RELIGION FINAL EXAM
WINTER 2013
OJECTIVE QUESTIONS /100
 From Textbook
o Multiple choice (60 pts)
o True/False (20 pts)
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History
o Place Items in chronological order
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Scriptures (10 pts)
o Qur’an
o New Testament
o Jewish Bible
o Bhagavad Gita
o The Way of the Bodhisattva
WRITTEN QUESTIONS /50
 Definitions (Islam) choose 10 of 20 possibilities (20 pts)
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Long answer
o Islam – 1 of 2 possibilities (10 pts)
o Western Religions – 1 of 2 possibilities (10 pts)
o World Religions – 1 of 2 possibilities (10 pts)
Multiple Choice
Islam
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In Islam, the supreme central focus and authority is
a. Muhammad
b. Caliph
c. Allah
d. Imam
2. The word “Islam” means
a. surrender to God
b. those who follow Muhammad
c. recitations
d. sons of Allah
3. When Muhammad was _____ years old, he began receiving revelations
from God
a. 60
b. 40
c. 25
d. 30
4. Muslims calculate time from the migration of Muslims to
Medina, called the hijrah, which took place in _______ CE
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587
b. 266
c. 612
d. 622
5. The Qur’an acknowledges prophets from Judaism and Christianity,
including
a. Abraham
b. All of these answers
c. Adam
d. Jesus
6. The Shi’a faction of Islam claims ______, Muhammad’s cousin and
husband to his daughter Fatima, as the legitimate Islamic leader after
Muhammad’s death
a. Umar
b. ‘Ali
c. Husayn
d. Abu Bakr
7. The largest group within Islam is the _______, making up about 80
percent of all Muslims
Select one:
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Sufi
b. Sunni
c. Shi’a
d. Imams
8. The Shi’a seek leadership from
a. All of these answers
b. caliphs
c. Sufis
d. Imams
9. The mystic tradition within Islam is called
a. Sufism
b. Sunni
c. Shi’a
d. Fana
10. The Mevlevi Dervish Order in Turkey famous for its ecstatic dancing
was inspired by the poet
a. Junayd
b. Rabi’a
c. Abu Yazid al-Bistami
d. Jalal al-Din Rumi
11. The specific patterns for Muslim worship set forth in the Shari’ah are
commonly known as
a. The Qur’an
b. the Teachings of Muhammad
c. The Five Pillars of Islam
d. all of these answers
12. The Five Pillars of Islam consist of the profession of belief in God
and messengership of Muhammad, prayer five times a day, tithing,
fasting, and
a. submission to God
b. pilgrimage to Mecca
c. mosque sacrifice
d. memorization of the Qur’an
13. Although fasting is strongly recommended as an Islamic practice, it
is only required during the month of ___________, a celebration that
commemorates the beginning of the revelations to Muhammad.
a. Ramadan
b. Muharram
c. Rajab
d. Safar
14. The Muslim community has often been particularly
tolerant of other monotheistic religions, especially
a. Sikhism and Hinduism
b. Judaism and Christianity
c. Hinduism and Buddhism
d. Jainism and Sikhism
15. In the United States, the movement started by Elijah
Muhammad and now led by his son, Warith Deen Muhammad, is called
the
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American Muslim Mission
b. Nation of Islam
c. American Muslim Society
d. Twelvers
Q: Muslims consider this man the greatest of all the prophets: __________.
A: Mohammed
Q: Muslims trace their ancestry back to __________ by the Egyptian slave
Hagar.
A: Abraham Ishmael
Q: Through the angel Gabriel, Muhammad received God’s message. This
message, the holy book of the Islam faith, is called the __________.
A: Qur’an
Q: The Muslim name for God is __________.
A: Allah
Q: The holy city of Islam is __________.
