Question 1

Why were the French debating outlawing the veil in public schools in the 1980s and beyond?&#10;A) schoolgirls wearing the veil were proselytizing to fellow classmates&#10;B) the veils were ostentatious&#10;C) the veil expressed a certain set of religious beliefs&#10;D) the veil wearers were disruptive to public order

Accepted Answer

The French were debating outlawing the veil in public schools in the 1980s and beyond because they saw the veil as a symbol of a certain set of religious beliefs, namely Islam. They believed that wearing the veil in public schools was a violation of the principle of secularism that the French state is built upon. The French government has historically been wary of religion in public life, and the veil was seen as a challenge to this secular ethos.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the American colonies?&#10;A) Colonists fled Europe to escape religious persecution.&#10;B) Colonists reproduced religious intolerance in the colonies.&#10;C) Most colonists were Puritans.&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Each statement is true regarding the American colonies. A) Many colonists, including the Pilgrims and Puritans, fled Europe to escape religious persecution. B) Despite seeking religious freedom, some groups, such as the Puritans in Massachusetts Bay Colony, established their own form of religious intolerance against those who did not share their beliefs. C) While not all colonists were Puritans, a significant number of early settlers in New England were, making Puritanism a major influence in the early development of the colonies.

Question 3

Which French legal doctrine refers to keeping religion out of public affairs and keeping public officials from displaying their religion?&#10;A) libert&#233;&#10;B) &#233;galit&#233;&#10;C) fraternit&#233;&#10;D) La&#239;cit&#233;&#160;

Accepted Answer

The French legal doctrine that refers to keeping religion out of public affairs and keeping public officials from displaying their religion is Laïcité.

Question 4

Secularism can serve to do which of the following?&#10;A) separate religion from politics&#10;B) define religion&#10;C) protect religious freedom&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Secularism aims to keep religion separate from politics, defining religion and ensuring religious freedom. Therefore, all of the given choices can be achieved through secularism.

Question 5

Which of the following is a non-secular state?&#10;A) Canada&#10;B) South Africa&#10;C) Israel&#10;D) Mexico

Accepted Answer

Israel is a non-secular state as it has an official religion (Judaism) and religious laws have a significant influence on its politics and government.

Question 6

In 1800, the United States was populated almost entirely of people of which religion?&#10;A) Protestantism&#10;B) Catholicism&#10;C) Judaism&#10;D) Mormonism

Accepted Answer

In 1800, the vast majority of the United States population identified as Protestant. While there were some Catholics and Jews, they made up a very small percentage of the population at that time. Mormonism did not come into existence until the 1820s.

Question 7

By 2000, which religion had experienced the most growth by percentage of population in the United States?&#10;A) Protestantism&#10;B) Catholicism&#10;C) Judaism&#10;D) Mormonism

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

In 2009, Barack Obama asked evangelical pastor Rick Warren to pray at his first inauguration. What is this an example of?&#10;A) a failure of the separation of church and state&#10;B) the special status granted to Christianity in the United States&#10;C) Barack Obama's religious favoritism&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

This is an example of the special status granted to Christianity in the United States, as Christianity has traditionally been held in high regard and given privileged status in American society. However, it does not necessarily indicate a failure of the separation of church and state or Barack Obama's religious favoritism, as the invitation was extended to a pastor of a specific faith tradition and not an endorsement of that faith tradition by the government.

Question 9

Which of the following is provided as example of how in Indonesia the state both promotes Islamic law and works to limit discrimination against women?&#10;A) divorce procedures&#10;B) growing number of domestic violence shelters&#10;C) immigration policies&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The article states that in Indonesia, the state promotes Islamic law but also works to limit discrimination against women, and the example given is that divorce procedures have been reformed to give women more rights.

Question 10

What must an Indian judge do before adjudicating a divorce?&#10;A) nothing, the legal officials have full jurisdiction&#10;B) ask for the husband's family's consent&#10;C) decide which body of religious law governs the the lives of a particular person or family&#10;D) pray publically with the couple

Accepted Answer

In India, divorce proceedings can be governed by different laws depending on the religion of the parties involved. Therefore, a judge must determine which body of religious law applies before adjudicating a divorce. Asking for the husband's family's consent or praying with the couple is not a required part of the legal process.

Deck 4: States, Secularisms and Religions