Aboriginal and Early Religions Review

Unit 1: Test 1


  1. According to Zoroastrianism, Ahura Mazda is the "God of Righteousness"



  2. Aboriginals believe in:
    A. "the way"
    B. "self deprivation"
    C. "not doing"
    D. "everything is alive"




  3. Which is NOT an Aboriginal ritual?

    A. potlatch
    B. Sun Dance
    C. dahkma
    D. sweat lodge



  4. What is the symbol for Taoism?



  5. According to Jainism, what is jiva?



  6. According to Aboriginals, to open themselves for contact with the spirit world, individuals in many indigenous cultures undergo a: :



  7. The law of cause and effect, for every action, there is a consequence is reincarnation.



  8. Vardhamana Mahavira was a key teacher in what religion?


    A. Zoroastrianism
    B. Confucianism
    C. Taoism
    D. Jainism



  9. The belief in "non-violence" is called:

    A. wu wei
    B. asceticism
    C. ahisma
    D.sallekhana



  10. According to this religion, the Five Virtues are the way to heaven:

    A. Taoism
    B. Confucianism
    C. Jainism
    D. Aboriginal Spirituality