COMM 120 Chapter 5
Which of the following is/are core assumptions of Christianity?
- single god who created the universe , gave the world Jesus and he died on the cross -the gravest problem in human life is sin -total worldview includes both religious and secular dimension- drawn from god lived among the people and suffered -man and woman are created in god's image. were god representatives - God is personal , Trinitarian
Which of the following best describes the relationship between worldview, culture, and intercultural communication?
-"Worldview' refers to the manner in which a culture sees and expresses its relation to the world around it." -"The collective body of ideas that members of culture generally share concerning the ultimate shape and substance of their reality."
eight-fold path:
-Right view -Right purpose -Right Speech -Right action -Right livelihood -Right efforts -Right mindfulness -Right concentration
The pillars of Islam?
-Statement of belief -prayer -alms -fasting -pilgrimage
Secularists____.
A,B,and C
According to Judaism, who did God choose to function as "father" to the Jewish people
Abraham
The sayings of Confucius are presented in___
Analects
The elements of religion include all of the following except___
B) finality of death
Core assumptions of Islam include:
Belief in Angels, Koran as the word of God, submission to will of God
Cultural expressions of Christianity include all of the following : (Choose the one that not in the list on the test)
Community, Self, Courage, Assurance of Future
The Islamic term Jihad refers to____:
D) A and B
Religion serves as a mechanism of social control by__
D) A, B, and C
Law of Karma
Each new birth is not a matter of chance, but rather results from good or bad actions in prior lives
____differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable conduct.
Ethics
Confucian philosophy is reflected in language that is more direct
False
Confucianism emphasizes self-consciousness over social relations and responsibilities
False
Followers of Judaism believe in the concept of original sin
False
Globalization has had little impact on the world's religions.
False
Secular humanism, unlike religious worldviews, does not have a set of ethical standards
False
Spirituality and religion are both experienced within a social institution.
False
The Bhagavad-Vita is the oldest and most fundamental scriptures in Hinduism.
False
The Buddha taught that only the righteous have the potential to seek the truth on their own
False
The Noble Truths in Buddhism reflect a pessimistic view of the world
False
The remedy to human suffering, according to Buddhism, is the eight-fold path.
False
Muslims belief the Torah is the infallible Word of God
False (must be Koran)
The ideas that that an ultimate reality exists and the divine is in everything are core assumption of___
Hinduism
Adherents to Confucianism express their belief through___
Humanism, Ritual, Power, and Arts
When the Buddha was asked if he was a God, what was his reply:
I am awake
The first nobble truth in Buddhism is
Life is suffering
not core assumption of Judaism?
Original sin.
Which of the following would be consistent with a worldview of modern spirituality? (Choose the one that is not included in the list on the test)
Self-discovery is important Learn to value silence Practice mindfulness Engage in creative self-expression Seek simplicity in your lifestyle
According to Islam, Muhammad is/was the
The first Prophet of Islam(messenger of god)
The three forms that worldview can take discussed in the text include:
Traditional religions, Secular humanism, and spirituality
"Truth is one, but sages call it by various names" is a Hindu expression
True
Buddhism bids men look to nothing but their own efforts for salvation.
True
Christianity is the largest religious tradition in the world with more than two billion followers
True
Confucianism is not formal religion in the conventional sense.
True
Islam reflects a complete way of life without making a distinction between religion and society.
True
Jewish history is replete with examples of oppression, genocide, and persecution.
True
Judaism is the precursor to both Christianity and Islam
True
Muhammad received his revelation from God in 610 CE.
True
Religion deals with both the sacred and personal conduct.
True
Secular humanism denies 'miracles' and rejects the idea of supernatural beings
True
The Hindu concept of Dharma applies to both religious and communal responsibilities
True
The cornerstone of Confucian thought is deep compassion and empathy, or 'Jen'
True
The most common of all rituals are rites of passage that mark key stages in the human life cycle
True
Worldview is an all-encompassing picture of reality based on shared assumptions about how the world works
True
Worldview deals with all of the following types of questions: (One the test, remember to choose the one that is not in the list)
What is the purpose of life? Is the world ruled by law, chance, or "God"? What is the right way to live ? What happens when we die? What are the sources of knowledge? What is good and bad and right or wrong?
Judaism is express in culture through
as a history of oppression and persecution , emphasis on learning , idea of justice and the importance of family and community
Other terms that describe the worldview of secular humanism include:
atheism, agnosticism, rationalism, and deism
A religious worldview__
believes in a reality that's greater than humans and that human conduct has long term significance beyond death
The two basic approaches to spirituality as a worldview include:
concerned for the sacred A formal religion is not required
The term 'dharma' is translated as:
duty, law, justice, truth, order, righteousness virtue, ethics, and even religion
The bhagavad-Gita describes paths to liberation that include action, devotion, and ____
knowledge
Rituals_____help relieve social tensions and reinforce group bonds;
serves to
