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REL 101 / REL101
UNIT 1MILESTONE
Which of the following sentences correctly describes Hinduism?
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Hinduism is a clearly defined religion with an identifiable founding.
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Hinduism originated in east Asia and aims to reconcile individuals to their lives.
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Which of the following sentences correctly describes Hinduism?
Hinduism is a clearly defined religion with an identifiable founding.
Hinduism originated in east Asia and aims to reconcile individuals to their lives.
Hinduism is a henotheistic religion that has liberation from the world as its main goal.
Hinduism is a polytheistic religion with a single sacred text.
CONCEPT
Hinduism
2
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the relationship between
religion and the family?
The family generally dictates to religion what proper social structures are.
An individual without a family tends to be without direction and finds it difficult to have
meaning in his or her life; so therefore, he or she cannot be religious.
The family supports religion by providing believers and perpetuating the religion; religion
binds the family together and creates “social glue” for the larger community.
The family is meaningless and unimportant without religion, which is the only way a family
can be bound together.
CONCEPT
Religion and the Family
3
Which of the following is true of Shinto?
Originates from Japan
Originates from India
, Originates from Korea
Originates from China
CONCEPT
Other Eastern Religions
4
Which of the following correctly describes a way in which religion has been
intertwined with society over time?
It has been too difficult for most to understand
It has been easy to define
It is what makes us "human"
It has been regarded as law
CONCEPT
Reasons for Studying Religion
5
What is one reason why the origin of "religion" is difficult to understand?
The concept of religion as we know it today did not exist in many ancient cultures.
Early religions did not contain origin or creation stories.
Religion spontaneously appeared in many different cultures at the same time.
Most ancient cultures were far more concerned with politics than with religion.
CONCEPT
"Origins" of Religion
6
Which of the following religious holidays is correctly described?
Passover: A Jewish holiday commemorating the exodus from Egypt
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