A: Mecca
Multiple Choice
Islam
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This individual was the 10th and final enlightened Guru in the
Sikh tradition.
a. Guru Ramananda
b. Guru Granth Sahib
c. Guru Nanak
d. Guru Gobind Singh
2. Guru Nanak’s life was changed at the age of 30 after
a. a meditative trance
b. a pilgrimage to a holy site
c. all of these answers
d. immersion in a river
3. Guru Nanak presented three central teachings as leading to God:
working to earn one’s own living, sharing from one’s earnings, and
a. remembering God as the only true doer and giver
b. offering one’s time to do for others as a sacrifice to God
c. all of these answers
d. taking care of nature
4. Which of the following Gurus founded the holy city of
Amritsar?
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the Third Guru
b. the Fifth Guru
c. the Fourth Guru
d. The Second Guru
5. The most sacred shrine of the Sikh religion is the _________ built by the
Fifth Guru.
a. Golden Temple
b. Ka’bah
c. Holy of Holies
d. Golden Tabernacle
6. The _________ Guru was martyred rather than convert to Islam.
a. Eighth
b. Seventh
c. Ninth
d. Sixth
7. The major focus of Sikhism is
a. devotion to God.
b. devotion to the community.
c. devotion to Guru Granth Sahib, the scripture.
d. devotion to worship.
8. What is the purpose of life for a Sikh?
a. realizing God within the world
b. reaching a state of mindlessness
c. sacrificing one’s life for others
d. following God’s plan
9. The sacred practices of Sikh followers include
a. repeating the name of God
b. detaching oneself from worldly concerns
c. praying daily
d. all of these answers
10. Sikhs are to contribute _______ percent of their income to
their community.
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7
b. 2
c. 10
d. 5
11. In 1984, Prime Minister Indira chose to attack the Golden Temple, an
act that later resulted in the Prime Minister’s assassination by
a. her Sikh bodyguards
b. the Udasis
c. the Khalsa
d. the Sikh army
12. Sikh followers show their reverence for their scriptures by
a. bringing offerings to it
b. bowing to it
c. wacing a wisk over it
d.
any of these
13. What is the ultimate goal of life for a Sikh?
a. union with God
b. following God’s plan
c. reaching a state of mindlessness
d. sacrificing one’s life for others
14. Sikhs have these beliefs in common with Hinduism
a. karma and reincarnation
b. the caste system and reincarnation
c. reincarnation and many gods
d. meditation and the caste system
15. The Five symbols of their faith Khalsa or “Pure Ones” in the Sikh
religion wear. These include:
a. Any of these
b. long unshorn hair bound under a turban or a veil
c. a steel bracelet worn as a reminder that one is God’s servant
d. a sword for dignity and the willingness to fight for justice
16. Guru Gobind Singh, the last of the Sikh Gurus, passes his authority
not to an individual human but to
a. God
b. the sikh congregation, the sangat
c.
the sikh scriptures which was called the Guru Granth Sahib
d. The Udasis, Sikh followers who practice strict discipline and mediation
Multiple Choice
New Religious Movements
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New religious movements seem to sprout up especially
during times of
a. depression
b. rapid social change
c. war
d. disaster
2. Apocalyptic expectations of major changes in the world are
part of the belief systems of many religions including Hinduism,
Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and
a. Jainism
b. Buddhism
c. Islam
d. Taoism
3. Jehovah’s Witnesses believe which Christian doctrine to be false?
a. eternal torment of the wicked
b. the Trinity
c. resurrection of the soul
d. All of these answers
4. Worship within the movement known in the United States
as Spiritualism focuses on
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Jesus
b. sinfulness
c. dance
d. transmissions of messages from deceased relatives through a
medium
5. Sun Myung Moon, leader of the Unification Movement, developed the
“Unification Principle,” which states that God created the universe to
show love. According to the Unification Movement, ________ is/are the
primary nurture(s) of love.
a. the church
b. the family
c. Sun Myung Moon
d. church leaders
6.
Characteristics of the Baha’i faith include
a. All of these answers
b. followers from many different racial and ethnic groups.
c. belief in one universal god.
d. belief that their prophet Baha’u’llah is the fulfillment of all
prophecies.
