Question 1

The Church of Scientology explains its name Scientolgoy as "knowing about knowing."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The roots of Baha'i lie in the eschatology of first-century Judaism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are the foundational texts for ISKCON?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Vedas and the Upanishads 
B)  The Bhagavad Gita and the Srimad Bhagavatam 
C)  The dharmashastras 
D)  The Bhagavad Gita and the Vedas 
E)  The Ramayana and the Mahabharata 
A)  The Vedas and the Upanishads 
B)  The Bhagavad Gita and the Srimad Bhagavatam 
C)  The dharmashastras 
D)  The Bhagavad Gita and the Vedas 
E)  The Ramayana and the Mahabharata

Question 4

Explain the origins and main distinctive teachings of The Church of Almighty God (Eastern Lightning).

Accepted Answer

In this essay, the student should provid

Question 5

Why is it sometimes difficult to distinguish among new religions, sects, and cults?

Accepted Answer

In this essay, the student should outlin

Question 6

The term "cult" was originally synonymous with "worship."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Who founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness?

Accepted Answer

A)  A Buddhist convert to Hinduism 
B)  A Hindu guru in India 
C)  A Western convert to Hinduism 
D)  A group of Indian and Western Hindus 
E)  A Hindu guru in the United States 
A)  A Buddhist convert to Hinduism 
B)  A Hindu guru in India 
C)  A Western convert to Hinduism 
D)  A group of Indian and Western Hindus 
E)  A Hindu guru in the United States

Question 8

What did the original theology of the Nation of Islam maintain?

Accepted Answer

A)  That racial difference was the result of an evil inclination 
B)  That all humans were originally black and had lived in harmony as one tribe called Shabazz for millions of years 
C)  That humanity was created and lived in the Garden of Eden 
D)  That all humans were created equal 
E)  That Muhammad and his early converts were black 
A)  That racial difference was the result of an evil inclination 
B)  That all humans were originally black and had lived in harmony as one tribe called Shabazz for millions of years 
C)  That humanity was created and lived in the Garden of Eden 
D)  That all humans were created equal 
E)  That Muhammad and his early converts were black

Question 9

What is the practice of sensual meditation according to the Raëlians?

Accepted Answer

The practice of sensual meditation, acco

Question 10

Falun Dafa is banned by the Chinese government because it is recognized as a Buddhist tradition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Devotees of ISKCON are not allowed to have outside employment detached from the temple and movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What movement had a major impact on Wicca in North America?

Accepted Answer

A)  The civil rights movement 
B)  The environmentalist movement 
C)  The LGBT movement 
D)  The feminist movement 
E)  The peace movement 
A)  The civil rights movement 
B)  The environmentalist movement 
C)  The LGBT movement 
D)  The feminist movement 
E)  The peace movement

Question 13

What does a convert to the Baha'i faith do to officially become a member of the community?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal profession before the community 
B)  Sign a declaration card 
C)  Profess before the community that Bab is the final prophet 
D)  Fast for three days and then receive the blessing of initiation 
E)  Past an oral examination on key doctrines 
A)  Personal profession before the community 
B)  Sign a declaration card 
C)  Profess before the community that Bab is the final prophet 
D)  Fast for three days and then receive the blessing of initiation 
E)  Past an oral examination on key doctrines

Question 14

Baha'is believe the writings of Baha'u'llah to be God's inspired revelation for this age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

From what tradition did Soka Gakkai develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zen Buddhism 
B)  Hinduism 
C)  Theravada Buddhism 
D)  Nichiren Buddhism 
E)  Tibetan Buddhism 
A)  Zen Buddhism 
B)  Hinduism 
C)  Theravada Buddhism 
D)  Nichiren Buddhism 
E)  Tibetan Buddhism

Question 16

The most widely shared characteristic of cults is they especially attract older people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are the four main Raëlian holidays?

Accepted Answer

The first Sunday in April is the day the

Question 18

ISKCON's fundamental texts include a collection of stories about Krishna's life called the Srimad Bhagavatam.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Polygamy has always been a part of the Mormon faith.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is Falun Dafa popularly known as?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pure Land 
B)  Caodong 
C)  The Cult of Law 
D)  Falun Gong 
E)  Falun Buddha 
A)  Pure Land 
B)  Caodong 
C)  The Cult of Law 
D)  Falun Gong 
E)  Falun Buddha

The Church of Scientology explains its name Scientolgoy as "knowing about knowing."

The roots of Baha'i lie in the eschatology of first-century Judaism.

What are the foundational texts for ISKCON?

Explain the origins and main distinctive teachings of The Church of Almighty God (Eastern Lightning).

Why is it sometimes difficult to distinguish among new religions, sects, and cults?

The term "cult" was originally synonymous with "worship."

Who founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness?

What did the original theology of the Nation of Islam maintain?

What is the practice of sensual meditation according to the Raëlians?

Falun Dafa is banned by the Chinese government because it is recognized as a Buddhist tradition.

Devotees of ISKCON are not allowed to have outside employment detached from the temple and movement.

What movement had a major impact on Wicca in North America?

What does a convert to the Baha'i faith do to officially become a member of the community?

Baha'is believe the writings of Baha'u'llah to be God's inspired revelation for this age.

From what tradition did Soka Gakkai develop?

The most widely shared characteristic of cults is they especially attract older people.

What are the four main Raëlian holidays?

ISKCON's fundamental texts include a collection of stories about Krishna's life called the Srimad Bhagavatam.

Polygamy has always been a part of the Mormon faith.

What is Falun Dafa popularly known as?

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The Church of Scientology explains its name Scientolgoy as "knowing about knowing."

The roots of Baha'i lie in the eschatology of first-century Judaism.

What are the foundational texts for ISKCON?

Explain the origins and main distinctive teachings of The Church of Almighty God (Eastern Lightning).

Why is it sometimes difficult to distinguish among new religions, sects, and cults?

The term "cult" was originally synonymous with "worship."

Who founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness?

What did the original theology of the Nation of Islam maintain?

What is the practice of sensual meditation according to the Raëlians?

Falun Dafa is banned by the Chinese government because it is recognized as a Buddhist tradition.

Devotees of ISKCON are not allowed to have outside employment detached from the temple and movement.

What movement had a major impact on Wicca in North America?

What does a convert to the Baha'i faith do to officially become a member of the community?

Baha'is believe the writings of Baha'u'llah to be God's inspired revelation for this age.

From what tradition did Soka Gakkai develop?

The most widely shared characteristic of cults is they especially attract older people.

What are the four main Raëlian holidays?

ISKCON's fundamental texts include a collection of stories about Krishna's life called the Srimad Bhagavatam.

Polygamy has always been a part of the Mormon faith.

What is Falun Dafa popularly known as?

About Religion

Indigenous Traditions

Religions of Late Antiquity

Jewish Traditions

Christian Traditions

Muslim Traditions

Hindu Traditions

Sikh Traditions

Jaina Traditions

Buddhist Traditions

Chinese and Korean Traditions

Japanese Traditions

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