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(T or F) It is important to study religions or religious figures, such as Buddhism and Buddha, how your own religious leaders would present them.

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False

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Siddhartha's spirit was troubled because he felt that he was missing,

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opposition and the ability to choose

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After leaving the safety of his father's palace, Siddhartha sought to eliminate pain and suffering. The monks that Siddhartha followed after were ascetics. These monks believed that pain and suffering could be eliminated by

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eliminating the body

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After being tempted by the goddess of temptation Mara, what did Siddhartha find to be his greatest temptation?

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Ego

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Under the tree of "enlightenment and knowledge," Siddhartha became Buddha, the man who was "awake

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False

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Buddha believed and taught that true Nirvana could only be reached with the help of gods

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False

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Buddha believed in equality, in that any person of any caste or sex could find enlightenment

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True

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Buddha probably saw his teaching as a reform movement for Hinduism. Which of the following teachings of Buddha shows that this is true?

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He rejected the caste system He was more concerned that people found their own enlightenment.

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According to the 'Four Noble Truths,' what is the origin of suffering?

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Attachment

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After the death of Buddha, his followers were able to create one united religion called Buddhism

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False

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Buddhism received the greatest political support under the Emperor Asoka. How did the emperor support his new religion?

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He sent out missionaries

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Thervadins do not believe that gods can help them gain Nirvana but they do believe that gods can help humans with sicknesses, crops, and love.

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True

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During Mahayana Buddhism three important principles emerged. The first one stated that Buddha not only taught to the public but also taught in secret. What was the second principle?

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Buddha was more than a man, that he was really a compassionate god

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Mahayanists developed a class of beings that could help mankind from the afterlife called Bodhisattvas. How did these special beings help mankind?

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Postponing Nirvana to live in a state of grace in order to send wisdom down to mankind

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The Pure Land sect of Mahayana Buddhism believes that there are worlds in which anyone can reach Nirvana in one lifetime.

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True

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Though it was founded in 5th century A.D Buddha is contributed with the formation of intuitive sects within Buddhism

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False

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Which of the following sects taught that in addition to meditation one should utilize reason and the study of scripture?

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Tendai

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Which of the following sects taught that the Lotus Sutra was the only scripture that a person needed to study to be a good Buddhist?

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Nicheren

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The most important practical feature of Tibetan Buddhism is its concern for magic as a means of coping with the problems of life.

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True

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This man is the recognized leader of Tibetan Buddhism and by virtue of his position leader of Tibet,

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Dalai Lama

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The Borobudar Temple is one of the most complex Buddhist temples ever built. The structure is such that as one works up each level they find themselves achieving a higher state of enlightenment until they reach the summit.

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True

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The clockwise direction of the temple allows a person to keep their left hand connected with the shrine.

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False

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From birth to death, Buddha taught that we should take an upward journey to detach ourselves from passion and desire, and thus achieving spiritual peace.

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True

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The truth about Indian religion and culture is that it is simple and completely based around Hinduism

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False

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Who said, "The chief concern of Hindu religious conviction is not the existence or nonexistence of God or whether there is one God or many gods."?

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S.A. Nigosian

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Hindus seek release from the suffering we experience in mortality by achieving release from reincarnation. This is called,

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Moksha

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The demise of Harappa Culture demonstrates the necessary link between water and agriculture on the one hand, and civilization on the other.

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True

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During the Vedic Period Aryans originally had three social classes that closely resembled the three classes of feudal society in Europe. What were the three original Aryan social classes?

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Priests, Warriors, The General Population

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Which of the following Vedic texts was a collection of versed recited at sacrifices by priests?

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The Samaveda

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Varuna is the god of war and weather.

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False

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Although the caste system has been outlawed by the modern government of India, its influence is still felt in larger cities, and it is still strong in the rural areas of India, where over 80% of the population lives.

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True

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In the Indian caste system the ruling class is also known as;

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Kshatriyas

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What is the goal of Vedanta?

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Self-realization

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During the Vedantic period instead of formal rituals performed by Brahmins, or often in addition to formal rituals, meditation and acts of self-denial began to be seen as valid sacrifices performed by the individual.

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True

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Vedantic Hinduism has a strong pubic practice and worship.

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False

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The practices of Sadhus reflect the Vedanatic emphasis on self-realization,

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Without the need for formal ritual or priests.

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What helped expand the Brahmin priests role from being just ritual experts to that of the moral and philosophical leaders of Indian society?

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Their unique ability to read and memorize.

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What did the dharmasutra give the caste system?

