What can murtis be translated as?<n>A.Offerings<n>B.Prayers<n>C.Apparitions<n>D.Idols[SEP]D
Naturalists who concentrated on natural elements and processes are associated with which of the following?<n>A.Daoism<n>B.Yin-Yang School<n>C.Mengzi<n>D.Humanistic Buddhism[SEP]B
When was the first Buddhist temple constructed in Japan?<n>A.325 CE<n>B.119 CE<n>C.451 CE<n>D.596 CE[SEP]D
What is the name of the ten day New Year festival that celebrated Babylon's culture?<n>A.Akitu<n>B.Wag and Thoth<n>C.Bast<n>D.Nehebkau[SEP]A
Which of the following terms denote the Japanese art of flower arranging?<n>A.Zazen<n>B.Tariki<n>C.Kami<n>D.Ikebana[SEP]D
Guru Nanak and his successors instructed the use of particular Sikh Ragas in order to promote which of the following?<n>A.Harmony and balance<n>B.Devotion and piety<n>C.Love and passion<n>D.Goodwill and love[SEP]A
Guru Nanak used what term to denote the "divine word" as part of divine revelation?<n>A.Shabad<n>B.Khalse<n>C.Nam<n>D.Guru[SEP]A
What is the mi'raj?<n>A.Muhammad's miraculous ascent to heaven<n>B.Muhammad's migration to Mecca<n>C.Muhammad's first community in Mecca<n>D.Muhammad's revelations of the Qur'an[SEP]A
What is the name of the most famous dharmashastras, which probably dates from around the first century?<n>A.Laws of Dharma<n>B.Laws of Karma<n>C.Laws of Vishnu<n>D.Laws of Manu[SEP]D
What does the term "Qur'an" literally mean?<n>A.The Holy Book<n>B.The Narrative<n>C.The Recitation<n>D.The Pillars[SEP]C
Mani referred to God by which of the following names?<n>A.Mother of Light<n>B.Father of Goodness<n>C.Ineffable Lover<n>D.Eternal Spirit[SEP]B
Which tradition is known to promote "gradual enlightenment"?<n>A.Bushido<n>B.Shinto<n>C.Nichiren<n>D.Soto Zen[SEP]D
What is the communal meal offered at the place of worship called in Sikhism?<n>A.Sangat<n>B.Langar<n>C.Gurdwara<n>D.Panth[SEP]B
To which tradition do the anti-Han rebel group known as the Celestial Masters belong?<n>A.Buddhism<n>B.Daoism<n>C.Confucianism<n>D.Shamanism[SEP]B
What does the word "Islam" mean in Arabic?<n>A.Worship<n>B.Submission<n>C.Obedience<n>D.Faith[SEP]B
What does the term anatman mean?<n>A.Suffering<n>B.Soul<n>C.Impermanence<n>D.No-self[SEP]D
What genre of Sikh literature is denoted by the term janam-sakhis?<n>A.Spiritual narratives<n>B.Redemption narratives<n>C.Birth narratives<n>D.Theological narratives[SEP]C
Pure Land Buddhism belongs to which school?<n>A.Vajrayana<n>B.Theravada<n>C.Mahayana<n>D.Mahavira[SEP]C
Which Jaina group only allows women to lead a life of semi-renunciation?<n>A.Svetambara<n>B.Jina<n>C.Agama<n>D.Digambara[SEP]D
What is the most important prayer in Judaism?<n>A.The Shema<n>B.The Sefirot<n>C.Deuteronomy<n>D.The Decalogue[SEP]A
The socio-political alliance between the kshatriyas and the shramanas was rooted in their shared opposition to which of the following?<n>A.Brahminic orthodoxy<n>B.Legalistic asceticism<n>C.Bhakti devotionals<n>D.Unorthodox practices[SEP]A
Which early battle led to the conversion of Mecca?<n>A.The Battle of Uhud<n>B.The Battle of Camel<n>C.The Battle of the Trench<n>D.The Battle of Badr[SEP]C
