World Religion Grade 11
I.Complete the statement below. 3 points
The 1. _________ in and worship of a2. _______ power or especially a 3.____ or gods. "ideas about the relationship between 4._____and 5. _____". A belief system is an 6. _____ or set of 7.______that helps us to interpret our everyday 8. ______. The 9_____ and 10._________of reverence and adoration for a deity.
II. Multiple-Choice Questions 4 points
1. Which religion believes in the concept of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path?
A) Christianity B) Islam C) Buddhism D) Hinduism
2. In which religion is the Quran considered the sacred scripture?
A) Judaism B) Christianity C) Sikhism D) Islam
3. What is the ultimate goal of Hinduism, often achieved through the cycle of reincarnation?
A) Enlightenment B) Salvation C) Nirvana D) Moksha
4. Which religion emphasizes belief in Jesus Christ as the Savior?
A) Islam B) Christianity C) Judaism D) Buddhism
5. Which religion is centered around the teachings found in the Torah?
A) Islam B) Sikhism C) Hinduism D) Judaism
6. In Sikhism, what is the term for selfless service?
A) Dharma B) Seva C) Karma D) Zakat
7. Which religion teaches that the Prophet Muhammad is the final messenger of God?
A) Christianity B) Buddhism C) Islam D) Sikhism
8. In Buddhism, what is the ultimate state of liberation from the cycle of rebirth?
A) Moksha B) Salvation C) Nirvana D) Heaven
9. Which religious tradition includes belief in multiple gods and goddesses?
A) Sikhism B) Hinduism C) Judaism D) Islam
10. What is the primary focus of moral and ethical teachings in Christianity?
A) The Quran B) The Torah C) The Eightfold Path D) The Bible
III. Identification Questions. 3 points
1. What belief system views the universe or nature as divine and identifies the universe itself as God?
2. Which belief emphasizes the interconnections of all things and sees divinity as present in everything around us?
3. In what belief system is there no distinction between a personal deity and the natural world, with the divine being seen as all-encompassing?
4. What is the belief system that involves the worship of multiple gods or deities?
5. What worldview posits that the natural world is the only reality and rejects the existence of any supernatural beings or forces?
6. Which belief system is associated with the idea that everything can be explained by natural causes without invoking the supernatural?
7. What worldview emphasizes human values, potential, and dignity, often without including belief in a deity or supernatural elements?
8. Which belief system is focused on human-centered ethics and reason, and has examples like Secular and Renaissance.
9. What philosophical stance challenges the idea of objective truth and emphasizes the importance of perspective, context, and subjectivity?
10. Which worldview is often associated with movements in art, literature, and cultural criticism that reject traditional narratives and absolute truths?
11. A literary critic is analyzing a novel using a method that rejects the idea of a single, definitive interpretation of the text, instead focusing on how different readers might understand the story based on their unique perspectives and cultural backgrounds. Which philosophical stance is this critic likely employing?
12. What worldview places the universe at the center of existence, attributing spiritual or moral significance to the natural order?
13. A philosopher argues that the natural world and the cosmos should be the primary focus of our moral and spiritual understanding, suggesting that human actions should be aligned with the balance and order of the universe. Which worldview does this perspective represent?
14. What worldview centers around a deity or deities as the primary influence and director of all aspects of existence?
15. This worldview places God or gods at the core of understanding the universe and human life?
16. A community organizes its laws, social practices, and moral values based on the teachings of a sacred text that is believed to be the word of God. Which worldview is this community most likely following?
17. A philosopher argues that the purpose of human life is to serve and honor a divine being, and that all ethical decisions should be guided by this relationship. Which worldview does this perspective represent?
18. A political leader advocates for policies that prioritize human welfare, economic growth, and technological advancement, arguing that these should be the main focus of society. Which worldview is this leader most likely embracing?
19. In a debate about environmental conservation, one side argues that natural resources should primarily be managed for the benefit and use of humanity, rather than for the preservation of nature itself.
20.A philosopher claims that the highest moral duty is to promote human happiness, progress, and well-being, considering humanity as the central measure of all things. Which worldview is this perspective based on?
21. A company implements a business strategy focused on maximizing human well-being and productivity, with little consideration for environmental impacts unless they directly affect human life. Which worldview does this strategy align with?
22. A government passes legislation that separates religious institutions from the state, ensuring that laws are based solely on reason, human rights, and empirical evidence, rather than religious doctrine. Which worldview is this government following?
23. During a discussion about climate change, one participant argues that any action taken should prioritize the long-term survival and flourishing of humanity, even if it means altering natural ecosystems. Which worldview is being expressed here?