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Religious credibility

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In the Upanishads, the gods are supreme and their heaven is a permanent abode.

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False

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According to Karma, or the path of action, the Atman is

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An intangible divine aspect of the self

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The Path of Karma is centered in obedience to Dharma, or in other words, Karma is the path of the perfection of action.

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True

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What is the goal of those that pursue the way of knowledge or Jnana?

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Renounce the world and become seekers of salvation

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Those who follow the way of devotion, or Bhakti, do not see liberation as a merging with Brahman, but transcendence into a blessed realm where the love between them and deity can be maintained without rebirth.

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True

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What god is believed to be the cosmic dancer who performs his divine dance to destroy a weary universe and make preparations for Lord Brahma to start the process of creation?

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Shiva

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According to the essay, marital intimacy is meant not only to produce joy but also, where possible and desirable, to produce offspring.

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True

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Symbols of ancient religions are often thought of as vulgar and distasteful because

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they are often direct in their meanings.

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Located along the Ganges, what place is also known as the place of cremation?

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The Manikarnika Ghat

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The paradox of a god who is both generator and destroyer is the very the mystery explored by pilgrims at Varanasi. The goal of the pilgrim is resolve the mystery, and apply its truths to oneself, to grasp "truths lying beyond the category of the intellect," by unraveling paradox through ritual.

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True

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The view of marital intimacy and procreation as a shared partnership, a mutual stewardship is extremely rare among ancient religions. The marital balance taught in the Vishwanath ritual should be appreciated for its uniqueness and its correctness.

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True

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Marriage and parenthood are inseparable in Hinduism, a lesson that has generally been forgotten in the modern western world, but which is very much in keeping with Mormon theology and practice.

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True

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What city was built as the new capital for the Abbasids?

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Baghdad

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The first territory lost by the Abbasids was:

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Iberia

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This European monarch sent a delegation to the court of the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid in about the year AD 800, returning with a report of Baghdad's size and wealth:

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Charlemagne

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What happened at Ayn Jalut in AD 1260?

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Muslim armies defeated the Mongols

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Which is the most complete summary of Dr. Ahmed Dallal's statement regarding Islamic contributions in the sciences:

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Classical Islamic civilization supported and promoted the sciences and scientific learning more than any pre-modern civilization;

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In Islamic tradition and in LDS tradition, God is ambivalent toward learning; whether we decide to learn or not is of no eternal consequence.

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False

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What does bayt al-hikmah mean, and when was it founded:

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House of wisdom, AD 830.

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Which Muslim philosopher was called "the commentator," and was studied side-by-side with Aristotle in European universities, such as the Sorbonne in Paris?

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Averroes

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What do we call the field of philosphy dedicated to understanding the cosmos and life?

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Natural Philosophy

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Who was the first Islamic philosopher to argue that there could be harmony between philosophical truth, and revealed truth?

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al-Kindi

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Who wrote The Incoherence of the Philosphers, in which revealed truth was declared to be superior to philosophical truth?

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al-Ghazzali

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Who wrote The Incoherence of the Incoherence, and was known as "The Commentator"?

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Ibn Rushd (Averroes)

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Perhaps one of the reasons why we don't know much about Islamic philosophy, and its contributions to Western civilization is because Roman Catholics wrote much of our history. Protestant historians, such as Jacob Burkhardt desperately tried to keep knowledge of the ties between Islamic civilization and Western civilization alive.

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False

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Islamic astronomers were the first in the world to use mathematics (as opposed to using only geometry) to verify their theories about the heavens.

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True

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Muslim physicians differed from their ancient counterparts in that they went beyond mere medical theory, and established systems of clinical observation and experimentation.

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True

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Al-Tabari wrote "The Wisdom of Paradise" in which he summarized all of Muslim medical theory and practice. Unfortunately, he did not include anything about Greek or Hindu medicine, and we therefore to not know what Muslim physicians knew about more ancient medical practices.

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False

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Who is known as the "Father of Modern Medicine?"

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Ibn Sina;

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In the thirty years after the death of Muhammad the Islamic Empire reach all of the following areas EXCEPT;3

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Mongolia

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One theory suggests that Arab tribesmen were wild fanatics who suddenly discovered that there was a bigger world outside of Arabia. It also says that their ferocity was accentuated by

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Religious Fanaticism

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The second theory mentioned for successful Arab expansion suggests that

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The already existing empires were weakened by a series of conflicts allowing for an easy victory for the Muslim armies.

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The third theory for Arab expansion is based on their military engagement. How did the Arabs fight differently than the imperial armies?