7. Islam’s major objection to Baha’i is based on the Baha’i
belief in
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one God.
b. a universal religion.
c. Baha’i scripture, the Kitab-i-Iqan.
d. Baha’u’llah as the final prophet rather than Muhammad.
8. New religious groups might encounter opposition from
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All of these answers
b. family members of those who join.
c. governments.
d. established religions.
9. This doomsday cult was accused of a poison gas attack on a Tokyo
subway.
a. Shinto
b. Tenrikyo
c. Mahikari
d. Aum Shinrikyo
10. Which of these factors are not considered important in determining
whether a religious movement will last?
a. Similarities to existing beliefs but enough differences to make
people want to convert.
b. Children being born or recruited into the faith.
c. Organization, personal commitment, and bonds between members
after the death of its founder.
d. Political power or wealth that provides the religion influence in
secular
society.
11. The Radhasoami movement came out of the ______ religion in India
a. Sikh
b. Hindu
c. Buddhist
d. Jain
12. The Findhorn Community in Scotland is an example of a religious
movement called
a. New Age Spirituality
b. Great White Brotherhood
c. Science of Spirituality
d. Neo-Paganism
13. The Baha’i faith began in
a. Persia
b. United States
c. India
d. Iraq
14. The nine doors and central dome of the Baha’I House of Worship
symbolize
a. the diversity of oneness of humanity
b. the many paths to the one God
c. the nine great prophets who direct us to God
d. Any of these
15. Each local group within the Baha’I administrative orders elects nine
or more people to a local Spiritual Assembly
a. no campaigning or nominations are allowed
b. only women are allowed to be elected
c. any of these
d. only the spiritually mature are allowed to vote
Multiple Choice
Religion in 21st Century
24.
More Muslims live in ___________than in any other country.
a. Saudi Arabia
b. Indonesia
c. Nigeria
d. United States
2. Harvard University Professor Diana Eck characterizes
today’s geo-religious reality by using what image of faith?
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mountains
b. rivers
c. hurricanes
d. flowers
3. Which of the following is NOT a typical response to the
encroachment of new religions as cited in the textbook?
a. banning the religion
b. destroying all religious materials belonging to the outside
religion
c. resisting the offering of state funding to the new group
d. denying the validity of the other religion
4. How have religious fundamentalists responded to what
they perceive to be the negative aspects of contemporary culture?
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They have actively tried to influence the culture by lobbying for
changes in the laws.
b. all of these answers
c. They have turned to violent means to change the culture.
d. They have withdrawn from society.
5. Which of the following religions have became active in
seeking political change, sometimes through violent means?
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Islam
b. all of these answers
c. Christianity
d. Hinduism
6. What religious doctrines have made interfaith dialogue
difficult?
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all of these answers
b. claims to superiority, having the one true faith
c. the nature of the divine
d. the causes of evil and suffering
7. Which of the following are beliefs that all major religions
DO NOT have in common?
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belief in God as manifested in one specific form
b. exercising control over the mind
c. following God or the divine will
d. putting others first
8. The proper response to a study of religions, according to
Diana Eck, is __________, which allows one to hold onto one’s own faith
while seeking an understanding of the other faiths.
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inclusivism
b. exclusivism
c. pluralism
d. all of these answers
9. Participants in the 1993 centenary celebration of the
Parliament of the World’s Religions held in Chicago produced a
conference document signed by many of the leaders. This agreement
included:
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appeals against confusing Islam with terrorism.
b. all of these answers
c. an interfaith global response to religious conflict.
d. a statement known as the “Golden Rule.”
