Name: _________________________ Date: ____________________

Period: ____________ Comparative Religions – Mr. Ruiz(130 pts)

Semester 1 Final Exam: Comparative Religions

Part I Multiple Choice. Choose the Best Response. (1pt each)

________1. What is Transcendence?a. A train railroadb. An interstate Highwayc. The capacity of human beings to cross something difficultd. A quality of something that is beyond the mundane.

________2. A type of truth that is the real truth:a. Objective truthb. Subjective Truthc. Mysteryd. Occult Science

________3. A type of truth that is based on our own opinions, perceptions, experiences, learnings etc. is called:a. Objective truthb. Subjective Truthc. Mysteryd. Occult Science

________4. Can humans achieve objective Truth?a. Yes, we can do everything!b. Yes, Humans have the capacity of strong analysis because we can

thinkc. No, because humans are bound by our human conditiond. No, Humans are stupid

________5. All religions try to match their _______________________________ to the ___________________________, which is why they all have different opinions about the world and how it works.a. Objective Truth; Subjective Truthb. Mystery; Objective Truthc. Subjective Truth; Objective Truthd. None of the above

________6. The real answer to the questions: “Why are we here? What does it mean to be human? Etc.” is a:a. Subjective Truthb. Personal Truthc. Mysteryd. A & B

________7. The study of the Universe and how the world works is known as:a. Astrologyb. Cosmologyc. Biologyd. Religion

________8. A religion’s Belief system is a:a. Codeb. Cultc. Creedd. Community

________9. A religion’s ritualistic practices are called:a. Codeb. Creedc. Cultd. Community

________10. What word describes the ideal human being?a. Jesusb. Spiritual Perfectionc. Transcendenced. Determination

________11. The belief that the existence of a Deity is unknown but is important for us to know is:

a. Atheismb. Non-Theismc. Agnosticismd. Theism

________12. Which of the following believes that Deities do exist?a. Atheismb. Non-Theismc. Agnosticismd. Theism

________13. What is another name for Sacred Text?a. Bibleb. Canonc. Spell Bookd. None of the Above

________14. What is the difference between Science and Religion?a. Science tries to find the existence of God while religion already

discovered itb. Science is based on faith while religion is based on Datac. Science uses only observable data to reach conclusions while

religion uses faith.d. None of the Above

________15. True or False: Science and Religion are complete oppositea. True: One believes in God and the other one does notb. True: Facts and Data are not compatiblec. False: Science helps Religion discover Godd. False: Science gets to explain observable things (data) and religion

continues to explain the unknown through belief. ________16. True or False: Hinduism has no known founder.

a. Trueb. False

________17. Hinduism is said to be a Monistic (as in “Monism”) religion because:a. They have Many Godsb. They have one God: Brahmanc. All the Gods are a part of the one god, Brahmand. They worship the one true God: MO

________18. A part of Brahman that resides inside each person is called:a. Soulb. Brahminc. Atmand. Anatta

________19. According to the Hindus, the universe is in a cycle of Life-Death-Rebirth called:

a. Atmanb. Samsarac. Mokshad. Nirvana

________20. For the Hindus, their ultimate goal is to free themselves of the cycle of Life-Death-Rebirth. This freedom is called:

a. Atmanb. Samsarac. Mokshad. Nirvana

________21. The First Path of Hinduism, also known as the Path of Action is called:a. Karma Margab. Jahna Margac. Bakti Margad. Puja Marga

________22. This Path of Action emphasizes the social hierarchy established by Hinduism. This hierarchy is known as:

a. Samsarab. Mokshac. Caste Systemd. Sanatana Dharma

________23. Which force is responsible for determining your place in this hierarchy?

a. Samsarab. Karmac. Dharmad. Dukkha

________24. In this hierarchy mentioned above, the first “class is called the Brahmins, which were:

a. Warriorsb. CEO’sc. Priestsd. Workers

________25. In the Third “Class”, the people were considered:a. Workersb. Merchantsc. Warriorsd. Priests

________26. A “Fifth Class” NOT INCLUDED in this hierarchical system because they are outcastes is called:

a. Untouchablesb. Sudrasc. Servantsd. A & C

________27. According to this hierarchy, one must follow their ______________________, which is their role or duty as determined by the class one is in.

a. Karmab. Nirvanac. Mokshad. Dharma

________28. The second Path of Hinduism is the path of Knowledge or __________________________:

a. Karma Margab. Jahna Margac. Bakti Margad. Puja Marga

________29. This second path of Knowledge has three schools. The third School attempts to UNITE the BODY with the SOUL. This school is known as:

a. Vajyanab. Samadhic. Yogad. Puja

________30. The Final Path is called _____________________, which is the Path of Devotion:

a. Karma Margab. Jahna Margac. Bakti Margad. Puja Marga

________31. Which of the following is Characteristic of the way the “Path of Devotion” worships the deities?

a. They worship a different Deity every dayb. They choose one deity to worship as their main onec. They Worship all deities dailyd. They only worship Vishnu.