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They moved along deserts and coastal areas and attacked quickly.

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Muhammad was first and foremost a prophet and therefore refused to get involved in politics

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False

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After the death of Muhammad there arose a conflict that eventually led to a split in the Islamic faith. What was the conflict over?

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Issue of Succession

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The period after the time of Muhammad is known as the reign of the four companions of Muhammad, or Caliphs. These Caliphs were not only secular rulers but prophets as well.

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False

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The power of Imam was

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to administer the needs of the Islamic religion.

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The period of the Rashidun is also known as the "golden age."

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True

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Which of the following Dynasties emerged after the Rashidun?

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Umayyads

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Islam was not only a system of belief and religious practice; it was an entire way of life and government.

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True

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The reason behind moving the capital from Medina to Damascus was

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Economic

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The majority of subjects living in Damascus were already Muslim.

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False

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The downfall of the Umayyad dynasty can be contributed to

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The Jizya

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The word mosque is taken from the Arabic word masjid, meaning "place of kneeling," referring to the prostrations of the Muslim prayer.

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True

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Muslims can only pray in a mosque

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False

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Which part of the mosque is used for delivering the Friday sermon?

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The minbar

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Which of the following forms of art forms that are often found in mosques uses words as it subject?

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Calligraphy

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Which famous Islamic mosque is believed to be built on Sacred Precincts?

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Dome of the Rock

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Which of the following Islamic structures was built with an underground system of pipes for hot water?

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Hisham's Palace

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Only archeology and modern historical investigation can hope to penetrate the propaganda surrounding the Umayyads, the first dynasty of Islam.

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True

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Learning how to read the scripture of another religion can be challenging, but worthwhile.

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True

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Leaders like George A. Smith and Parley P. Pratt

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Thought very highly of Muhammad's leadership

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Lord promised Abraham: "And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing ... [to] all families of the earth" This promise includes the posterity of Isaac and Ishmael.

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True

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The Muslim's religion is strictly a Sunday-only type religion rather than a way of life for its believers.

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False

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The Arabic language reaches its highest expression

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in the Koran

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Muslims believe that Muhammad began his prophetic call after being visited by

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The angel Gabriel

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The Muslim holy book is thus for them the climax of a long sequence of volumes of revelations granted to a long succession of prophets, beginning with Adam and ending with Muhammad.

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True

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Muhammad tried to convert people from idolatrous ways to

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A higher plane of personal and social morality

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In a period of about 20 years, Muhammad uplifted the life of an entire country.

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True

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It is considered to be very polite to use the term Muhammadism around Muslims.

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False

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Which of the following people would you find in a mosque leading the believers in prayer?

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Imam

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Which of the following is the first duty of a Muslim?

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Belief in God

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According to the Islamic faith, attitudes of responsibility—to family, to community, to God—are a moral consequence of the recognition of God.

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True

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According to the article, the Koran emphasizes

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Judgment Day when men will appear before God

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A Muslim's view of life after death parallels the traditional Christian view of hell and heaven.

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True

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Muslims believe that Christ never really existed but rather is a type of idol that Christians worship

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False

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In the "Statement of the First Presidency Regarding God's Love for All Mankind" issued 15 February 1978,

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Says that Moral truths can be given by God to enlighten nations

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Which of the following is a message of the Koran?

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We will be held accountable for what we do

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According to the readings, what is the Koran intended for?

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Recitation

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The test of the Koran if given in the voice of Muhammad.

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False

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Which Sura contains the text, "Again, ye shall see it with certainty of sight!"?

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Sura 102

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According to Sura 104 all wealth is evil and anyone that is rich is doomed at Judgment Day

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False

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The Islamic faith gave women newfound rights during the 7th Century.

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True

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Because Muslims claim their heritage through Ishmael, Isaac is often shown in a negative light

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False

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The phrase "Moral Revelation" is adapted from:

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A First Presidency Statement

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Who is not named in the 1978 message?

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Buddha

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The title of the message from which the phrase "moral revelation" is taken is:

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God's Love for All Mankind

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Which is not a theme or statement made in the 1978 message The great leaders of world religions and philosophers:

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Demonstrated toleration, appreciation and respect

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The fact that God gave moral revelation to the leaders of world religions throughout history signifies that he loves all of his children-so much so that he has provided them with as much light and truth as possible no matter where they were born, and no matter when they were born.

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True

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"All the great teachers were servants of God."

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True

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We cannot cultivate an affirmative gratitude for their contributions to moral truth unless we see them in their own historical context, taking into account the material, social, moral and spiritual conditions of their day and age.

