Test on Introduction to Religious Studies
Introduction to Religious Studies: A Student's Guide
Test: Religions and religious studies
20 questions
Question 1: Tribal religions are confined to specific locations and primarily maintain their traditions through oral means.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that tribal (traditional) religions are "Confined in a certain place/tribe" and are characterized by "oral tradition".
Question 2: Agnosticism asserts that it is possible to definitively prove the existence of God.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Agnosticism states that it is impossible to know and prove God's existence or non-existence.
Question 3: The study materials indicate that religions are primarily categorized based on their historical age and the size of their global following.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials divide religions into Tribal/Traditional vs. Universal based on their character and reach, and into Monotheistic, Polytheistic, or Non-theistic based on the amount of gods recognized. Historical age and global following size are not listed as primary criteria for the division of religions.
Question 4: Pantheism identifies God as an eternal, absolute, impersonal substance that is contained in everything and equals nature.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Pantheism identifies God (an eternal, absolute, impersonal substance) in nature/world, stating that God is contained in everything and God equals nature.
Question 5: Hinduism is classified as a monotheistic religion in the provided study materials.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that Hinduism is a polytheistic religion, meaning it recognizes many gods, not a single God.