10. Religious teachings such as being unselfish and being considerate
and helpful to others, common to all religions, have been somewhat
threatened with the expansion of ___________ in the twentieth century.
a. communism
b. capitalism
c. atheism
d. socialism
Multiple Choice
Judaism
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The northern kingdom of Israel was destroyed by the
____________ around 722 BCE.
a. Egyptians
b. Babylonians
c. Philistines
d. Assyrians
2. The most sacred part of the Hebrew scriptures is
a. the Pentateuch
b. the Prophets
c. the Kethuvim
d. the Nevi’im
3. Judaism can best be defined as
a. an ethnic group
b. both a religious and an ethnic group
c. a polytheistic religion
d. a religious group
4. Who was the first patriarch of Judaism?
a. Joseph
b. Isaac
c. Jacob
d. Abraham
5. Jews in exile from their homeland probably encountered Zoroastrians.
Some scholars believe that Jewish belief in concepts such as ___________
may be Zoroastrian in origin.
a. final resurrection of the body
b. an immortal soul
c. reward or punishment in an afterlife
d. any of these answers
6. The first temple was built in Jerusalem by King ___________, giving the
Ark of the Covenant a permanent home.
a. David
b. Uzziah
c. Solomon
d. Ahab
7. What was in the portable tabernacle designed by God?
a. Ark of the Law
b. a stone altar
c. Ark of the Mishnah
d. Ark of the Temple
e. Ark of the Covenant
8. The name of the nation traditionally associated with Judaism is
a. Germany
b. Canaan
c. Palestine
d. Israel
e. Canada
9. This word is actually an acronym for the three major divisions of the
Hebrew Bible
a. Torah
b. Tanakh
c. Kethuvim
d. Nevi’im
10. The first Temple of Jerusalem was built under king
a. Saul
b. Herod
c. Goliath
d. David
e. Solomon
11. Which of the two authorized Talmuds is considered the dominant
version in Jewish theology and law?
a. Egyptian
b. Assyrian
c. Jerusalem
d. Babylonian
12. Jewish mystical traditions are known as
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Tzaddik
b. Hasidism
c. Reform Judaism
d. Kabbalah
13. According to Jewish beliefs, what is the one essential
commandment?
a. to love oneself
b. to love all humans
c. to love God
d. to love creation
14. Match these terms with their definitions
Small leather boxes containing biblical versus
t’fillin
Sunset Friday night to sunset Saturday night
Sabbath
Commandments
mitzvot
Ritually acceptable
kosher
God’s presence in the world, often representing
Shekhinah
the nurturing aspects of God
Hasidic saint and teacher
tzaddik
15. A minyan is
a. a commentary on the Torah
b. a commandment
c. a prayer shawl
d. a fruit used at the feast of Purim
e. a quorum of ten adult Jewish males
16. The spiritual new year begins for Jews with a holy day known as
a. Hanukkah
b. Sukkot
c. Rosh Hashanah
d. Purim
17. In the days of temple worship, the high priest could
enter the Holy of Holies only during this time of confession and prayer
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Purim
b. Yom Kippur
c. Hanukkah
d. Sukkot
18. This movement within Judaism modernized the worship, using the
vernacular, adding choirs, and revising the liturgy
a. Orthodox
b. Reform
c. Conservative
d. Reconstructionism
19. In response to liberal Judaism trends, this group emerged with an
aim of preserving traditions while encouraging modern Biblical
scholarship and adaptation of religious beliefs to modern life
Select one:
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Orthodox Judaism
b. Reconstructionism
c. Reform Judaism
d. Conservative Judaism
20. Match these terms with their definitions
Fall harvest festival
Sukkot
Festival of Dedication
Hanukkah
Coming of age ceremony for girls
Bat Mitzvah
Commemorates the legend of Esther, queen of
Persia
Coming of age ceremony for boys
Purim
Bar Mitzvah
21. Reform Judaism adapted some practices from Christian
church services
True
False
Multiple Choice
Christianity
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The gospels of the New Testament were probably first
written down in
a. the third century CE
b. the second century CE
c. the first century CE
d. the first century BCE
2. These gospels are known as the synoptic gospels because
of their similar views of Jesus’ career.
