- Description
REL 134 Week 1 Knowledge Check
Concept: PATTERNS AMONG RELIGIONS
Materials on the concept
- The Sacred
- Speculations on the Sources of Religion
- Second Pattern: Focus of Beliefs and Practices
1.
The prophetic orientation in religion emphasizes
ceremonies.
feelings of oneness with the universe.
traditions.
beliefs and moral codes.
2.
A mystical orientation in religion is characterized by
an emphasis on mysterious happenings.
the seeking of a union with something greater than oneself.
the extensive use of holy water and statues.
a belief in alien origins of life forms.
3.
A sacramental orientation in religion is characterized by
daily prayer.
the use of silent meditation.
the extensive use of bells and powders.
a belief that certain rituals and ceremonies help one achieve salvation.
4.
Pantheism is the belief
that all reality is divine.
in the ancient Greek religion that believed the god Pan was the source of cosmic order.
in endless reincarnation.
in a timeless realm of happiness at the top of the universe.
5.
Among many reasons for the existence of religions, religions exist to help people
deal with the certainty of death.
find ways to express themselves in art.
select careers that are socially redeeming.
have valuable texts to study.
Concept: INDIGENOUS RELIGIONS
Mastery | 100% | Questions | · 6 · 7 · 8 |
Materials on the concept
- The Modern Recovery of Indigenous Religions
- Past Obstacles to the Appreciation of Indigenous Religions
6.
Which of the following has been of special value in the new appreciation for and understanding of indigenous religions?
the study of newly discovered sacred texts
the use of electricity and battery power
the ready availability of cameras and recorders
the worldwide spread of television
7.
The teachings of indigenous religions are typically conveyed by all of the following except
sand paintings.
sacred scripture.
masks and dance.
memorized chants.
8.
In a holistic culture,
written manuscripts have a special place.
children play a prominent role in ritual.
religions express truths through symbolism.
virtually every object and act may have religious meaning.
Concept: RELIGIOUS DEFINITIONS
Mastery | 100% | Questions | · 9 |
Materials on the concept
- The Sacred
9.
In religious studies, the word myth means
a story that is historically true.
a story that is historically untrue.
a story that is psychologically meaningful and may be either historically true or not.
a story that is found in similar form in many religions.
Concept: STUDYING RELIGION
Mastery | 100% | Questions | · 10 |
Materials on the concept
- Speculations on the Sources of Religion
10.
The early anthropologist who saw religion as rooted in a belief in spirits and the worship of them was
- B. Tylor.
James Frazer.
Sigmund Freud.
Carl Jung.