What interior discipline must be adopted to achieve spiritual liberation within Sikhism?<n>A.Remembering the Divine Name<n>B.Meditating on the sacred hymns<n>C.Remembering that death is inevitable<n>D.Meditating on the goodness of the created world[SEP]A
During Japan's occupation of Korea (1910-1945), which of the following was imposed upon the Koreans?<n>A.Confucianism<n>B.Buddhism<n>C.Christianity<n>D.Daoism[SEP]A
What is the meaning of the Punjabi word "Sikh"?<n>A.Disciple<n>B.Faithful<n>C.Devotee<n>D.Enlightened[SEP]A
Which of the following shuns politics?<n>A.The sages of the Zhuangzi<n>B.The Songs of the South<n>C.The Duke of Zhou<n>D.The Confucian "sage kings"[SEP]A
What does the Hebrew word mashiach mean?<n>A.Anointed one<n>B.God<n>C.Prophet<n>D.The line of David[SEP]A
According to Jaina traditions, what does the term ajiva mean?<n>A.Soul<n>B.Sound<n>C.Non-matter<n>D.Non-soul[SEP]D
In the Japanese Zen tradition, what is zazen?<n>A.A collection of statues<n>B.Veneration of ancestors<n>C.Seated meditation<n>D.Funeral rituals[SEP]C
What is a central component of tantric Buddhism?<n>A.Asceticism<n>B.Bodily pleasure<n>C.Music<n>D.Sexual union[SEP]D
How does the Egyptian composition Ludul Bel Nemequi ("I will praise the Lord of wisdom) portray Marduk?<n>A.Loving and forgiving<n>B.Wrathful and merciful<n>C.Judging and vengeful<n>D.Transcendent and immanent[SEP]B
After the Bar Kochba revolt, where were the two main centres for Jewish development?<n>A.Palestine and Babylonia<n>B.Babylonia and Europe<n>C.Palestine and Spain<n>D.Spain and France[SEP]A
In addition to Jainism, which other tradition began as a world-renouncing movement?<n>A.Buddhism<n>B.Hinduism<n>C.Judaism<n>D.Islam[SEP]A
According to Hindu tradition, which age are we in currently?<n>A.Kali yuga<n>B.Maha yuga<n>C.Krita yuga<n>D.Satya yuga[SEP]A
In the Zoroastrian tradition, the term Gathas refers to which of the following?<n>A.Hymns<n>B.Laws<n>C.Ethics<n>D.Myths[SEP]A
Which form of Buddhism taught the only hope for salvation was in the saving grace of Amida?<n>A.Pure Land<n>B.Tendai<n>C.Shingon<n>D.Soto Zen[SEP]A
According to Hindu tradition, who is considered to be the ideal wife?<n>A.Sita<n>B.Rama<n>C.Kali<n>D.Durga[SEP]A
Who is the woman mystic who exemplified the all-consuming love of the divine?<n>A.Rumi<n>B.Rabi'a<n>C.Fatimah<n>D.Khadija[SEP]B
Who is the eighth-century CE female poet worshipped throughout many South Indian temples dedicated to Vishnu?<n>A.Andal<n>B.Devi<n>C.Ganga<n>D.Kali[SEP]A
Who is associated with the stigmata and preaching to birds?<n>A.Paul of Tarsus<n>B.Clare of Assisi<n>C.Francis of Assisi<n>D.John of the Cross[SEP]C
In his final work, Laws, Plato shifted from cosmology to which of the following issues?<n>A.Epistemology<n>B.Morality<n>C.Religion<n>D.Aesthetics[SEP]B
Which Christian denomination promotes a stripped-down Christianity?<n>A.Greek Orthodox<n>B.Roman Catholic<n>C.Puritans<n>D.Quakers[SEP]D
