Question 1

What correlation between religion and society did Max Weber see and study?&#10;A)Religion was pushed out of society as countries began to industrialize.&#10;B)Religion was important to lower class people, but not very important to those in higher classes.&#10;C)Religion was very influential over the economy and the habits of workers.&#10;D)Religion was just a way for governments to justify and control their people.

Accepted Answer

Max Weber famously argued in "The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism" that Protestant ethics and ideas influenced the development of capitalism by encouraging a disciplined work ethic, thrift, and efficiency among workers. He saw religion as a key driver in the economic behaviors and societal structures, rather than being marginalized or purely a tool of control as other options suggest.

Question 2

How many pillars are essential to the Islamic faith?&#10;A)3&#10;B)4&#10;C)5&#10;D)6

Accepted Answer

There are five pillars essential to the Islamic faith, which are Shahada (faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true of the sociological perspective on religion?&#10;A)Religion is a cultural universal.&#10;B)Religion is a social institution.&#10;C)Religion is a system of beliefs.&#10;D)Religion is a symbol of high culture.

Accepted Answer

The sociological perspective on religion does not necessarily view religion as a symbol of high culture. Instead, it focuses on religion as a cultural universal, a social institution, and a system of beliefs that can be found across various societies and cultures, not limited to or exclusively associated with high culture. High culture is often associated with the cultural products and practices of the elite or those with high status within a society, whereas religion can be practiced and embraced across all levels of society.

Question 4

Many people are familiar with the yin-yang symbol.From which religion does this come?&#10;A)Confucianism&#10;B)Baha'i&#10;C)Taoism&#10;D)Jainism

Accepted Answer

The yin-yang symbol is most closely associated with Taoism, a philosophical and religious tradition that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao, which is understood as the fundamental nature of the universe.

Question 5

Which text is considered sacred to Christians of all sects?&#10;A)The Book of Mormon&#10;B)The Apocrypha&#10;C)The Hymnal&#10;D)The Bible

Accepted Answer

The Bible is universally recognized as sacred scripture by Christians of all sects, serving as the foundational text for their beliefs and practices.

Question 6

Which two words did &#201;mile Durkheim use to distinguish between religious objects and non-religious objects?&#10;A)Sacred; profane&#10;B)Unclean; holy&#10;C)Secular; religious&#10;D)Ordinary; sanctified

Accepted Answer

Durkheim distinguished between religious objects and non-religious objects using the terms "sacred" for those things revered within a religion, and "profane" for those things that are ordinary and not considered sacred.

Question 7

The ___________ records Jewish interpretations of the _____________ which is their sacred text.&#10;A)Torah; Talmud&#10;B)Hasidic texts; Aggadic Midrashim&#10;C)Talmud; Torah&#10;D)Tanakh; Tawrat

Accepted Answer

The Talmud is a central text of Rabbinic Judaism, primarily consisting of discussions and interpretations of the Torah, which is the central reference of the religious Judaic tradition.

Question 8

You are interested, like Durkheim, in how ordinary objects become sacred.Which theoretical approach will help you most in analyzing the data you collect?&#10;A)Structural functionalism&#10;B)Conflict theory&#10;C)Symbolic interactionism&#10;D)Feminism

Accepted Answer

Symbolic interactionism is the theoretical approach that focuses on how individuals give meaning to objects, events, and behaviors through their interactions and interpretations. This perspective is most aligned with examining how ordinary objects can attain sacred status through the meanings people assign to them, aligning with Durkheim's interest in the symbolic aspects of social life.

Question 9

If someone who follows the teaching of Confucius mentions the word jen, they are referring to:&#10;A)Their sacred texts.&#10;B)A teaching that everyone should be treated kindly.&#10;C)A mystical type of meditation.&#10;D)The argument over whether Confucianism is a religion or a social system.

Accepted Answer

Jen (or ren) in Confucianism refers to the concept of humaneness, kindness, or benevolence, which is a central virtue and teaching in Confucian philosophy. It emphasizes the importance of treating others with compassion and empathy.

Question 10

Which position describes Karl Marx's view of religion and society?&#10;A)Religion was the key to uniting the Bourgeoisie and the Proletariat.&#10;B)Religion simply kept the Proletariat in their low social class.&#10;C)Religion inspired the Proletariat to work harder while under the rule of the Bourgeoisie.&#10;D)Religion was something only the Bourgeoisie had time to contemplate.

Accepted Answer

Marx viewed religion as an "opium of the people," a tool used by the ruling classes to maintain the status quo by providing the working class (Proletariat) with false hope and consolation, thus keeping them in their subordinate social position without challenging the existing social and economic inequalities.

Question 11

Megachurches have become popular in certain parts of the United States.Where else in the world are megachurches widely popular?&#10;A)South Korea&#10;B)the United Kingdom&#10;C)Samoa&#10;D)Mongolia

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Question 12

Roberto has just moved to a new city.He does not know anyone but he wants to find a mosque where he can practice Islam.Which theory will Roberto use, either consciously or subconsciously, to make a decision?

A)Rational Choice Theory
B)Enlightenment Theory
C)Logical Approach to Decision-making Theory
D)Pro vs.Con list

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Question 13

A sociologist studying how religious beliefs become so deeply rooted in people that they can hate people of other religions probably is:&#10;A)A structural functionalist&#10;B)A conflict theorist&#10;C)A symbolic interactionist&#10;D)A feminist

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Question 14

Sanchita worships three different and separate gods.Her religion falls into which category?&#10;A)Monotheism&#10;B)Polytheism&#10;C)Atheism&#10;D)Totemism

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Question 15

On any given day, there is often a story about prayer in schools in the news.For decades people have disagreeing over the constitutionality of prayer in schools.This controversy is a great example of the tension between:

A)Church and State
B)State law and Federal law
C)Social classes
D)Different religions

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Question 16

What did Marx and Freud see as the downfall of religion that would lead to the secularization of society?&#10;A)Class stratification of society&#10;B)Social strains of society&#10;C)Apathy of society&#10;D)Modernization of society

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Question 17

What name do Buddhists give to their four basic rules?&#10;A)Communion&#10;B)Commandments&#10;C)Pathways to Meditation&#10;D)Noble Truths

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Question 18

Some believe that religion is important because it adds meaning to people's lives and provides answers to difficult questions.A sociologist following which theory would agree with this statement?&#10;A)A structural functionalist&#10;B)A conflict theorist&#10;C)A symbolic interactionist&#10;D)A feminist

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Question 19

When Hildegard visited a Church of Christ, she realized just how similar their practices and beliefs are to her regular denomination of choice, the Episcopalian Church.These similarities probably mean that the Church Christ is:

A)A faith that is not part of any larger category.
B)A cult within the Christian faith.
C)A sect within the Christian faith.
D)An ecclesia within the Christian faith.

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Question 20

When Rosa and Sergei realized that the poor were being neglected in their city, they mobilized the members of their synagogue to send letters to the government asking them to fix the growing rate of poverty, or at least, fund the citizens so they might help their neighbors.This is an example of:

A)Zero-Tolerance Theology
B)Liberation Theology
C)Social Theology
D)Protest Theology

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Deck 15: Religion