assignment 6

How many pillars are essential to the Islamic faith? 3 4 5 6

5

In what ways does religion serve the role of a social institution? Religious have a complex and integrated set of norms. Religions practices and beliefs are related to societal values. Religions often meet several basic needs. All of the above

All of the above

In what part of the world have Confucianism and Taoism been primarily practiced? India Europe China The Middle East

China

On any given day, there is often a story about prayer in schools in the news. For decades people have disagreed over the constitutionality of prayer in schools. This controversy is a great example of the tension between: Church and State State law and Federal law Social classes Different religions

Church and State

Which perspective most emphasizes the ways in which religion helps to maintain social inequalities within a society? Functional Symbolic interactionist Conflict theory none of the above

Conflict theory

Which perspective most emphasizes the ways in which religion helps keep the social system running smoothly? Functional perspective Symbolic interactionist perspective Conflict theory Feminist perspective

Functional perspective

What name do Buddhists give to their four basic rules? Communion Commandments Pathways to Meditation Noble Truths

Noble Truths

Which of the following is NOT true of the sociological perspective on religion? Religion is a cultural universal. Religion is a social institution. Religion is a system of beliefs. Religion is a symbol of high culture.

Religion is a symbol of high culture.

What correlation between religion and society did Max Weber see and study? Religion was pushed out of society as countries began to industrialize. Religion was important to lower class people, but not very important to those in higher classes. Religion was very influential over the economy and the habits of workers. Religion was just a way for governments to justify and control their people.

Religion was very influential over the economy and the habits of workers.

Which two words did Émile Durkheim use to distinguish between religious objects and non-religious objects? Sacred; profane Unclean; holy Secular; religious Ordinary; sanctified

Sacred; profane

Megachurches have become popular in certain parts of the United States. Where else in the world are megachurches widely popular? South Korea the United Kingdom Samoa Mangolia

South Korea

Which of the main theoretical perspectives would approach religion from the micro-level, studying how religion impacts an individual's sense of support and well-being? Functionalism Symbolic Interactionism Conflict theory Feminism

Symbolic Interactionism

The main difference between an ecclesia and a denomination is: the number of followers or believers is much larger for denominations the geographical location varies for ecclesia versus denominations ecclesia are state-sponsored and considered an official religion there are no important differences; the terms are interchangeable

ecclesia are state-sponsored and considered an official religion

According to the video lesson, faith-based charitable organizations are example of a __________ within the social institution of religion. value group role need

group

According to the video lesson, the social institution of _______________ provides us with guidance when it comes to explanations of life and death. education family religion none of the above

religion

According to the video lesson, worshippers perform specific __________ within the social institution of religion. roles values needs jobs

roles

Many stories in the sacred text of Judaism are: referred to as the Apocrypha oral traditions only because Judaism has no sacred text shared by Christianity and Islam no longer part of the Torah

shared by Christianity and Islam

You are interested, like Durkheim, in how ordinary objects become sacred. Which theoretical approach will help you most in analyzing the data you collect? functionalism conflict theory symbolic interactionism feminism

symbolic interactionism

According to the video lesson, social justice is a ______________ within the social institution of religion. need value role status

value

Some believe that religion is important because it adds meaning to people's lives and provides answers to difficult questions. A sociologist following which theory would agree with this statement? A functionalist A conflict theorist A symbolic interactionist A feminist

A functionalist

If someone who follows the teaching of Confucius mentions the word jen, they are referring to: Their sacred texts. A teaching that everyone should be treated kindly. A mystical type of meditation. The argument over whether Confucianism is a religion or a social system.

A teaching that everyone should be treated kindly.

When Rosa and Sergei realized that the poor were being neglected in their city, they mobilized the members of their synagogue to send letters to the government asking them to fix the growing rate of poverty, or at least, fund the citizens so they might help their neighbors. This is an example of: Zero-Tolerance Theology Liberation Theology Social Theology Protest Theology

Liberation Theology

According to the video lesson, which of the following is NOT an example of a group or organization that serves the social institutions of religion? Congregation Pastor Synagogue Denomination

Pastor

Sanchita worships three different and separate gods. Her religion falls into which category? Monotheism Polytheism Atheism Totemism

Polytheism

Many people are familiar with the yin-yang symbol. From which religion does this come? Confucianism Baha'i Taiosm Jainism

Taiosm

The ___________ records Jewish interpretations of the _____________ which is their sacred text. Torah; Talmud Hasidic texts; Aggadic Midrashim Talmud; Torah Tanakh; Tawrat

Talmud; Torah

Which text is considered sacred to Christians of all sects? The Book of Mormon The Aporypha The Hymnal Correct! The Bible

The Bible

A cultural universal is something that: addresses all aspects of a group's behavior is found in all cultures is based on social norms may or may not be of value in meeting social needs

is found in all cultures

According to the video lesson, the social institution of religion often creates ____________ where we feel comfortable and where life seems livable. moral boundaries moral communities territorial communities membership communities

moral communities