________32. A Hindu ritual that takes place in the house (or sometimes as a community) on a daily basis is called:

a. Mudrab. Samsarac. Mokshad. Pujae. Guru

________33. ______________________ is an incarnation of a god.a. Jesusb. Murtic. Avatard. Vishnue. None of the Above

________34. Why are Cows venerated?a. They symbolize lifeb. They give good meatc. They are incarnations of Brahminsd. Gods use them as vehicles

________35. Sati is:a. An outlawed practiceb. The burning of a Widowc. The burning of the childrend. A & Be. None of the above

________36. True or False: the caste system in India is CURRENTLY an important part of India’s laws

a. Trueb. False

________37. What is the Hindu version of spiritual perfection?a. Asceticsb. Buddhasc. Forest Dwellersd. Brahminse. Gurus

________38. Siddhartha Gautama was born of which Caste?a. Brahminsb. Kshatriyasc. Gurusd. Dalite. Sudra

________39. At one point in his life he escaped his palace for the first time and saw:

a. The great going forthb. His wifec. The four passing sightsd. The white, six-tusked elephant

________40. During his Great Going Forth, Siddhartha leaves the castle and engages in a Hindu practice that requires him to reject his physical needs and starve himself in order to get to know oneself. This practice is:

a. Nirvanab. Yogac. Pujad. Extreme Asceticisme. Forest dwelling

________41. Eventually, Siddhartha refuses to “starve himself” and opts for ______________________, which is a rejection of extremes in favor of moderation.

a. Extreme Asceticismb. The way of Kamic. The Middle Wayd. The Rich Way

________42. Only when he follows this path of moderation does Siddhartha become:

a. An Arhatb. Enlightenedc. A Bodhisattvad. Nirvana

________43. According to Buddhism, Dharma is:a. Following one’s casteb. The teachings of Buddhac. The fourth noble truthd. The second of the Eight Fold paths

________44. What is reborn when Buddhists die?a. Energy/conscienceb. The Atmanc. The Sould. Some molecules of your body

________45. What is the Third Noble Truth?a. Dukkha is caused by sufferingb. To Eliminate Tanha, you need to eliminate Dukkhac. The elimination of Suffering comes from the elimination of Tanhad. Tanha is caused by Dukkha

________46. According to the Second noble Truth, the cause of ________ is ___________.a. Dukkha; Desireb. Tanha; Dukkhac. Suffering; Dukkhad. Tanha; Desire

________47. The third, fourth, and fifth of the eight-fold paths (Right Speech, Right Conduct, Right Livelihood) refers to which of the following Categories?

a. Wisdomb. Concentrationc. Moralityd. Meditation

________48. Which of the following ideas does Buddhism share the most in common with Hinduism (not just in name, but in practice or belief):

a. Nirvanab. Mokshac. Samsarad. Dharma

________49. A liberation from the cycle of suffering that is a state of bliss is called:a. Mokshab. Pujac. Nirvanad. Anicca

________50. People who achieve enlightenment and choose to teach others and later pass into Nirvana are:

a. Arhatsb. Gurusc. Buddhasd. Bodhisattvas

________51. Contrary to the Hindus, The Buddhists reject the idea of the SOUL. This idea of No Soul called:

a. Sanghab. Anattac. Aniccad. Dukkha

________52. According to research, your body will completely change in 7 years from now. Not a single molecule that currently exists in your body will be in you body in seven years. This explains which of the 3 marks of existence:

a. Tanhab. Anattac. Aniccad. Dukkha

________53. What is the Third Mark of existence? (Hint: it has something to do with the first noble truth).

a. Sanghab. Anattac. Aniccad. Dukkha

________54. When Buddhists reach Enlightenment, they are called to which of the following?

a. Compassionb. Ahimsac. Sympathyd. A & Ce. A & B

________55. In Buddhism, another name for “Community” is _______________________:a. Tanhab. Cultc. Aniccad. Sangha

________56. Which school of Buddhism sees the Buddha as a teacher or guide?a. Mahayanab. Tibetanc. Theravadad. Zen

________57. Which school of Buddhism sees the Buddha as a savior?a. Mahayanab. Tibetanc. Theravadad. Zen

________58. Which school of Buddhism sees Arhats as ideal people?a. Mahayanab. Tibetanc. Theravadad. Zen

________59. What is Satori?a. A temple in Buddhismb. The Zen word for enlightenmentc. The way into freedom from desired. None of the Above

________60. What practice do Zen Buddhists use that constitutes a puzzle that seems illogical to the un-awakened mind?

a. Koanb. Satoric. Rinzaid. Soto

________61. What are Bodhisattvas?a. People who reject salvationb. People who sacrifice themselves for othersc. People who see Buddha as teachersd. A, & Be. All of the above

________62. The Dalai Lama is the central authority for the following school of Buddhism:

a. Mahayanab. Tibetanc. Theravadad. Zen

________63. A set of hand positions that indicate the purpose or focus of the Buddhist’s meditation is called:

a. Mandalab. Full Lotusc. Mantrad. Mudra

________64. Which of the following is true about the Theravada Buddhists:a. They see Buddha as a Saviorb. They admire Bodhisattvasc. They must become monks for three months in their lifetimed. They have many community rituals