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Matthew, Mark, Luke
b. Matthew, John, Luke
c. Matthew, Mark, Romans
d. Matthew, Mark, John
3. The author of this gospel was probably also responsible for the New
Testament book “the Acts of the Apostles.”
a. Mark
b. John
c. Luke
d. Matthew
4. This former persecutor of Christians who converted to Christianity had
two names
a. Matthew
b. Luke
c. John
d. Paul
5. The early Christian belief that the one God has three aspects---Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit---is called the doctrine of the
a. Trinity
b. Cross
c. Holy Eucharist
d. Three in One
6. This Roman Emperor saw a vision of a cross, a symbol that he then
used in battle. When that battle was won, he initiated a tolerance of
Christianity within the Roman Empire.
a. Urban II
b. Julius Caesar
c. Constantine
d. Theodosius
7. Although emphasis on Jesus’ imminent return diminished
as time went by, there is still a belief that Christ will return to judge the
living and the dead. This article of faith is called the
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Judgment Day
b. Return of Christ
c. Second Coming
d. Second Baptism
8. Match these terms with their definitions
Field of theology study involved with
Hermeneutics
interpretation of scriptures
Matthew, Mark, and Luke
synoptic gospels
“good news”
gospel
Hypothetical source of sayings used in the gospels “Q”
27 books written after Jesus’ death
New Testament
Stories told by Jesus to illustrate spiritual truths
parables
“anointed one”
“Christ” or
“Messiah”
Father, Son, Holy Spirit
Holy Trinity
Jesus’ return to judge and usher in new world
Second Coming
Professions of faith
creeds
Mystical perception of knowledge
Gnosticism
9. In Judaism this scripture is called the Tanakh; Christians call
it the
Answer: Old Testament
10. The split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern
Orthodox Church occurred in ______CE
a. 922
b. 1022
c. 1054
d. 1597
11. The highest officials in Eastern Orthodox churches are known as
a. priests
b. patriarchs, metropolitans, or archbishops
c. popes
d. monarchs
12. Eastern Orthodox worshippers honour writings of the
saints in addition to the Bible. The most important of these is a
collection called the
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Tanakh
b. Philokalia
c. Revelation of John
d. Apocrypha
13. The bishop of this city eventually became known as the
pope
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Geneva
b. Naples
c. Constantinople
d. Rome
14. Excommunication from the church meant that a person
could not
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participate in church activities
b. go to heaven
c. participate in the sacraments
d. any of these
15. The theology behind the Inquisition was partly based on the
teachings of ___________, who felt that heretics should be coerced to
convert to Christianity for the sake of their own salvation
a. any of these
b. St. Francis of Assisi
c. Martin Luther
d. Augustine
16. Roman Catholic financial activities criticized by Martin
Luther as being
24. purchases of masses for the dead
b. sale of relics
c. indulgences
d. any of these answers
17. Ulrich Zwingli was a reformer who also rejected many of the
practices of the Roman Catholic churches including
a. celibacy for monks and priests
b. all of these answers
c. abstaining from meat during Lent
d. veneration of relics and saints
18. John Calvin developed a major seat of Protestantism in Geneva that
emphasized the doctrine of predestination. According to Calvinist
theology, although a person could do nothing about being chosen for
salvation, a persons behavior would reveal whether or not the person
was saved. This behavior included an upright life, participation in the
sacraments, and
a. sinlessness
b. profession of faith
c. wealth
d. contributions to the church
19. An offshoot of the Church of England, Evangelist John Wesley’s
denomination is known as
a. Quakerism
b. Congregationalism
c. Mormonism
d. Methodism
20. The two major celebrations of the Christian calendar marked by all
Christian churches are
a. Christmas and Easter
b. Easter and Lent
c. the Annunciation and the Epiphany
d. Christmas and Pentecost
21. Match these terms with their definitions.
Central sacrament using bread and wine or grape
juice
Ceremony of commitment to Christian life usually in
early adolescence
Sacrament involving immersing of person in water or
pouring water over the persons head
Holy Eucharist
confirmation
baptism
Ritual of public worship
liturgy
Communion service
mass
Confession and absolution of sin
penance
22. Liberation theology is an interpretation of Christianity that promotes
the liberation from worldly concerns through monasticism.
