Religion 103 Final- Exam 1 – Flashcards
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Which of the following reasons did the professor believe to be the most important reason for studying world religions today?
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Politics
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During the lecture we were able to define the whole concept of religion in a way that fits all religions.
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False
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Which of the following forms of religious expression is defined by, "what is said?"
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Theoretical
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Which of the following forms of religious expression is defined by, "what is done?
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Practical
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Which of the following theories of the origins of religion says, "humans invented religion?"
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Materialistic Perspective
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Which of the following is the most common "practice" in all the religions of the world?
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Sacrifice
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Which of the following is the most common "characteristic" of all religions?
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Myth or Mythology
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Every religion has its _______________ .
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Rituals
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Holy persons, places, or objects due to their perceived dangerous nature must be avoided
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Taboo
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Religious rituals, usually sympathetic or imitative, that attemtp to coerce nature
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Magic
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Future predictions
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Divination
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A way of thinking in pictures rather than the abstract to convey their religious truths
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Myth
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The belief that humans are not the only things that have a spirit or soul
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Animism
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he strongest source of knowledge concerning any religion is obtained by __________________ .
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written records
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Which of the following best describes Native American religions?
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Polytheistic: they believe in a High God, gods, spirits and other deities
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Generally speaking, most Native Americans believe in the immortality of the human soul and an afterlife.
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True
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The most common element in Native American religion used as a means of contacting the spirit world in preparation for a "special event" in life is the use of tobacco and sacred pipe.
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False
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Most Native Americans today consider themselves to be Christians.
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True
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which of the following best describes the most "common" beleif among African religions?
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A supreme high god created the world and then withdrew from participation.
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_____________ are the most commonly recognized spiritual forces in African religions.
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Ancestors
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___________________ are the most common form of "worship" in African religions.
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drink or food offerings
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Most African religions require religious functionaries.
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False
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Which of the following is the most enduring religious figures in African religions?
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Chief King