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True

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Who taught that, "The people of the earth are all our Father's children and are of many and varied religious persuasions. We must cultivate tolerance and appreciation and respect one another. We have differences of doctrine. This need not bring about animosity or any kind of holier-than-thou attitude."

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Gordon B. Hinckley

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Who said, "A man filled with the love of God, is not content with blessing his family alone but ranges through the world, anxious to bless the whole of the human family."

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Joseph Smith

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Although it is impossible to practice tolerance passively, it is possible to practice respect passively

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False

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Who said, "It is a violation of God's commandments for one culture to persecute another, whatever the reason."

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Richard G. Scott

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Which person was quoted in the presentation to support the claim that "God does not practice presentism?

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Joseph Smith

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Which is not true about "presentism?"

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It is the strong tendency in all cultures to see other cultures as inferior

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The most notable example of Otherness in American history was/were:

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African slaves

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Which is not a part of Krister Stendahl's approach to healthy interfaith dialogue?

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Never forget the other faith is doctrinally wrong

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What example of Holy Envy for Latter-day Saints does Krister Stendahl give in the movie clip?

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Baptism for the Dead

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Who said that, the Muslim prophet Muhammad was "descended from Abraham and was no doubt raised up by God on purpose" to preach against idolatry.

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George A. Smith

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At least one General Authority "sympathized with the plight of Muslims, who, like Latter-day Saints, found it difficult "to get an honest history" written about them."

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True

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Which term is used as a title or name for God the Father in LDS publications translated into Arabic?

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Allah

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True principles must sometimes be balanced against contrasting principles that are equally important and equally true. One of the balancing acts for Latter-day Saints is to recognize the stay strong in the knowledge and testimony of the Restoration, and at the same time appreciate, associate, and work with good people from other faiths.

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True

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The author of the article "Catholicism's Contribution to God's Plan" would probably agree with the following statement: "Many important truths were preserved and transmitted to modern times by and through the Catholic Church. These truths were necessary for the restoration of the fulness of the gospel and Priesthood authority by Joseph Smith.

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True

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Which was not one of the "three monumental challenges" to early Christianity?

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the need to put a Christian emperor on the throne

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Before there was a United States of America or a church for Latter-day Saints, there was a strong American tradition of animosity toward Catholics. Many Americans have inherited some level of anti-Catholic bias.

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True

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Who said, "So far as the Catholic church is concerned, I believe that there is just as much truth, nay, personally I believe it has retained even more truth than other divisions of so-called Christendom; and there is just as much virtue, and I am sure there is more strength in the Roman Catholic church than there is in Protestant Christendom. I would not like, therefore, to designate the Catholic church as the church of the devil. Neither would I like to designate any one or all of the various divisions and subdivisions of Protestant Christendom combined as such church"?

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Elder B.H. Roberts

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All of the following concerning the Law of Moses are found in this article except:

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The Law of Moses was given as punishment for the sins that Israel had committed.

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The person who coins the phrase "the church of power and the church of piety is Stephen Robison.

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False

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Without priesthood keys in the Church after the death of the Apostles, priesthood ordinances could not be administered and the Church could not continue.

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True

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It is possible that the epistles of James and Hebrews might have been excluded from our bible.

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True

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The loss of priesthood authority in the Apostasy occurred sometime between AD 90 and 120, before there even was a "New Testament" canon.

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True

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Separating doctrine from an erroneous historical interpretation of its effects allows for a more positive, more accurate view of the Middle Ages.

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True

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Who said, "We are indebted to the men and women who kept the light of faith and learning alive through the centuries to the present day. We have only to contrast the lesser light that exists among peoples unfamiliar with the names of God and Jesus Christ to realize the great contribution made by Christian teachers through the ages. We honor them as servants of God"?

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Elder Dallin Oaks

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Which applies to the Ebionites?

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They believe that Christians must first be Jews (called, "adoptionism"), and their scriptures took out scriptural accounts of the miraculous conception and birth of Jesus

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Which applies to the Heresiologists?

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Bishop Ireneus was their leader and chief advocate.

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Which applies to the Gnostics?

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They believed that secret knowledge alone could lead to salvation (a return to the pleroma)

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Which applies to the Marcionites?

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They were anti-Jewish, and used the epistles of Paul extensively

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Which is not one of the four criteria for deciding whether or not a book was "canonical?"

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Apocalyptic

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Whose "canon list" reflects the exact New Testament collection of books we have today?

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Athanasius

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