24. A university's curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and humanistic ethics, without reference to religious beliefs, aiming to prepare students for a world guided by reason and evidence. What worldview is this educational approach based on?
25. In a debate about space exploration, one group argues that the primary purpose of exploring other planets should be to find resources and habitats that can support future human life, rather than studying the planets for their own sake. Which worldview does this perspective represent?
IV. Here are 15 identification questions, covering the concepts of Formal Religion, Informal Religion, Structured Religion, Science-based Religion, and Integral Religion: 3 points
1. What type of religion involves organized institutions, defined doctrines, rituals, and a hierarchical structure?
2. What type of religion is characterized by personal, unstructured expressions of faith that are often integrated into daily life?
3. What kind of religion is described by having a set of core beliefs, organized institutions, formal rituals, and codified practices?
4. It’s perspective focuses on the empirical and rational study of the natural world, often in contrast to religious explanations?
5. What approach to religion seeks to integrate and synthesize various spiritual traditions and philosophies into a comprehensive understanding?
6. Form of religion includes established churches or temples, formalized doctrines, and a system of religious governance?
7. What kind of religious expression is often characterized by personal rituals, nature-based spirituality, and individual practices?
8. A religion is organized around defined beliefs and practices, and often has a hierarchical leadership structure?
9. What perspective on religion and science views them as addressing separate realms of knowledge, with science focusing on empirical data and religion on meaning and morality?
10. What type of religion emphasizes the integration of inner spiritual development with outer social transformation, and includes elements from various traditions?
11. Which type of religion often lacks formal structures and is more adaptable to individual needs and personal expressions?
12. Which worldview involves analyzing the natural world through a lens of empirical evidence and reason, without necessarily invoking supernatural explanations?
13. What is characterized by a focus on human values, dignity, and the central role of humanity in the universe, often seen in Humanism?
14. What approach aims to transcend traditional religious dogma while integrating insights from multiple spiritual traditions into a unified framework?
15. What kind of religion is defined by its formal rituals, codified doctrines, and organized institutions that provide a structured framework for worship and practice?
V. Here are 20 identification questions on the various forms of religion and theories of religion: 3 points
1. What type of religion centers around the belief in a single divine being?**
2. Which religious perspective acknowledges the existence of multiple gods but worships only one?**
3. What category of religion focuses on achieving enlightenment and escaping suffering through ethical practices and meditation?
4. Which type of religion is characterized by a belief in multiple gods, each having different roles and attributes?**
5. What form of religion involves worshiping one primary deity while recognizing the existence of others?**
6. This is a type of religious group is often small, new, and led by a charismatic figure?
7. What term describes a religious group that has separated from a larger tradition to form a distinct subgroup?
8. What term refers to a large, established religious group within a broader tradition, such as various denominations within Christianity?
9. This religious structure involves a state-sponsored religion that has a dominant position in society?
10. What category of religion includes traditional beliefs and practices of native peoples, often connected to nature and ancestral spirits?
11. What type of religion involves the belief in spirits inhabiting the natural world?
12. Which theory of religion focuses on the content of religious beliefs and their meaning to individuals?**
13. Who proposed that religion originated from attempts to explain natural phenomena and evolved from animism to polytheism to monotheism?
14. This theory distinguishes between magic and religion, seeing magic as a primitive belief and religion as involving faith in supernatural beings?
15. What theory emphasizes the role of religious experience and the feeling of the "numinous" as central to the development of religion?
16. This theory focuses on the concept of the sacred and its role in connecting humans to a transcendent realm?
17. Who argued that religion serves as a tool for social cohesion and solidarity, reinforcing shared values and social bonds?
18. What theory suggests that religious beliefs and practices provide psychological comfort and meaning, especially in times of stress?
19. Which perspective argues that the Protestant ethic contributed to the rise of capitalism by emphasizing hard work and individual responsibility?
20. What theory views religion as a system of symbols and practices that provide meaning and order to the world, shaped by social interactions?
VI. Here are some questions to consider based on the breakdown of decentralized and centralized religions: 3 points
1. What are the key characteristics that distinguish decentralized religions from centralized ones?
2. How does the lack of a central authority in decentralized religions impact decision-making and governance within these faith communities?
3. In what ways do decentralized religions encourage individual interpretation of religious texts and practices?
4. Can you provide examples of how practices and beliefs within a decentralized religion, such as Buddhism or Islam, might vary between different communities?
5. What role does a central authority figure play in centralized and hierarchical religions like Catholicism and Orthodoxy?
