the United States dollar bill through the influence of: A. Ngo Van Chieu. B. Victor Hugo. C. Helena Blavatsky. D. The Masons.

Rastafarians have adopted the symbolic use of four colors: which of these is NOT one of the four? A. purple B. gold C. black D. red

Sometimes, when Santer'a practitioners are in trance: A. they draw sacred images on palm leaves, which are then burnt in the service. B. they see complex geometrical designs in their imaginations. C. they throw themselves on knives without being harmed. D. they magically become a god, with some of the god's characteristics.

Which of these elements is NOT shared by Yoruba and Roman Catholicism? A. Supernatural beings who mediate between God and humans. B. Trust in the power of ritual. C. Existence of spirits of the dead. D. Belief in a single High God who shows personal interest in individual human affairs.

A coven is: A. an offering of salt and water made to the Goddess. B. a Wiccan name for walking around an altar in a circle. C. a local group of Wiccan practitioners. D. a prayer made to one of the four directions.

The ancient Druids were: A. atheists. B. monotheists. C. henotheists. D. polytheists.

An auditor is associated with: A. Scientology. B. Rastafarianism. C. Theosophy. D. Anthroposophy.

In Santeria, who formed the earth and human beings? A. Samhain B. Demeter C. Obatala D. Isis

The founder of Anthroposophy was: A. Annie Besant. B. L. Ron Hubbard. C. Jiddu Krishnamurti. D. Rudolf Steiner.

In Cao Dai the Third Alliance began in the nineteenth century with the work of several men, all of whom pursued the ideals of: A. the avoidance of alcohol and drugs. B. a completely vegetarian diet. C. Confucianism. D. justice and human liberation.

The Bridge is the name for: A. the world center of Scientology. B. a diagram of stages of mental liberation. C. the official journal of Scientology. D. the founder of Scientology.

Cao Dai tenets include belief in: A. God the Father. B. a celestial Universal mother. C. karma, reincarnation and nirvana. D. All of the above.

The practice of Falun Gong is currently: A. banned by the Chinese government. B. endorsed by the Chinese government as a way to improve the health of the nation. C. popular among Chinese historians seeking to reconstruct the ancient, but long lost art of Qigong. D. allowed only in the rural areas of the country.

The founder of Scientology was: A. L. Ron Hubbard. B. Jiddu Krishnamurti. C. Elizabeth Clare Prophet. D. Charles Leadbeater.

Falun means: A. saint-thing. B. sun-stands. C. law-wheel. D. high palace.

A well-known representative of Rastafarianism was: A. Ngo Van Chieu. B. Sun Yat Sen. C. Bob Marley. D. Margaret Thatcher.

In Santeria, a popular god associated with storms: A. Candomble. B. Loa (Lua). C. Santero. D. Shango (Chango).

Helena Blavatsky learned much from her reading and travel, but she also claimed that she was taught by: A. Allah. B. Jah. C. Condensed spirits. D. Ascended masters.

What is the name of the founder of Falun Gong? A. Kong Fuzi B. Li Hongzhi C. Sun Yat-sen D. Ngo Van Chieu

Eurhythmy is the name in Theosophy for a spiritually oriented form of: A. dancing. B. dress. C. singing. D. community work.

Haile Selassie was a devout: A. Rastafarian. B. Coptic Christian. C. Druid. D. Theosophist.

"Human Wisdom"; a movement that grew out of Theosophy that emphasizes education and other practical means for spiritual development: A. Anthroposophy. B. Paganism. C. Oshun. D. Esbat.

Baha'u'llah means: A. Glory of Islam. B. Glory of the Bab. C. Glory of Allah. D. Glory of Heaven.

Who was believed by Ethiopians to be descended from the biblical King Soloman and the Queen of Sheba? A. Haile Selassie B. Jiddu Krishnamurti C. Ziggy Marley D. Siyyid Ali Muhammad

Haile Selassie is associated with: A. Baha'i. B. Druidism. C. Santeria. D. Rastafarianism.

The English site used by modern Druids for their summer solstice rituals is this: A. Weston-super-Mare. B. Lindisfarne. C. Iona. D. Stonehenge.

The falun is believed to be located: A. in the air just above the top of the head. B. in the chest, directly behind the breastbone. C. in the forehead between the eyes. D. in the lower abdomen.

Which of these unites elements from Theosophy and Christianity? A. Church of Scientology B. Cao Dai C. Church Universal and Triumphant D. Neo-Paganism

Which of these is NOT a mixture of native African religion with Roman Catholicism? A. Santeria B. Theosophy C. Voodoo D. Candomble

Wicca is an Old English word that suggests association with: A. magic, separation, and holiness. B. the moon, the feminine, and circles. C. oak trees, Stonehenge, and fire. D. evil, darkness, and Satan.

The early Druids were written about by the: A. Romans. B. Mongols. C. Greeks. D. Magyars.

The Baha'i faith is: A. polytheistic. B. animistic. C. monotheistic. D. agnostic.

The majority of the followers of Cao Dai live in: A. China. B. Vietnam. C. the Caribbean. D. California.

Which of these faiths does NOT conduct services at the time of the full moon? A. Wicca B. Druidism C. Cao Dai D. These faiths all conduct services at the time of the full moon.

The two days of the year, at midwinter and midsummer, when the season begins to reverse itself: A. samhain. B. esbat. C. solstice. D. sabbat.

The founder of Baha'i was: A. Hassan. B. Baha'u'llah. C. Ali. D. the Bab.