Rome claimed that their bishop (pope) was the director successor of which leader?<n>A.Peter<n>B.Paul<n>C.Jesus<n>D.Matthew[SEP]A
When was the current Dalai Lama born?<n>A.1935<n>B.2000<n>C.1965<n>D.1975[SEP]A
According to Jaina traditions, who were the caityavasis?<n>A.Householders who supported renouncers<n>B.Orthodox interpreters of the scriptures<n>C.Women ascetics who lived in communities<n>D.Temple-dwelling renouncers[SEP]D
Zhuangzi describes a state as ziran, which means which of the following?<n>A.Thoughtfulness<n>B.Non-action<n>C.Spontaneity<n>D.Meditation[SEP]C
The mudras, which are an important feature of Buddhist art, are also known as what?<n>A.hand gestures<n>B.saints<n>C.religious clothing<n>D.temples[SEP]A
The Maccabean Revolt is associated with which ruler?<n>A.Julius Caesar<n>B.Alexander the Great<n>C.Cyrus of Persia<n>D.Antiochus IV Epiphanes[SEP]D
How old was Guru Nanak when he started to preach the message of the divine Name?<n>A.30<n>B.40<n>C.33<n>D.52[SEP]A
The widely adored Egyptian goddess Hathor was depicted as which of the following?<n>A.Serpent<n>B.Eagle<n>C.Cheetah<n>D.Cow[SEP]D
What does the phrase Guru-Panth mean within the Sikh traditions?<n>A.Community<n>B.Scripture<n>C.Worship<n>D.Apprenticeship[SEP]A
After what event did the Rabbinical period begin within Judaism?<n>A.Construction of the Second Temple<n>B.Destruction of the Second Temple<n>C.The Christianization of the Roman Empire<n>D.The emergence of Islam[SEP]B
Which monk developed Pure Land Buddhism as we know it today?<n>A.Genshin<n>B.Dogen<n>C.Honen<n>D.Shinran[SEP]C
Which is the largest Muslim country in the world with more than 200 million adherents?<n>A.Pakistan<n>B.Iraq<n>C.Indonesia<n>D.Turkey[SEP]C
Which pope promoted the cults of St. Peter and St. Paul to bolster authority in Rome?<n>A.Gregory<n>B.Augustine<n>C.Athanasius<n>D.Francis[SEP]A
Which of the following does the term "Arhats" refer to?<n>A.Enlightened being<n>B.Worthy ones<n>C.Saintly ones<n>D.Sages[SEP]A
Which Guru was martyred when he refused to embrace Islam?<n>A.Guru Ram Das<n>B.Guru Tegh Bahadur<n>C.Guru Gobind Singh<n>D.Guru Har Rai[SEP]B
Which Guru donned the two swords symbolling temporal and spiritual authority?<n>A.Guru Nanak<n>B.Guru Arjan<n>C.Guru Hargobind<n>D.Guru Ram Das[SEP]C
Where is the key to liberation found within Sikhism?<n>A.In the community<n>B.In faith in God<n>C.In ascetic renunciation<n>D.In the life of the householder[SEP]D
Which is one of the most fundamental themes of Japanese culture and civilization?<n>A.God is eternal and merciful to those who offer worship<n>B.Humans can align themselves with life energy through worship of kami<n>C.Justice will be the final outcome in the next world<n>D.Power and force are the most divine attributes[SEP]A
Which goddess is worshipped during the festival of Divali?<n>A.Durga<n>B.Sri Lakshmi<n>C.Kali<n>D.Mahavira[SEP]B
Where did people believe in the goddess known as Holy Mother of Mount Fairy Peach?<n>A.China<n>B.Silla<n>C.Goguryeo<n>D.Joseon[SEP]B
