Question 1

Why was there anxiety about pictures of Jesus displayed at home in Birgit Meyer's study of Pentecostalism in Ghana?

Accepted Answer

In Birgit Meyer's study of Pentecostalism in Ghana, there was anxiety about displaying pictures of Jesus at home because there were fears that Satan could hijack the photos. Pentecostal believers in Ghana believed that Satan could use physical objects as a portal to enter into people's lives and homes. Therefore, photographs of Jesus could potentially become an entry point for evil spirits.

Question 2

Which term means "ideologies about what exists in the world"?

Accepted Answer

Ontologies refer to the study of the nature of being, or the ways in which things exist in the world.

Question 3

In Anderson Blanton's study of healing practice through radio broadcasting, which of the following is a material conduit?

Accepted Answer

In Anderson Blanton's study, the radio is the material conduit that facilitates the transmission of healing practices through broadcasting. The Holy Ghost and prayer are considered spiritual or religious concepts, while belief is a mental or psychological state. However, none of them serve as the material conduit for the broadcasting of healing practices.

Question 4

What does the Shroud of Turin demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

The Shroud of Turin is believed by some to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ, and therefore serves as an example of an indexical relationship between a physical sign (the cloth) and what it represents (the body of Jesus). It is not considered a hoax, an example of transubstantiation, or evidence of magical thinking.

Question 5

Which of the following is the study of how things and practices carry meaning to and from people?

Accepted Answer

Semiotics is the study of how signs, symbols, and practices carry meaning to and from people. This includes language, images, and gestures, among others. Semantics is a related field that specifically focuses on the meaning of words and phrases. Linguistics is the scientific study of language and its structure, including grammar, syntax, and phonetics. Ontological inquiry is the study of the nature of being and existence.

Question 6

Which Hindu caste is associated with farmers and merchants?

Accepted Answer

Vaishyas are considered the merchant and farming caste within Hindu society. They are traditionally associated with business, trade, and agriculture.

Question 7

Which of the following is a common Hindu ideology?

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are aspects found within various traditions or practices in Hinduism. Nonviolence (Ahimsa) is a key principle in Hindu ethics, avoiding eating meat is common among many Hindus who follow a vegetarian diet for religious or ethical reasons, and animal sacrifice is practiced in some Hindu rituals, although it is less common and subject to regional and sectarian variations.

Question 8

Which of the following is true about animal sacrifice among Hindus?

Accepted Answer

Blood sacrifice is considered essential to certain ceremonies and as a duty to deities in Hinduism. However, it is a controversial and declining practice with many Hindus choosing alternative offerings or vegetarian options instead.

Question 9

The Hindu celebration of Diwali is devoted to whom?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

What is the major reason Hindus travel each year?

Accepted Answer

The major reason Hindus travel each year is for pilgrimage. Thousands of Hindus visit important religious sites and temples across India and other parts of the world every year to deepen their faith and seek blessings from the deities. This practice is known as tirtha-yatra or pilgrimage in Hinduism.

Quiz 5: Meanings and Materiality