In a vision, the founder of Cao Dai saw what? A. a large eye appearing in the air B. a church tower beginning to fall over C. a dragon that had in its mouth a pearl, surrounded by flames D. a small tree, growing up into the sky and filling with birds

Whose desire to focus on a practical means to achieve human wholeness and spirituality resulted in the first Waldorf School for the training of young people? A. L. Ron Hubbard B. Annie Besant C. Rudolf Steiner D. Jiddu Krishnamurti

The syncretic religion of Brazil that blends elements of Roman Catholicism and African religions: A. Candomble. B. Santeria. C. Voodoo (Voudun). D. Oshun.

Scientologists insist that their religion: A. can be practiced along with other religions. B. is based on the religion of the ancient Celts. C. is the only true religion. D. is based on the religions of the ancient Greeks and Romans.

The author of Isis Unveiled and The Secret Doctrine was: A. Charles Leadbetter. B. Henry Steel Olcott. C. Shogi Effendi. D. Helena Blavatsky.

The Rastafarian name for God is: A. Jah. B. Obatala. C. Allah. D. Yahweh.

In Wicca, the new-year festival in late October is: A. Imbolc. B. Samhain. C. Mabon. D. Lammas.

A type of martial art that is thought to increase health and strength: A. Loa. B. Rastafarianism. C. Qigong. D. Esbat.

The word pagan comes from pagus, a Latin word that means: A. countryside. B. circle. C. unbeliever. D. nature.

In Scientology the world of time and space, the world in which spirits must live: A. Engram. B. MEST. C. Operating Thetan. D. Thetan.

After the death of the Bab, the founder of the Baha'i faith was imprisoned in: A. Baghdad. B. Haifa. C. Jerusalem. D. Teheran.

Literally, Theosophy means: A. deep insight. B. divine wisdom. C. eternal philosophy. D. internal theory.

The organizational structure of Cao Dai is influenced strongly by: A. Methodism. B. Theosophy. C. Roman Catholicism. D. Shinto.

Literally, "Druid" is thought to mean: A. "oak-tree wisdom." B. "coiled-serpent classic." C. "day-star knowledge." D. "ocean-light vision."

The ancient Druids considered _____ to be important symbols of the divine. A. stone circles B. white robes C. candles and incense D. the sun and fire

People who perform Falun Gong exercises believe that they: A. gain health and strength. B. develop paranormal powers such as invulnerability. C. gain the power to see and hear things at a great distance. D. All of the above.

The major practice of Falun Gong is: A. a series of five exercises, performed while standing and sitting. B. a daily chant at a home altar, using the mantra "Nam Myoho Renge Kyo." C. attendance at monthly martial arts sessions, held at the time of the full moon. D. writing weekly in a journal of spiritual insights and self-examination.

The eight significant annual festivals of Wicca are called: A. Esbats. B. Solstices. C. Sabbats. D. Ovates.

Reggae is: A. the type of music associated with Rastafarianism. B. the type of hairstyle common among Rastafarians. C. the name for a Rastafarian religious service. D. the name for the special flag of Rastafarianism.

In Cao Dai, one of the three periods of special divine revelation: A. pre-clear. B. Bridge. C. Alliance. D. clear.

"Human Wisdom"; a movement that grew out of Theosophy that emphasizes education and other practical means for spiritual development: A. Paganism. B. Esbat. C. Anthroposophy. D. Oshun.

Another name for the Emperor Haile Selassie: A. the Bab. B. Ziggy Marley. C. Ras Tafari. D. Marcus Garvey.

Cao Dai speaks of how many "alliances"? A. twenty-four B. one C. ten D. three

Which element of Roman Catholicism particularly enabled Yoruba practitioners to continue practicing their suppressed religion in the New World? A. veneration of saints B. use of candles C. veneration of relics D. use of incense

Theosophy shows many similarities to: A. Sunni Islam. B. Hindu Vedanta. C. Orthodox Judaism. D. Pure Land Buddhism.

The Druid movement began as an attempt to reintroduce the religion practiced by the ancient: A. Romans. B. Celts. C. Germans. D. Scandinavians.

The deliberate blend of religions in Cao Dai is symbolized by: A. The four elements of the serviceÑfire, water, air, earth. B. The four colors of the robes used at major services, yellow, red, blue, and white. C. The four cardinal directionsÑNorth, South, East, and West. D. The four flags flown above the cathedral at Tay Ninh.

Which of these traits does NOT characterize the Orishas of the Yoruba traditions? A. They know specialized crafts such as metalworking. B. They are in charge of certain aspects of nature. C. They like particular colors. D. They are vegetarian.

The religion of Baha'i is universalistic and even works for the establishment of: A. a single world government. B. the conversion of the entire world to Baha'i. C. a single world bank and an international storehouse of food that would be used to end starvation everywhere. D. a single television station beaming news to all continents.

Which of these men is venerated as a saint by the practitioners of Cao Dai? A. Victor Hugo B. Winston Churchill C. Sun Yat-sen D. All of the above.

The word Bab is the title given to the forerunner of the founder of Baha'i. The title means: A. moon. B. light. C. star. D. gate.

The Yoruba religion: A. was appreciated and protected by European colonizers. B. exists in West Africa. C. has many similarities with Buddhism. D. did not mix with other religions.

The gods of the Yoruba-derived religions are often called: A. Santeros. B. Orishas. C. Ascended masters. D. Babalawos.

The founder of Baha'i wrote: A. poetry in a secret code that is still not completely understood. B. plays that focus on the theme of world peace. C. letters to major world leaders, including Queen Victoria. D. music that is meant to accompany Sufi dancing.