Topic 1

Which worldview family does not believe in anything supernatural? A. Atheism B. Theism C. Pantheism D. Deism

A. Atheism

Which one of the worldviews listed below deals with the existence or nonexistence of God? A. Ultimate reality B. Human nature C. Knowledge D. Ethics E. Purpose

A. Ultimate reality

Which of the following is not used in the beginning of wisdom as an analogy for worldview? A. Glasses B. A personal library C. A building foundation D. A jigsaw puzzle

B. A personal library

Which worldview believes god is relational? I. Atheism II. Theism III. Pantheism A. I B. II C. III D. I, II, and III

B. II

Which of the following worldview tests evaluates the internal consistency of the worldview assumptions? A. The moral authority test B. The coherence test C. The correspondence test D. The practical test

B. The coherence test

In worldview, which belief best describes an open system? A. People are open-minded to different belief systems B. The universe is open to spiritual influence such as miracles and divine intervention. C. A system that has external social interaction D. An eclectic system that has accepted beliefs from many different religions.

B. The universe is open to spiritual influence such as miracles and divine intervention.

Which of the following is noted for spiritualism but not for belief in a personal God? A. Atheism B. Theism C. Pantheism D. Deism

C. Pantheism

Which of the following worldview tests evaluates evidences and experiences to see if the worldview matches with reality? A. The moral authority test B. The coherence test C. The correspondence test D. The practical test

C. The correspondence test

What makes up our worldview? 1. A foundational set of assumptions to which one commits that serves as a framework for understanding and interpreting reality and that deeply shapes one's behavior. 2. A set of assumptions or beliefs about reality that affect how we think and how we live. 3. The comprehensive perspective from which we interpret all of reality. A. 1 B. 1, 2 C. 2, 3 D. 1, 2, 3

D. 1, 2, 3

In worldview, what is human nature? A. Bundle of characteristics including thinking, feeling, and acting. B. Fundamental dispositions and traits of humans. C. Humans evolve naturally from a common ancestor with other hominids. D. Deals with questions about what humans are made of: bodies, souls, or a body-soul complex.

D. Deals with questions about what humans are made of: bodies, souls, or a body-soul complex.

Which one of the worldview elements listed below deals with issues of right and wrong and whether there is absolute moral truth? A. Ultimate reality B. Human nature C. Knowledge D. Ethics E. Purpose

D. Ethics

In worldview, what is the element of the nature of knowledge about? I. Knowledge is power II. Absolute or relative understanding of truth III. Facts acquired through experience or education A. I B. II C. III D. I, II, III

D. I, II, III

In which of the following do people evaluate their worldview based on faith and reason? I. Atheism II. Theism III. Pantheism A. I B. II C. III D. I, II, and III

D. I, II, and III

Which of the following worldview tests evaluates a worldviews livability? A. The moral authority test B. The coherence test C. The correspondence test D. The practical test

D. The practical test

Which one of the worldview elements listed below deals with questions like "why are we here?" And "what should we be doing with our lives?" A. Ultimate reality B. Human nature C. Knowledge D. Ethics E. Purpose

E. Purpose