Question 1

Anthropologists have concluded that all known groups over the past hundred thousand years have had some form of religion.All of the following are categories of religion EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The categories of religion mentioned in the statement are simple supernaturalism, theism, and animism. Transubstantiation is not a category of religion, but rather a specific belief within some Christian denominations regarding the Eucharist.

Question 2

__________ has been used to explain mystifying events of nature,such as sunrises and thunderstorms,and the ways in which some objects may bring a person good or bad luck.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

In the educational debate over creationism and evolutionism,advocates of creationism view their belief as founded in __________ teachings.

Accepted Answer

Advocates of creationism believe that their belief in the creation of the world and its living beings was founded in sacred teachings, such as the Bible or other religious texts.

Question 4

Both religion and spirituality require that persons engage in __________,which is a confident belief that cannot be proven or disproven but is accepted as true.

Accepted Answer

Both religion and spirituality involve having faith, which is a belief in something that cannot be proven or disproven. Trust, security, and confidence can all be based on evidence or experience, but faith goes beyond this and requires belief in something that cannot be confirmed through tangible means.

Question 5

When Muslims bow toward Mecca,the holy city of Islam,five times a day at fixed times to pray to God,and Christians participate in the celebration of communion to commemorate the life,death,and resurrection of Jesus,they are engaging in:

Accepted Answer

The behavior described in the scenario is best explained by the term "rituals." Rituals are symbolic actions that are often performed in a set order and have a sense of significance and meaning to those who participate in them. These actions are often religious in nature and are intended to connect individuals with the divine or to reinforce the beliefs and values of a particular community. While these rituals may appear to have a supernatural component, they are most often understood and practiced as a way of expressing and reinforcing one's religious or cultural identity.

Question 6

The relationship between the individual and something larger than oneself,such as a broader sense of connection with the surrounding world,is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

The concept of spirituality is often associated with a sense of connection to something larger than oneself, such as nature, the universe, or a higher power. Religion often involves specific beliefs and practices within a particular organized system, while theology explores the nature of divine or supernatural beings. Psychology can touch on similar themes of connection and meaning, but is focused on the study of the human mind and behavior.

Question 7

In the educational debate over creationism and evolutionism,advocates of evolutionism argue that their beliefs are based on __________ facts.

Accepted Answer

The term "profane" means not related to religion or holy matters. Therefore, it is the most appropriate option to describe the basis of the arguments for evolutionism, which are founded on scientific evidence and explanations, rather than on religious or spiritual beliefs.

Question 8

Horticultural societies were among the first to practice __________,which is a belief in a single,supreme being or god who is responsible for significant events such as the creation of the world.

Accepted Answer

Horticultural societies were among the first to adopt monotheism, which is the belief in one god or supreme being. This is in contrast to polytheism, which is the belief in multiple gods, and nontheism, which is the absence of belief in any gods or supernatural beings. Unitheism refers to a belief in a single divine entity that may manifest in various forms or names, which is not necessarily the same as monotheism.

Question 9

Some sociologists believe that a more accurate metaphor for religion
In the global village is that of the __________,in which religious
Institutions and traditions compete for adherents,and worshippers shop
For a religion in much the same way that consumers decide what goods
And services they will purchase.

Accepted Answer

The term "religious marketplace" is used to describe a situation where religious institutions and traditions compete for followers, similar to how businesses compete for consumers.

Question 10

According to sociologist Emile Durkheim,__________ refers to those aspects of life that are extraordinary or supernatural-in other words,those things that are set apart as "holy."

Accepted Answer

According to Emile Durkheim, the term "sacred" refers to those aspects of life that are extraordinary or supernatural and are set apart as "holy."

Question 11

__________ is the belief that plants,animals,or other elements of the natural world are endowed with spirits or life forces having an impact on events in society.

Accepted Answer

Animism is the belief that the natural world is infused with spirits or life forces that impact events in society. Theism refers to the belief in a god or gods, simple supernaturalism is the belief in supernatural powers without the need for spirits, and transcendent idealism is the belief that ideas and concepts are the only true reality.

Question 12

The argument over __________ is the latest debate in a lengthy battle
Over the teaching of creationism versus evolutionism in public schools,
And is only one of many arguments that will continue to take place
Regarding the appropriate relationship between public education and
Religion in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The argument mentioned in the passage is about teaching intelligent design alongside evolution in public schools. This issue is one of the latest debates in the ongoing battle between creationism and evolutionism. The other choices, secularization, fundamentalism, and flawed design, are not directly related to the topic discussed in the passage.

Question 13

All of the following religions are monotheistic EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Hinduism is a polytheistic religion, meaning that it believes in multiple gods and goddesses. In contrast, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are all monotheistic religions, which believe in only one God.

Question 14

A category of religion called __________ refers to a belief in a god or gods.

Accepted Answer

The category of religion that refers to a belief in a god or gods is theism. Animism and simple supernaturalism refer to beliefs in spirits or supernatural forces, while transcendent idealism refers to the belief in a higher spiritual or intellectual reality.

Question 15

__________ refers to a belief in more than one god.

Accepted Answer

Polytheism refers to a belief in more than one god, while multitheism, masstheism, and unitheism are not commonly used terms in religious studies.

Question 16

__________ is a system of beliefs and practices (rituals)-based on some sacred or supernatural realm-that guides human behavior,gives meaning to life,and unites believers into a single moral community.

Accepted Answer

This definition describes religion, which encompasses various forms of belief systems and practices that have been a significant part of human history and culture.

Question 17

In very simple preindustrial societies,religion often takes the form of __________-the belief that supernatural forces affect people's lives either positively or negatively.

Accepted Answer

Simple supernaturalism is the belief that supernatural forces affect people's lives either positively or negatively. Animism is the belief that natural objects and phenomena have souls or spirits. Theism is the belief in one or more gods who are seen as the creators and maintainers of the universe. Transcendent idealism is the belief in a metaphysical realm beyond the physical world.

Question 18

People often act out their religious beliefs in the form of __________,which are regularly repeated and carefully prescribed forms of behaviors that symbolize a cherished value or belief.

Accepted Answer

Rituals are regularly repeated and carefully prescribed forms of behaviors that symbolize a cherished value or belief. They may be religious in nature, but can also have secular or cultural significance. Sacred ceremonies, supernatural rites, and magical rites can all be types of rituals, but not all rituals are necessarily considered sacred, supernatural, or magical.

Question 19

The __________ refers to the everyday,secular,or "worldly" aspects of life.Secular beliefs have their foundation in scientific knowledge or everyday explanations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ refers to the everyday,secular,or "worldly"...

Question 20

__________ is associated with early hunting and gathering societies and with many Native American societies,in which everyday life was not separated from the elements of the natural world.

Accepted Answer

Animism is the belief that everything in nature has a soul or spirit, and is associated with early hunting and gathering societies and many Native American societies. In animistic beliefs, everyday life was not separated from the elements of the natural world, and spirits were believed to reside in animals, plants, rocks, and other natural objects.

Quiz 17: Religion