To whom is the Yoga Sutras attributed?<n>A.Madhva<n>B.Patanjali<n>C.Ramanuja<n>D.Aryabhatta[SEP]B
Which of the following does NOT describe the Ka'ba?<n>A.It was visited by Moses.<n>B.It is a haram.<n>C.It was built by Abraham.<n>D.It is a square building.[SEP]A
Which elephant-headed Hindu deity is often described as the most beloved?<n>A.Parvati<n>B.Ganesha<n>C.Vishnu<n>D.Sita[SEP]B
Sacred literature originated with which of the following jina?<n>A.Sri Lakshmi<n>B.Mahavira<n>C.Rsabha<n>D.Nanak[SEP]C
Who is the author of Admonitions for Women?<n>A.Ban Zhao<n>B.Laozi<n>C.Menicus<n>D.Liu Xiang[SEP]A
How many female renouncers were under the tutelage of Chandanbala?<n>A.36,000<n>B.12,000<n>C.24,000<n>D.7,000[SEP]A
According to the Sikh tradition, the Mul Mantar illuminates the nature of what?<n>A.Ultimate Reality<n>B.The gurus<n>C.The community<n>D.Sikh worship[SEP]A
What term refers the divine order as an ell-embracing higher principle in Sikhism?<n>A.Sansar<n>B.Hukam<n>C.Mantar<n>D.Karam[SEP]B
How many books are in the New Testament?<n>A.30<n>B.29<n>C.27<n>D.47[SEP]C
Which form of Buddhism focuses on social engagement that attracts lay participation?<n>A.Zen Buddhism<n>B.Chan Buddhism<n>C.Humanistic Buddhism<n>D.Pure Land Buddhism[SEP]C
What was one of the distinctive beliefs or practices of the southerners (Digambara)?<n>A.They worshipped exclusively outside of the temple<n>B.They believed that nakedness was an elemental expression of non-attachment<n>C.They included women within the ranks of the leadership<n>D.They believed that the omniscient Jina must eat and sleep[SEP]B
The central prayer in Jainism is known by which of the following names?<n>A.Namokar Mantra<n>B.The Liberation Mantra<n>C.Ahimsa<n>D.Archaryas[SEP]A
When did the first Jaina temples appear?<n>A.Second century CE<n>B.Fifth century CE<n>C.Fifth century BCE<n>D.Eighteenth century CE[SEP]B
How many Jinas have appeared during our age?<n>A.7<n>B.42<n>C.24<n>D.13[SEP]C
The title Dalai Lama means which of the following?<n>A.Ocean of Love<n>B.Lover of Wisdom<n>C.Ocean of Wisdom<n>D.Stillness of Love[SEP]C
Who accompanies Vishnu in many of his incarnations as his consort, and is known as the goddess of good fortune?<n>A.Parvati<n>B.Sita<n>C.Sri (Lakshmi)<n>D.Sarasvati[SEP]C
What is bhakti often translated as?<n>A.Gods<n>B.Yoga<n>C.Devotion<n>D.Religion[SEP]C
Which Hindu god or goddess is speech incarnate, the power of the word, and the mother of the Vedas?<n>A.Vishnu<n>B.Ganesha<n>C.Sarasvati<n>D.Indra[SEP]C
What is the name of the Jewish prayer used for mourning since the Middle Ages?<n>A.The Shema<n>B.The Kaddish<n>C.The K'nesset<n>D.The Kippah[SEP]B
Krishna and Rama are incarnations of which Hindu god?<n>A.Shiva<n>B.Vishnu<n>C.Brahma<n>D.Ganesha[SEP]B
The kshatriyas is the caste name assigned to which group?<n>A.Priests<n>B.Servants<n>C.Rulers, warriors<n>D.Merchants[SEP]C
When was the Old Babylonian version of Gilgamesh modified into the standard version?<n>A.Toward the end of the first millennium BCE<n>B.Towards the middle of the first millennium BCE<n>C.Toward the end of the second millennium BCE<n>D.Toward the middle of the second millennium BCE[SEP]C
