Question 1

The Kabbalah Centre teaches the doctrine of reincarnation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Soka Gakkai has its roots in Zen Buddhism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What was the Nation of Islam's understanding of race, and how has it changed?

Accepted Answer

In this essay, the student should provid

Question 4

ISKCON devotees adorn their bodies with clay colored painted marks called tilaka.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How does the approach to Kabbalah found in the Kabbalah Centre differ from the traditional approach to the study of Kabbalah?

Accepted Answer

Traditionally, Kabbalah was restricted t

Question 6

As a boy in Montana, L. Ron Hubbard was exposed to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teachings of the Blackfoot Nation 
B)  Transcendentalism 
C)  Mormon teachings of the Latter-day Saints 
D)  Teachings of the Lotus Sutra 
E)  Teachings of Falun Gong 
A)  Teachings of the Blackfoot Nation 
B)  Transcendentalism 
C)  Mormon teachings of the Latter-day Saints 
D)  Teachings of the Lotus Sutra 
E)  Teachings of Falun Gong

Question 7

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are forbidden from consuming alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the Book of Mormon, from whom do the Indigenous peoples of the Americas descend?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jesus 
B)  The Romans 
C)  Original humans predating Adam and Eve 
D)  A lost tribe of Israel 
E)  Angels fallen to earth 
A)  Jesus 
B)  The Romans 
C)  Original humans predating Adam and Eve 
D)  A lost tribe of Israel 
E)  Angels fallen to earth

Question 9

Nichiren's prophecies of impending doom in Japan appeared to come true in 1274.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Out of what religion did the Baha'i faith develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  North American Indigenous traditions 
B)  Hinduism 
C)  Christianity 
D)  Islam. 
E)  Judaism 
A)  North American Indigenous traditions 
B)  Hinduism 
C)  Christianity 
D)  Islam. 
E)  Judaism

Question 11

Members of Eastern Lightning refer to the Chinese communist party as what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Red Devil 
B)  Latter Day Antichrist 
C)  Satan of the East 
D)  Eastern Darkness 
E)  Great Red Dragon 
A)  Red Devil 
B)  Latter Day Antichrist 
C)  Satan of the East 
D)  Eastern Darkness 
E)  Great Red Dragon

Question 12

What are the roots of the New Age movement? Explain with reference to at least three specific examples.

Accepted Answer

In this essay, the student should provid

Question 13

Emanuel Swedenborg is often pointed to for the historical origins of the New Age spirituality

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the expansion of the Baha'i faith?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 million adherents primarily in the Middle East 
B)  3 million adherents primarily in the Middle East and Asia 
C)  1 million adherents primarily in Iran 
D)  7 million adherents in approximately 235 countries 
E)  5 million adherents in approximately 50 countries 
A)  2 million adherents primarily in the Middle East 
B)  3 million adherents primarily in the Middle East and Asia 
C)  1 million adherents primarily in Iran 
D)  7 million adherents in approximately 235 countries 
E)  5 million adherents in approximately 50 countries

Question 15

Joseph Smith Jr. founded his church (later known as the Mormons) in 1830.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Scientologists believe that the "clear" state is when the thetan no longer has engrams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is celebrated/commemorated on the Raëlian holiday on October 7th?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hiroshima bombing 
B)  Beginning of the Apocalypse 
C)  Raël's first encounter with Elohim 
D)  Raël's meeting with Jesus, Buddha and other prophets 
E)  Raël's vision to become the final prophet 
A)  Hiroshima bombing 
B)  Beginning of the Apocalypse 
C)  Raël's first encounter with Elohim 
D)  Raël's meeting with Jesus, Buddha and other prophets 
E)  Raël's vision to become the final prophet

Question 18

What is the best and highest path, according to Hare Krishnas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Raja yoga 
B)  Bhakti yoga 
C)  Jnana yoga 
D)  Hatha yoga 
E)  Karma yoga 
A)  Raja yoga 
B)  Bhakti yoga 
C)  Jnana yoga 
D)  Hatha yoga 
E)  Karma yoga

Question 19

Scientologists use the term "thetan" to refer to the soul.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Soka Gakkai stresses the here-and-now benefits of chanting the sacred mantra Namu myoho renge kyo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The Kabbalah Centre teaches the doctrine of reincarnation.

Soka Gakkai has its roots in Zen Buddhism.

What was the Nation of Islam's understanding of race, and how has it changed?

ISKCON devotees adorn their bodies with clay colored painted marks called tilaka.

How does the approach to Kabbalah found in the Kabbalah Centre differ from the traditional approach to the study of Kabbalah?

As a boy in Montana, L. Ron Hubbard was exposed to which of the following?

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are forbidden from consuming alcohol.

According to the Book of Mormon, from whom do the Indigenous peoples of the Americas descend?

Nichiren's prophecies of impending doom in Japan appeared to come true in 1274.

Out of what religion did the Baha'i faith develop?

Members of Eastern Lightning refer to the Chinese communist party as what?

What are the roots of the New Age movement? Explain with reference to at least three specific examples.

Emanuel Swedenborg is often pointed to for the historical origins of the New Age spirituality

Which of the following best describes the expansion of the Baha'i faith?

Joseph Smith Jr. founded his church (later known as the Mormons) in 1830.

Scientologists believe that the "clear" state is when the thetan no longer has engrams.

What is celebrated/commemorated on the Raëlian holiday on October 7^th?

What is the best and highest path, according to Hare Krishnas?

Scientologists use the term "thetan" to refer to the soul.

Soka Gakkai stresses the here-and-now benefits of chanting the sacred mantra Namu myoho renge kyo.

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The Kabbalah Centre teaches the doctrine of reincarnation.

Soka Gakkai has its roots in Zen Buddhism.

What was the Nation of Islam's understanding of race, and how has it changed?

ISKCON devotees adorn their bodies with clay colored painted marks called tilaka.

How does the approach to Kabbalah found in the Kabbalah Centre differ from the traditional approach to the study of Kabbalah?

As a boy in Montana, L. Ron Hubbard was exposed to which of the following?

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are forbidden from consuming alcohol.

According to the Book of Mormon, from whom do the Indigenous peoples of the Americas descend?

Nichiren's prophecies of impending doom in Japan appeared to come true in 1274.

Out of what religion did the Baha'i faith develop?

Members of Eastern Lightning refer to the Chinese communist party as what?

What are the roots of the New Age movement? Explain with reference to at least three specific examples.

Emanuel Swedenborg is often pointed to for the historical origins of the New Age spirituality

Which of the following best describes the expansion of the Baha'i faith?

Joseph Smith Jr. founded his church (later known as the Mormons) in 1830.

Scientologists believe that the "clear" state is when the thetan no longer has engrams.

What is celebrated/commemorated on the Raëlian holiday on October 7th?

What is the best and highest path, according to Hare Krishnas?

Scientologists use the term "thetan" to refer to the soul.

Soka Gakkai stresses the here-and-now benefits of chanting the sacred mantra Namu myoho renge kyo.

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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What is celebrated/commemorated on the Raëlian holiday on October 7^th?