Question 1

Central to Hindu teachings is the belief that individual souls enter the world and roam the universe until they break free into the limitless atmosphere of illumination known as:

Accepted Answer

The concept of breaking free from the cycle of rebirth and attaining ultimate liberation is known as moksha in Hinduism. Samsara refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, while jivas refer to individual souls and dharma refers to one's duty or righteous path.

Question 2

______________ founder,Siddhartha Gautama of the Sakyas,was born into the privileged class.He was referred to as Buddha,meaning "the Enlightened One," and spent his life teaching others how to reach nirvana.

Accepted Answer

The founder referred to as Buddha and teaching others how to reach nirvana are both characteristics of Buddhism. The other options, Hinduism, Confucianism, and Islam, have different founders and beliefs.

Question 3

______________ is a nontheistic religion-a religion based on a belief in divine spiritual forces such as sacred principles of thought and conduct,rather than a god or gods.

Accepted Answer

Transcendent idealism is a nontheistic religion that focuses on sacred principles of thought and conduct rather than belief in a god or gods.

Question 4

______________ refers to a belief in more than one god.

Accepted Answer

Polytheism refers to a belief in more than one god. The other choices are not valid terms.

Question 5

Religions classified as world religions cover vast expanses of the Earth and have millions of followers.Which of the following are NOT one of the six world religions?

Accepted Answer

The six world religions are commonly recognized as Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Sikhism. Confucianism is not typically included as a world religion, but rather considered a way of life or philosophy. Samaritanism is a smaller religious community that is often considered a sect within Judaism, rather than a separate world religion.

Question 6

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 called theism. Animism refers to a belief in spirits or supernatural powers associated with nature, while simple supernaturalism refers to a belief in supernatural forces without the concept of a personal god or gods. Transcendent idealism refers to a spiritual belief that reality is ultimately made up of ideas or mental constructs.

Question 7

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

Monotheism is the belief in a single, supreme being or god, which was practiced by horticultural societies. Nontheism is the absence of belief in any deity, polytheism is the belief in multiple gods, and unitheism is a modern religious movement that believes in a singular spiritual force.

Question 8

In Hinduism,the soul's acquisition of each new body is tied to the law of______________(deed or act),which is a doctrine of the moral law of cause and effect.

Accepted Answer

The law of karma is the doctrine of the moral law of cause and effect that is tied to the soul's acquisition of each new body in Hinduism. This law dictates that one's actions and intentions in life will determine the consequences and experiences they will face in future lives. It is a central belief in Hinduism that one should strive to accumulate positive karma through good actions and intentions in order to achieve a better future reincarnation.

Question 9

When______________first emerged in India some twenty-five hundred years ago,it was thought of as a "new religious movement."

Accepted Answer

Buddhism first emerged in India around 500 BCE, and was originally considered a new religious movement. It was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as the Buddha. Hinduism, on the other hand, is believed to be one of the oldest religions in the world, dating back to ancient India.

Question 10

______________ focuses on principles such as truth,justice,affirmation of life,and tolerance for others,and its adherents seek an elevated state of consciousness in which they can fulfill their true potential.

Accepted Answer

The principles listed (truth, justice, affirmation of life, and tolerance for others) align with the ideals of Transcendent Idealism, which emphasizes the importance of spiritual development and achieving a higher consciousness.

Question 11

According to Hinduism,individual souls pass through a sequence of bodies over time as they undergo a process known as______________(reincarnation),an endless passage through cycles of life,death,and rebirth until the soul earns liberation.

Accepted Answer

The process described in the question is known as samsara in Hinduism. Moksha is the ultimate goal of Hindu spiritual practice, which is achieved when the soul is liberated from the cycle of samsara. Karma refers to the law of cause and effect, which governs one's actions in life and influences their future experiences. Nirvana is a concept in Buddhism that refers to liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth.

Question 12

Central to Hindu teachings is the belief that individual souls enter the world and roam the universe until they break free into the limitless atmosphere of illumination by discovering their own (duties or responsibilities).

Accepted Answer

The belief that individual souls have duties or responsibilities (dharma) is central to Hindu teachings. While moksha is the ultimate goal of liberation and breaking free from the cycle of samsara (reincarnation), karma refers to the accumulation of moral consequences from one's actions.

Question 13

Since Hinduism has no scriptures that are thought to be inspired by a god or gods and is not based on the teachings of any one person,religion scholars refer to it as a(n)______________-a system of beliefs that calls upon adherents to follow an ideal way of life.

Accepted Answer

Hinduism is considered an ethical religion because its teachings emphasize ethical and moral principles for living a good life, rather than being based on specific texts or the teachings of any one person.

Question 14

______________ 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 non-human entities, such as animals, plants, and inanimate objects, possess a spiritual essence or soul. This belief is commonly associated with early hunting and gathering societies, as well as with many Native American societies, in which everyday life was intimately interconnected with the natural world.

Question 15

Central to Hindu teachings is the belief that individual souls,referred to as______________,enter the world and roam the universe.

Accepted Answer

The individual souls in Hinduism are referred to as "jivas". The term "samsara" refers to the journey of these souls through cycles of birth, death, and rebirth. "Dharma" refers to one's duty or righteous path, while "moksha" is the ultimate goal of liberation from the cycle of samsara.

Question 16

______________ is believed to be one of the world's oldest current religions,having originated along the banks of the Indus River in______________between 3,500 and 4,500 years ago.

Accepted Answer

Hinduism is believed to be one of the world's oldest religions, having originated in the Indus Valley civilization, which is now in present-day Pakistan. Buddhism originated in India, but not along the Indus River. Islam originated in Saudi Arabia, not Nepal. Confucianism originated in China, not India.

Question 17

Hindu beliefs and practice have been preserved through an oral tradition and expressed in texts and hymns known as the:

Accepted Answer

The Vedas are the oldest and most sacred texts of Hinduism, consisting of hymns, prayers, and ritualistic instructions. They have been preserved through an oral tradition for thousands of years and are still considered authoritative scriptures by Hindus today.

Question 18

Which of the following religions are monotheistic?

Accepted Answer

Only Islam is a monotheistic religion, as it believes in the existence of one God, Allah. Confucianism and Buddhism do not focus on the concept of deities, and atheism is the absence of belief in any gods or deities.

Question 19

One of the best known religious leaders of modern times was Mohandas "Mahatma" Gandhi,the champion of India's independence movement,who was devoted to the______________ideals of nonviolence,honesty,and courage.

Accepted Answer

Mahatma Gandhi was a devout Hindu and his philosophy of nonviolence, known as Ahimsa, was deeply rooted in Hinduism.

Question 20

The ultimate goal of Hindu existence is entering the state of______________-becoming liberated from the world by uniting the individual soul with the universal soul (Brahma).

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ultimate goal of Hindu existence is...

Quiz 17: Religion