What is the meaning ofsamyak jnanawithin the Jaina traditions?<n>A.Correct knowledge<n>B.Correct practice<n>C.Correct intiution<n>D.Correct belief[SEP]C
What type of Buddhist organization is the Bodu Bala Sena?<n>A.Activist and militant organization in Sri Lanka<n>B.Ecumenical organization in India<n>C.Modern organization in the United States<n>D.Peacekeeping organization in Japan[SEP]A
Which mystic believed that evil was a distortion that reveals divine love more clearly?<n>A.Julian of Norwich<n>B.Catherine of Siena<n>C.Teresa of Avila<n>D.John of the Cross[SEP]A
In the Jaina traditions "bad karma" is known by which of the following terms?<n>A.Paap<n>B.Punya<n>C.Pudgala<n>D.Akash[SEP]A
During what Japanese festival do the spirits of deceased family members return to receive ritual offerings of food made by their loved ones?<n>A.Obon<n>B.Mikoshi<n>C.Omizutori<n>D.Tanabata[SEP]A
What does "Mahavira" mean?<n>A."Great Hero"<n>B."Master"<n>C."The Lesser One"<n>D."Mendicant"[SEP]A
What does the Tripitaka mean?<n>A.Three gems<n>B.Three baskets<n>C.Three bodhisattvas<n>D.Three buddhas[SEP]B
Where is the largest network of Confucian shrines in the world?<n>A.Indonesia<n>B.China<n>C.Korea<n>D.Singapore[SEP]C
Ghosa, Apala and Lopamurda, all named in the early Vedas, are which of the following?<n>A.Female princesses<n>B.Female warriors<n>C.Female goddesses<n>D.Female poets[SEP]D
What is the title for the religious and administrative leaders who succeeded the Prophet?<n>A.Rasul<n>B.Nabi<n>C.Caliph<n>D.Mahdi[SEP]C
Which of the following is NOT included in the Islamic understanding of jurisprudence?<n>A.Consensus<n>B.Personal reasoning<n>C.Interpretation<n>D.Divine inspiration[SEP]D
Why is Mahavira a significant person in the Jaina traditions?<n>A.He is the last of the ascetic prophets.<n>B.He is the first of the ascetic prophets<n>C.He is the most learned of the ascetic prophets<n>D.He is the most holy of the ascetic prophets[SEP]A
The Tibetan Book of the Dead is also known as which of the following?<n>A.Bardo Thodol<n>B.Bardo Ngawang<n>C.Bardo Gyaltsen<n>D.Bardo Chogye[SEP]A
Which Hindu festival involves decorating the house with lights, setting off firecrackers and wearing new clothes?<n>A.Deepavali<n>B.Holi<n>C.Diwali<n>D.Navaratri[SEP]A
What hours are set aside as the ambrosial hours for the Sikhs?<n>A.5–7 a.m.<n>B.9–11 p.m.<n>C.3–6 p.m.<n>D.3–6 a.m.[SEP]D
Self-sacrifice is an important theme for which Buddhist thinker?<n>A.Thich Nhat Hanh<n>B.The Dalai Lama<n>C.Daisetsu T. Suzuki<n>D.Shaku Soyen[SEP]A
How many times a day is the Fatihah recited?<n>A.Exactly 17<n>B.At least 17<n>C.At least 13<n>D.Exactly 24[SEP]B
Which branch of Judaism founded by Zacharias Frankel is known for its "Positive-Historical Judaism"?<n>A.Conservative<n>B.Reformed<n>C.Reconstructionism<n>D.Orthodox[SEP]A
What is the term used to describe the "pure" as an order of loyal Sikhs bound together?<n>A.Khalsa<n>B.Rahit<n>C.Panj Kakke<n>D.Shabad[SEP]A