6. How do centralized religions ensure the consistency and uniformity of religious practices and teachings?
7. Why might some religious communities prefer a decentralized structure over a centralized one, and vice versa?
8. How does the structure of a religion affect its interaction with political authorities and its role in society?
9. What are some potential advantages and disadvantages of decentralized versus centralized religious structures?
How do religious diversity and power dynamics within religious institutions influence the broader social and political landscape?
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Quiz# 1 -( 4 points )
1. System belief 2. Superhuman 3. God 4. Science 5. religion 6. ideology 7. principle 8. reality 9. feeling 10. expression
QUIZ II. 3 points
1. Pantheism 2. Pantheism3 Pantheism 4. Polytheism 5. Naturalism 6. Naturalism 7. Humanism 8. Humanism 9. Postmodernism 10. Postmodernism 11. Postmodernist 12. Cosmicism 13. Cosmicism 14. Theism
15. Theism 16. Theistic 17.Theism 18. Humanism or a Secular
19. Anthropocentrism 20.Humanism 21. Anthropocentrism 22. Secular
23. Anthropocentric 24. Humanism 25.Anthropocentrism
Quiz # 3 ( 3 points )
1-3. pantehism 4. Polytheism 5.-6. Naturalism 7-8. humanism. 9-11. postmoderism 12-13. cosmocentric 14-17 theocentric 18-20 Anthropocentric 21. Anthropocentric 22. secular 23. Anthripocentric 24. Secular 25. Antropocentric
QUIZ # 4 ( 3 POINTS)
LOONG quiz IV. (3 points )
1. Formal Religion 2. Informal Religion 3. Structured Religion 4. Science-based Religion 5. Integral Religion
6. Formal Religion 7. Informal Religion 8. Structured Religion 9. Science-based Religion
10. Integral Religion 11. Informal Religion 12. Science-based Religion 13. Anthropocentric
14. Integral Religion 15. Structured Religion
LONG quiz V. (3 points)
1. Monotheism 2. Monolatrism 3. Non-theistic Religion (e.g., Buddhism) 4. Polytheism
5. Henotheism 6.Cult 7. Sect 8. Denomination 9. Ecclesia 10. Indigenous Religions
11. Animism 12. Substantive Theories (Essentialist Theories) 13. Edward Burnett Tylor
14. James George Frazer's Theory 15. Rudolf Otto's Theory 16. Mircea Eliade's Theory
17. Émile Durkheim 18. Bronisław Malinowski's Theory 19.Max Weber's Theory 20. Clifford Geertz's Theory
Quiz# 1 -( 4 points )
1.System belief 2. Superhuman 3. God 4. Science 5. religion 6. ideology 7. principle 8. reality 9. feeling 10. expression
QUIZ II. 3 points
1. Pantheism 2. Pantheism3 Pantheism 4. Polytheism 5. Naturalism 6. Naturalism 7. Humanism 8. Humanism 9. Postmodernism 10. Postmodernism 11. Postmodernist 12. Cosmicism 13. Cosmicism 14. Theism
15. Theism 16. Theistic 17.Theism 18. Humanism or a Secular
19. Anthropocentrism 20.Humanism 21. Anthropocentrism 22. Secular
23. Anthropocentric 24. Humanism 25.Anthropocentrism
Quiz # 3 ( 3 points )
1-3. pantehism 4. Polytheism 5.-6. Naturalism 7-8. humanism. 9-11. postmoderism 12-13. cosmocentric 14-17 theocentric 18-20 Anthropocentric 21. Anthropocentric 22. secular 23. Anthripocentric 24. Secular 25. Antropocentric
QUIZ # 4 ( 3 POINTS)
LOONG quiz IV. (3 points )
1. Formal Religion 2. Informal Religion 3. Structured Religion 4. Science-based Religion 5. Integral Religion
6. Formal Religion 7. Informal Religion 8. Structured Religion 9. Science-based Religion
10. Integral Religion 11. Informal Religion 12. Science-based Religion 13. Anthropocentric
14. Integral Religion 15. Structured Religion
LONG quiz V. (3 points)
1. Monotheism 2. Monolatrism 3. Non-theistic Religion (e.g., Buddhism) 4. Polytheism
5. Henotheism 6.Cult 7. Sect 8. Denomination 9. Ecclesia 10. Indigenous Religions
11. Animism 12. Substantive Theories (Essentialist Theories) 13. Edward Burnett Tylor
14. James George Frazer's Theory 15. Rudolf Otto's Theory 16. Mircea Eliade's Theory
17. Émile Durkheim 18. Bronisław Malinowski's Theory 19.Max Weber's Theory 20. Clifford Geertz's Theory
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