Question 1

Karma is the moral law of cause and effect.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The ancient Hebrews praised righteous conduct because

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A)  it guarantees peace in the afterlife.
B)  it leads to harmony in the present life.
C)  they feared eternal damnation.
D)  they feared the physical pain of dying.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The Hebrew word She'ol refers to

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A)  the underworld of all the dead.
B)  ghosts.
C)  hell.
D)  heaven.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which religious tradition believes a grave should be deep enough for the dead person to sit up without his or her head appearing above ground

Accepted Answer

A)  Islam
B)  Hindu
C)  Tibetan Buddhism
D)  ChristianityE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

In Tibetan Buddhism, the bardo experience is considered to be part of the basic psychological make-up of human beings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which secular alternative to religion emphasizes intellect and cultural achievements rather than divine intervention and supernaturalism

Accepted Answer

A)  Existentialism.
B)  Positivism.
C)  Experiential.
D)  Humanism.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Hades was typically pictured as

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A)  an inviting resting place.
B)  a sea of tranquility.
C)  a shadowy place evoking despair.
D)  a heroic mortal evoking serenity.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

According to Jewish tradition, our lives are measured by our

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A)  wealth.
B)  wisdom.
C)  deeds.
D)  children.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Historically, in Christian beliefs, the intermediate state where an opportunity for purification is offered to eliminate any remaining obstacles to full enjoyment of eternal union with God is called

Accepted Answer

A)  hades.
B)  polis.
C)  koan.
D)  purgatory.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

As a school of thought, positivism is BEST defined as

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A)  the notion that religious and metaphysical modes of knowing are imperfect and that knowledge must be based on what can be directly observed in nature and human activity.
B)  a philosophy focusing on human values and emphasizing the use of optimistic reasoning.
C)  a philosophy based on the teachings of the ancient Greeks that emphasizes the use of logic to solve complex questions.
D)  the notion that the afterlife will be either pure torment or pure bliss depending upon one's conduct during earthly existence.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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