Who is the founder of Sikhism?<n>A.Guru Gobind Singh<n>B.Guru Nanak<n>C.Guru Kabir<n>D.Guru Hargobind[SEP]B
Which term is usually associated with women in Hindu traditions?<n>A.Polluted<n>B.Ideal<n>C.Auspiciousness<n>D.Kind[SEP]C
What is another name for Enuma Elish?<n>A.Epic of Creation<n>B.Epic of Destruction<n>C.Epic of Egypt<n>D.Epic of Origins[SEP]A
What was the most important female-centered festival in cities throughout Greece?<n>A.Thesmophoria<n>B.Oracle Days<n>C.Isthmian Games<n>D.Feast of Athrodite[SEP]A
Speaking in tongues is a feature of which Christian denomination?<n>A.Evangelicalism<n>B.Pietism<n>C.Pentecostalism<n>D.Fundamentalism[SEP]C
Charism can be defined as which of the following?<n>A.An oil<n>B.Prophecy<n>C.A spiritual gift<n>D.Authority[SEP]C
In Islam, what is the qiblah?<n>A.Almsgiving<n>B.Pilgrimage<n>C.Direction of prayer<n>D.Revelation[SEP]C
In Tendai Buddhism, what does the term honji mean?<n>A.Trace<n>B.Original ground<n>C.Manifestation<n>D.True sign[SEP]B
What is the name of a recent revivalist movement in Turkey led by Fetullah Gülen?<n>A.Hizmet<n>B.Nation of Islam<n>C.Muslim Brotherhood<n>D.Sufism[SEP]A
For whom are the Hindu Vedas most significant?<n>A.Brahmins<n>B.Kshatriyas<n>C.Shiva<n>D.Yogis[SEP]A
According to the Korean foundation myth, who transformed into a human in order to father Dangun?<n>A.Hwanin<n>B.Hwanung<n>C.Joseon<n>D.Yi[SEP]B
In Buddhism, what are ordained women known as?<n>A.Bhikshus<n>B.Bhikshunis<n>C.The Sangha<n>D.Arhats[SEP]B
What is the name of the most authoritative Kabbalah text?<n>A.Gemarah<n>B.Midrash<n>C.Zohar<n>D.Septuagint[SEP]C
Which Confucian philosopher is described as a mystic due to his focus on qi (or ch'i)?<n>A.Dao<n>B.Xunzi<n>C.Mencius<n>D.Confucius[SEP]C
Which of the following does the Qur'an permit?<n>A.Honor Killing<n>B.Stoning<n>C.Adultery<n>D.Polygyny[SEP]D
Which is the main form of Buddhism in Sri Lanka?<n>A.Theravada<n>B.Mahayana<n>C.Pure Land<n>D.Zen[SEP]A
Which leader is known for spreading the dharma of non-violence?<n>A.Ngo Dinh Diem<n>B.The Dalai Lama<n>C.Siddhartha<n>D.Ashoka[SEP]D
What are the two sacraments that all Christians celebrate?<n>A.Baptism and Eucharist<n>B.Baptism and Ordination<n>C.Eucharist and Marriage<n>D.Eucharist and Confession[SEP]A
What is the most important festival for Sikhs?<n>A.Holi<n>B.Divali<n>C.Baisakhi Day<n>D.Hola Mahalla[SEP]C
Who declared Muhammad a prophet?<n>A.Khadijah<n>B.Gabriel<n>C.Waraqah<n>D.Abu Bakr[SEP]C
The Jataka tales are a collection of which genre of stories?<n>A.Life stories<n>B.Warrior stories<n>C.Birth stories<n>D.Hero stories[SEP]C
Which of the following is the timespan for Japan's closure to Christianity and Europe?<n>A.1749-1945<n>B.1052-1616<n>C.1641-1853<n>D.1517-1870[SEP]C
In Yiddish, what is the word for covenant?<n>A.Haggadah<n>B.Halakhah<n>C.Brit<n>D.Bris[SEP]D
According to the Sumerian King List, where does kingship come from?<n>A.Through initiation into the mystery cults<n>B.By military victories<n>C.Direct lineage of ancestors<n>D.Descends from heaven[SEP]D