True
False
23.After the Protestant Reformation, reform movements branched
out in many directions, resulting in the creation of numerous Christian
denominations
True
False
24. When Christians participate in the Eucharist (communion,
mass) they are commemorating an event known as the
Answer: Last supper
Definitions
ISLAM
Provide both meanings and significance for each definition
Allah: The one God, in Islam
Caliph: In Sunni Islam, the successor to the Prophets
Fatwa: A legal opinion issued by an authority according to a particular school of
law;
often erroneously defined as an addict against someone or something.
Hajj: the holy pilgrimage to Mecca for Muslims
Hadith: Traditional report about the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad
Hijab: The veining of women for the sake of modesty
Hijrah: Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina
Imam: In Shi’ite Islam, the title for the person carrying the initiatic tradition of the
Prophetic Light
Islam: In its original meaning, complete, trusting surrender to God.
Islamist: A person seeking to establish Islamic states in which the rule of God is
supreme
Jihad: The Muslim’s struggle against the inner forces that prevent God-realization
and
the outer barriers to establishment of the order.
Madrasa: Traditional religious school teaching a narrow version of Islam
Muezzin: In Islam, one who calls the people to prater from a high place
Shahadah: The central Muslim expression of faith: “There is no god but God, and
Muhammad is the Messenger of God.
Shari’ah: the divine law in Islam
Shi’a: The minority branch of Islam which tells that Muhammad’s legitimate
successors
were ‘Ali and a series of Imams; a follower of this branch
Sufism: The mystical path in Islam
Sunnah: The behavior of the Prophet Muhammad, used as a model in Islamic law
Sunni: A follower of the majority branch of Islam which tells that successors to
Muhammad are to be chosen by the Muslim community
Sura: A chapter of the Holy Qur’an
Ummah: The Muslim community
SCRIPTURES
How to recognize the different quotations and pair them to
their corresponding scripture
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Qur’an
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New Testament
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Jewish Bible
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Bhagavad Gita
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The Way of the Bodhisattva
LONG ANSWER: ISLAM
•Tell the story of how Muhammad came to be the prophet of Islam, and describe
his original teachings.
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•What scriptures does Islam use? Describe the contents of each.
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•What are the two main branches of Islam, and how did they come to separate?
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•What does the Koran say about the “signs” that God has provided for humankind:
what kinds of “signs” are there, what are they “signs” of, how should people react,
how do they respond?
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LONG ANSWER: WESTERN RELIGIONS
•According to the Koran, what is the purpose of the prophets? How did they differ
from biblical prophets? How did people respond to the prophets?
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•For Muslims, the religion of Islam is not distinct from Judaism and Christianity but
the completion thereof. What is meant by this claim? Who are some of the people
these three religions share in their traditions? What, ultimately, are the chief
distinctions between these three Semitic religions?
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•We have discussed five common characteristics shared by the “Abrahamic faiths.”
Illustrate the role of each of these convictions in each of the three faiths.
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•Compare the relationship between religion and politics in Islam, Judaism, and
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LONG ANSWER: WORLD RELIGIONS
•Compare and contrast what is known about the life of Muhammad with the
founder of Religion Z. What are the most significant similarities and differences
between the Muhammad and whoever else is selected? Explain. [Religion Z might be
Buddhism, Confucianism, or Christianity.]
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Islam: Mohammad
Buddhism: Buddha
Confucianism: Confucius
Christianity: Jesus
•Compare the teachings of Religion X and Religion Y regarding Z. [Religions X and Y
might be Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Daoism, Judaism, Christianity, Is
lam. Z might be “what happens when one dies,” “how God can be known” “what is
the problem the religion tries to solve.”]
“What happens when one dies?”
Buddhism
Hinduism
Confucianism
Daoism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
“How God can be known?”
Buddhism
Hinduism
Confucianism
Daoism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
“What is the problem the religion tries to solve?”
Buddhism
Hinduism
Confucianism
Daoism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
•What are some of the things you have noticed that are shared by all of the major
religions? Consider commonalities in ritual, theology, ethics, morality, cosmology,
etc. Why do you suppose these similarities exist?
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