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Unit Name: Early Religions

Quiz Created By: Danica Chan and Alisha Somji




  1. In Aboriginal Spirituality, which 2 rituals were banned by the government?



    A) Potlatch and Sweat Lodge
    B) Potlatch and Sun Dance
    C) Sun Dance and Morning Dance
    D) Sun Dance and Shaking Tent



  2. What is the role of the shaman?



    A) Medicine man
    B) Spiritual Leader
    C) Medicine man and Spiritual Leader
    D) Neither



  3. The dakhma is used for the…



    A) Yasna Ceremony
    B) Sun Dance
    C) Disposal of bodies
    D) Yutate



  4. According to Jains, what is the goal of the present life?



    A) To pay karmic debt to receive moksha
    B) To pay karmic debt so that one won’t receive moksha
    C) To be in harmony with Tao
    D) To defeat the evil in the world



  5. Within the Jain community, how many distinct religious groups are there?



    A) 1
    B) 2
    C) 24
    D) 13



  6. Which of the following is not one of the Five Virtues in Confucianism?



    A) Jen
    B) Yi
    C) Chih
    D) Le



  7. Who is Amaterasu?



    A) Goddess of the Sea
    B) The Sun Goddess
    C) The Moon God
    D) The Splendour of the Seas



  8. What was Mencius’ view on human nature?



    A) Humans are inherently good and evil is learned
    B) Humans can overcome suffering in life by living a life of virtue
    C) Humans should live a life of virtue in accordance to Ahura Madza’s wishes
    D) We don’t know. Mencius refused to answer



  9. Who was the founder of Shinto?



    A) Hsun Tzu
    B) Buddha
    C) Chuang Tzu
    D) There is no founder



  10. Which early religion originated in India?



    A) Buddhism
    B) Zoroastrianism
    C) Jainism
    D) Taoism