What is the name of the Hindu community associated with environmental activism?<n>A.Puranas<n>B.Bishnoi<n>C.Rajasthan<n>D.Jambho[SEP]B
Which bodhisattva is known for conducting the souls of dead children to salvation?<n>A.Guan-yin<n>B.Kannon<n>C.Ojizo-sama<n>D.Amitabha[SEP]C
The Gospel of John is associated with which theological concept?<n>A.Incarnation<n>B.Logos of God<n>C.Jesus as messiah and saviour<n>D.All of the above[SEP]D
Which god supplanted the earlier Mesopotamian supreme god Enil?<n>A.Horus<n>B.Inanna<n>C.Marduk<n>D.Isis[SEP]C
Which of the following movements was founded by Mordechai Kaplan?<n>A.Liberal Judaism<n>B.Reform Judaism<n>C.Conservative Judaism<n>D.Reconstructionist Judaism[SEP]D
When was the State of Israel established?<n>A.1947<n>B.1948<n>C.1945<n>D.1949[SEP]B
Icons are a main feature of which church?<n>A.Anglican<n>B.Catholic<n>C.Orthodox<n>D.Lutheran[SEP]C
The first of the Four Noble Truths teaches which of the following cannot be escaped?<n>A.Pride<n>B.Hatred<n>C.Suffering<n>D.Fate[SEP]C
The Continental Reformation started in what year?<n>A.1545<n>B.1517<n>C.1492<n>D.1705[SEP]B
The minimalism of Haiku is said to be derived from which tradition?<n>A.Zen Buddhism<n>B.Shinto<n>C.Pure Land Buddhism<n>D.Confucianism[SEP]A
Which deity is the Roman counterpart to the Greek god Zeus?<n>A.Jupiter<n>B.Juno<n>C.Dionysius<n>D.Neptune[SEP]A
The philosopher Laozi is associated with which tradition?<n>A.Jainism<n>B.Buddhism<n>C.Confucianism<n>D.Daoism[SEP]D
Which Egyptian gods did Akhenaten make a determined effort to eliminate?<n>A.Shu and Set<n>B.Horus and Isis<n>C.Amun and Mut<n>D.Khonsu and Nekhbet[SEP]C
The term xin refers to which of the following?<n>A.Piety<n>B.Non-action<n>C.Heart-mind<n>D.World[SEP]C
Which term in the dharma texts of the classical period denotes the four stages of life?<n>A.Kama<n>B.Samnyasin<n>C.Ashramas<n>D.Arthas[SEP]C
What is the term for commentary on the Qur'an, which means "unveiling"?<n>A.fiqh<n>B.dhikr<n>C.ijtihad<n>D.tafsir[SEP]D
With which branch of Islam are the Isma'ilis are associated?<n>A.The Sunni<n>B.The Shi'a<n>C.The Sufi<n>D.The Ahmadiyya[SEP]B
The term mappo is associated with which of the following?<n>A.The dharma<n>B.An age of decline<n>C.The golden age<n>D.Samurai[SEP]B
What is the name of the bodhisattva in Japan known for a commitment to alleviating suffering?<n>A.Amaterasu<n>B.Izanami<n>C.Kannon<n>D.Guanyin[SEP]C
Who was the first significant anchorite hermit?<n>A.Pachomius<n>B.Athanasius<n>C.Anthony<n>D.Basil[SEP]C
Which are the synoptic Gospels?<n>A.Peter, John, Mark<n>B.Matthew, Mark, John<n>C.Matthew, Mark, Luke<n>D.John, Luke, Mark[SEP]C
What is the English title for the divination text also known as the Yijing?<n>A.The Classic of Documents<n>B.The Lotus Sutra<n>C.The Flower Garland Sutra<n>D.The Classic of Changes[SEP]D
Where was the most famous site of the mystery cults in Greece?<n>A.Ephesus<n>B.Corinth<n>C.Athens<n>D.Eleusis[SEP]D
