Chapter 15 Quiz Questions

the _____ records Jewish interpretations of the _______ which is their sacred text

Talmud; Torah

What name do Buddhists give to their four basic rules?

noble truths

which position describes karl marx's view of religion and society

religion keeps the proletariat in their low social class

A sociologist studying how religious beliefs become so deeply rooted in people that they can hate people of other religions probably is

a conflict theorists

On any given day, there is often a story about prayer in schools in the news. For decades people have disagreeing over the constitutionality of prayer in schools. This controversy is a great example of the tension between:

church and state

Roberto has just moved to a new city. He does not know anyone but he wants to find a mosque where he can practice Islam. Which theory will Roberto use, either consciously or subconsciously, to make a decision?

rational choice theory

What correlation between religion and society did Max Weber see and study?

religion was very influential over the economy and the habits of workers

Megachurches have become popular in certain parts of the United States. Where else in the world are megachurches widely popular?

south korea

many people are familiar with the yin and yang symbol. from which religion does this come?

taoism

Which text is considered sacred to Christians of all sects?

the bible