________65. Sand pattern sculpture that is created with precision and later destroyed by the Tibetan monks s called:

a. Mandalab. Full Lotusc. Mantrad. Mudra

________66. Which of the following describes the Buddhist Creed:a. Buddhists follow the eightfold pathb. Buddhists meditate dailyc. Buddhists believe they have no sould. Buddhism is divided in many schools

________67. Which of the following best describes the Buddhist Spiritual Perfection?

a. Buddhists believe that the Atman reaches Brahmanb. Buddhists think there are two options after enlightenment: Arhats

and Bodhisattvasc. Buddhists Meditate until they become expertsd. Martial Arts provide a good experience to Buddhists

________68. The Buddhist belief in samsara, karma and nirvana relates to which term?

a. Codeb. Cultc. Cosmologyd. Spiritual Perfection

________69. Which of the following reflects the Buddhist Community?a. They have four different schoolsb. They meditate together in monasteriesc. They must exercise compassiond. They believe we are all one

________70. Which of the following is not a Buddhist Code?a. Compassionb. Ahimsac. Meditationd. Noble Eightfold Pathe. 5 Precepts

________71. Which of the following is a part of the Hindu Creed?a. All living beings and gods are part of the one god, Brahmanb. There is a social division called “Caste System”c. Each Caste has a Dharma to followd. Everyone needs to perform daily Puja to the gods.

________72. Which of the following is an example of the Hindu Code?a. All living beings and gods are part of the one god, Brahmanb. There is a social division called “Caste System”c. Each Caste has a Dharma to followd. Everyone needs to perform daily Puja to the gods.

________73. Which of the following is true about Hinduism:a. They are non-theistsb. Their idea of spiritual perfection is an asceticc. They believe in Anattad. They believe in non-violence

________74. Which of the following is a part of the Hindu cult?a. Bakti Marga followers dedicate themselves to the devotion of one

deityb. Many Hindus choose not to follow the caste systemc. Untouchables are the only ones that can touch dead bodiesd. There are many schools or paths people can follow

________75. Which of the following options contains the MOST CORRECT SIMILARITIES between Buddhism and Hinduism:

a. They believe in Karma, they worship many gods, and they prefer to be vegetarian.

b. They believe in samsara, they deny the existence of god, and they pray to statues.

c. They believe in some form of reincarnation, they have the concept of karma, and their goal involves liberation from the mundane world.

d. They believe life is connected to god, they think people’s souls are part of god, and they want to become one with nature.

________76. Which of the following minor Asian Religions is non-theist?a. Shintob. Sikhismc. Jainismd. Confucianisme. Taoism

________77. Which of the following religions believes that the universe is in a state of balance between good and evil?

a. Shintob. Sikhismc. Jainismd. Confucianisme. Taoism

________78. Which of the following religions practice extreme asceticism?a. Shintob. Sikhismc. Jainismd. Confucianisme. Taoism

________79. Which of the following religions is considered the traditional religion in Japan?

a. Shintob. Sikhismc. Jainismd. Confucianisme. Taoism

________80. Which of the following believes that there is only one God?a. Shintob. Sikhismc. Jainismd. Confucianisme. Taoism

Part II: Venn Diagrams: (10 pts each)

Create Two Venn Diagrams with 3 terms per category (Religion 1, BOTH, Religion 2). Below each Diagram, write a 5-10 sentence paragraph explaining your Venn Diagram (you must explain why you chose to place the terms you placed in the spots you placed).

Diagram one: Compare and contrast Buddhism and Hinduism (10 pts)Remember: Three facts per category

BOTH

BuddhismHinduism

Diagram Two: Compare and contrast Buddhism or Hinduism to one Minor Religion (Jainism, Taoism, Sikhism, Confucianism, and Shinto). (10 pts)

Remember: Three facts per category

Part III: Big Sentences: (5 pts each)

BOTH

Minor Rel:Main Rel:

Using the terms Provided, Create one BIG SENTENCE using at least 5 terms from Each Category. MAKE SURE TO UNDERLINE YOUR 5 CHOICES. Underline 5 only.

Sentence one (5 pts): Terms: Brahman, Atman, Moksha, Samsara, Karma, Dharma, Caste System, 3 paths, Karma Marga, Jana Marga, Bakti Marga.

Sentence two (5 pts): Terms: Samsara, Nirvana, Anatta, Enlightentment, Reincarnation, Annica, Dukkha.

Part IV: Essay: (20 pts)

Choose one of the main or minor religions we Discussed this semester (Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Shinto, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism) and write an essay in response to the following prompt:

Using the Four C’s of Religion (Creed, Cult, Code, Community), choose four terms/aspects/characteristics of this religion and sort them into these four categories. Write four paragraphs (one paragraph per category of each “C”) defining and explaining the terms you chose and why they sort into the categories you placed the terms in.

Finally, Write a fifth paragraph your opinion on this religion. What is one thing you liked and Why? What is one thing you did not like and why? And what things would you incorporate into your own life?