When did the Babylonian captivity of "Exile" begin?<n>A.515 BCE<n>B.535 BCE<n>C.586 BCE<n>D.70 CE[SEP]C
The term vajrya means diamond and which of the following?<n>A.Emerald<n>B.Brilliance<n>C.Thunderbolt<n>D.Lightning[SEP]C
In Jainism, what is the cycle that one must liberate oneself from?<n>A.Punya<n>B.Samsara<n>C.Samayika<n>D.Jiva[SEP]B
The classic text Daodejing is known by what title in English?<n>A.Classic of Changes<n>B.Classic of the Way and Power<n>C.Classic of Women<n>D.Classic of Philosophy[SEP]B
The Communidades de Base is associated with which of the following?<n>A.Bishop Oscar Romero<n>B.Resistance and renewal<n>C.Dignity of all human beings<n>D.All of the above[SEP]D
What does the term matsuri mean?<n>A.Amulets<n>B.Meditation<n>C.Rituals<n>D.Grand festivals[SEP]D
Which Roman statesman encouraged civic religion in his work The Laws?<n>A.Varro<n>B.Plato<n>C.Cicero<n>D.Augustus[SEP]C
What does "Svetambara" mean?<n>A."Sky-clad"<n>B."Naked"<n>C."White-clad"<n>D."Clothed"[SEP]C
What is seen by Europeans, and many Muslims, as the symbol of Islam?<n>A.The Hijab<n>B.The Crescent<n>C.The Minaret<n>D.The Qur'an[SEP]B
What is the purpose for hearing the Guru's Vak in the morning?<n>A.Prayers on behalf of people outside of the Sikh community<n>B.Communal confession to cleanse the community<n>C.Inspiration for personal meditation throughout the day<n>D.Doctrinal instruction for discussion in the community[SEP]C
What are the rabbinical commentaries produced after the Mishnah called?<n>A.Septuagint<n>B.Talmud<n>C.Yeshiva<n>D.Gemarah[SEP]D
What is a mohel?<n>A.A ritual circumciser<n>B.A type of oil lame<n>C.A teacher<n>D.A covenant[SEP]A
The "Flower Sermon" is associated with which form of Buddhism?<n>A.Theravada<n>B.Chan-Zen<n>C.Pure Land<n>D.Yogicara[SEP]B
When was the major shift by Greek philosophers who rejected the anthropomorphic view of the divine?<n>A.Early Third Century BCE<n>B.Second and First Century BCE<n>C.Late Sixth Century BCE<n>D.Fourth and Third Century BCE[SEP]C
What is the foremost reason for wearing the hijab in the present day?<n>A.Islamic identity<n>B.Islamic modesty<n>C.Islamic obedience<n>D.Islamic seclusion[SEP]A
The Oral Torah, in its written form, is known as what?<n>A.Mishnah<n>B.Midrash<n>C.Tanakh<n>D.Pentateuch[SEP]A
What has been a central focus of religious traditions in China and Korea?<n>A.Peace and harmony<n>B.Power and influence<n>C.Truth and love<n>D.Wisdom and ethics[SEP]A
To whom did ordinary folk appeal during a drought in the time of the Han Dynasty?<n>A.The Buddha<n>B.Laozi<n>C.The Queen Mother of the West<n>D.Confucius[SEP]C
The theological term homoousios means which of the following?<n>A.of a similar substance<n>B.of the same substance<n>C.of like substance<n>D.of human substance[SEP]B
According to the Japanese origin myth, who gives birth to Amaterasu from his left eye?<n>A.Es<n>B.Izanagi<n>C.Izanami<n>D.Kami[SEP]B
The numen of Augustus referred to which of the following characteristics?<n>A.Divine power<n>B.Sexual virility<n>C.Military acumen<n>D.Philosophical intellect[SEP]A
