23 questions
Which is not a characteristic of religion?
A system of belief and worship
Puts value in abstract ideas such as miracles and faith
Focuses on the fundamental nature of knowledge
Existed since the known narrative history
Which is not a value of Philosophy?
Focuses on the fundamental nature of knowledge
Delves into the rational side of things
Critically discusses issues which may even include religion
A system of belief and worship
A secular humanist from Princeton University that recognizes the similarities of religion and philosopy.
The history of Judaism can be read on the first 10 books of the Hebrew bible.
The Jewish people's diaspora was caused by being constantly driven out of their homeland.
The first statement is true and the second is false
The first statement is false and the second is true
Both statements are true
Bothe statements are false
Which is not true about the castes of Hinduism?
Dalits = untouchables
Shudras = laborers/servants
Kshatriyas = rulers
Vaishyas = peasants/traders
Brahmins = peasants
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
How many mitzvot in the Hebrew bible are there?
612
613
207
307
The eightfold path teaches:
right view - know the truth
right intuition - free your mind of evil
right speech - say nothing that hurts others
right action - work for the good of others
right livelihood - respect life
right effort - resist evil
right concentration - practice meditation
right mindfulness - control your thoughts
True
False
It is the inevitable fate of someone.
Samsara
Moksha
Dharma
Karma
It is the result of one's actions.
Samsara
Moksha
Dharma
Karma
Reincarnation.
Samsara
Moksha
Dharma
Karma
Freedom from the cycle of birth and rebirth.
Samsara
Moksha
Dharma
Karma
Believes that humans are innately good.
Confucianism
Legalism
Daoism
Christianity
Believes that humans are innately evil.
Confucianism
Legalism
Daoism
Christianity
Believes that humans are born evenly good and evil.
Confucianism
Legalism
Daoism
Christianity
Believes that ignorance causes evil deeds.
Plato
Confucius
Socrates
Aristotle
Believes that philosopher-kings are the best rulers.
Plato
Confucius
Socrates
Aristotle
Believes that moderation is the path to eternal bliss.
Plato
Confucius
Socrates
Aristotle
It is the state of enlightenment in Buddhism.
The following are Jewish dietary rules except:
Bread must always be served in Passover
No dairy on the same table/dish as meat products
Animals that don't chew cud or don't have cloven hooves are prohibited
Prohibited utensils are called terefah
"New years"
Shabuoth
Sukkoth
Rosh hashannah
Yom kippur
"Day of atonement"
Shabuoth
Sukkoth
Rosh hashannah
Yom kippur
Last harvest
Shabuoth
Sukkoth
Rosh hashannah
Yom kippur