Understanding Worldviews and Their Impact on Culture and Communication

1. Worldview deals with all of the following types of questions except: a. b. c. d. e. what is the purpose of life? what is the right way to live? which counties should expand into new territories? what is the nature of good and evil? how did life begin? Which of the following best describes the relationship between worldview, culture, and intercultural communication? 2. Culture influences worldview Worldview influences culture Intercultural communication is impacted by culture and worldview Worldview influences culture and intercultural communication is impacted by culture and worldview e. All of these are correct a. b. c. d. 3. The three forms that worldview can take discussed in the text include: a. b. c. d. e. 4. atheism, spirituality, long-established religious traditions religion, spirituality, cosmology secular humanism, cosmology, spiritualism secular humanism, empiricism, pragmatism empiricism, objectivism, secular humanism A religious worldview: always recognizes a universal spirit, deity, or God assists people with living life and preparing for death attempts to explain the workings of the world assists people with living life and preparing for death and attempts to explain the workings of the world e. All of these are correct a. b. c. d. 5. Many people who hold the atheistic worldview feel comfortable describing themselves as: a. b. c. d. agnostics, nihilists, shamans agnostics, human secularists, deists nihilists, agnostics, shamans spiritualists, polytheists, nihilists e. 6. Atheists believe that the solution to most problems is: a. b. c. d. e. 7. capitalists, spiritualists, nihilists a miracle religion God the scientific method a miracle, religion, or God A basic approach to spirituality as a worldview includes: formal religion is not required to live a life of faith concern with the sacred, not ordinary reality the impermanence of the immaterial formal religion is not required to live a life of faith, and concern with the sacred, not ordinary reality e. All of these are correct a. b. c. d. Which of the following would not be consistent with a worldview of modern spirituality? 8. a. b. c. d. e. 9. learn to value action practice mindfulness engage in creative expression seek simplicity in lifestyle be true to yourself Religion serves as a mechanism of social control by: establishing notions of right and wrong transferring some of the burden of decision-making from the individual to the supernatural c. reinforcing community values d. All of these are correct e. None of these is correct a. b. 10. The elements of religion include all of the following except: a. b. speculation finality of death c. d. e. 11. sacred writings rituals ethics Rituals: increase social bonds are used only to punish unwanted behavior are instinctive are religious e. All of these are correct a. b. c. d. 12. ____ differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable conduct. a. b. c. d. e. 13. Which of the following is/are core assumptions of Christianity? a. b. c. d. e. 14. speculations rituals ethics causes and effects prehistories Jesus is the son of God Pain is the gravest problem in human life The material world is the only reality Death is final None of these is correct Cultural expressions of Christianity include all of the following except: a. b. c. d. e. the importance of community the importance of individualism the importance of non-action the importance of courage the importance of the future 15. According to Judaism, who did God choose to function as “father” to the Jewish people? a. b. Muhammad Abraham c. d. e. 16. Isaac Siddhartha Jesus Of the following, which is not a core assumption of Judaism? only one God people have free will actions have consequences original sin e. Ten Commandments a. b. c. d. 17. Judaism is expressed in culture through: a. b. c. d. e. 18. According to Islam, Muhammad is/was the: a. b. c. d. e. 19. prophet of God son of God son of man incarnation of the divine fusion of church and state Core assumptions of Islam include: a. b. c. d. e. 20. a history of oppression and persecution the emphasis on learning the idea of social justice the importance of family and community All of these are correct belief in angels the Koran is the word of God submission to the will of God Muhammad is the prophet of God All of these are correct Which of the following is not one of the pillars of Islam? a. b. c. prayer alms prudence d. e. 21. fasting pilgrimage The Islamic term Jihad refers to: an internal battle against one’s baser instincts acts that defend Islam or further its cause a complete way of life an internal battle against one’s baser instincts and acts that defend Islam or further its cause e. All of these are correct a. b. c. d. 22. Identify the statement that is not correct about Hinduism. It is among the world’s oldest religions It is highly monolithic It was created before people maintained written records d. It originated in what is now northern India e. It lacks a single canonical text a. b. c. 23. The Bhagavad-Gita teaches how to become aware of the Supreme Reality through the pursuit of knowledge, devotion, altruistic behavior, and: a. b. c. d. e. peace contemplation persistence courage moral strength The ideas that an ultimate reality exists and the divine is in everything are core assumptions of: 24. a. b. c. d. e. 25. Hinduism Confucianism Shamanism rationalism Islam The term ‘dharma’ is translated as: a. death b. c. d. e. 26. reincarnation friendship freedom righteousness Karma is the Hindu view of: devotion miracles causality d. faith e. community a. b. c. 27. When the Buddha was asked if he was a God, what was his reply: a. b. c. d. e. 28. The first noble truth in Buddhism is: a. b. c. d. e. 29. suffering is caused by desire life is suffering to end suffering you must end desire suffering is caused by necessity evil is the cause of suffering All of the following are part of the eightfold path except: a. b. c. d. e. 30. I am God I am what you see I am awake I am what I am no right view right purpose right speech right conclusions right efforts The most significant compilation of the writings of Confucius is presented in: a. b. the Vedas the Upanishads c. d. e. 31. the Analects the Koran the Talmud Adherents to Confucianism express their belief through: humanism, rituals, power, and the arts spiritualism and rites secularism and rationality joy and celebration e. seeking alms and a low caste a. b. c. d. 32. Worldview is an all-encompassing picture of reality that is both created and shared by the members of each culture. a. True b. False 33. Atheists have a strong belief in the individual and reject the idea of deities. a. True b. False 34. Atheism, unlike religious worldviews, does not have a set of ethical standards. a. True b. False 35. Spirituality and religion are both experienced within a social institution. a. True b. False 36. Religion deals with both the sacred and personal conduct. a. True b. False 37. Globalization has had little impact on the world’s religions. a. True b. False 38. The most common of all rituals are rites of passage that mark key stages in the human life cycle. a. True b. False 39. Christianity is the largest religious tradition in the world, with more than two billion followers. a. True b. False 40. Judaism was founded before both Christianity and Islam. a. True b. False 41. Followers of Judaism believe in the concept of original sin. a. True b. False 42. Jewish history is replete with examples of oppression, genocide, and persecution. a. True b. False 43. Muhammad received his revelation from God in 610 CE . a. True b. False 44. Muslims believe the Torah is the infallible Word of God. a. True b. False 45. Islam reflects a complete way of life without making a distinction between religion and society. a. True b. False 46. The Bhagavad Gita is the oldest and most fundamental scriptures in Hinduism. a. True b. False 47. “Truth is one, but sages call it by various names” is a Hindu expression. a. True b. False 48. The Hindu concept of Dharma applies to both religious and communal responsibilities. a. True b. False 49. Buddhism bids men look to nothing but their own efforts for salvation. a. True b. False 50. The Buddha taught that only the righteous have the potential to seek the truth on their own. a. True b. False 51. The Noble Truths in Buddhism reflect a pessimistic view of the world. a. True b. False 52. The remedy to human suffering, according to Buddhism, is the eightfold path. a. True b. False 53. Confucianism is not formal religion in the conventional sense. a. True b. False 54. Confucianism emphasizes self-consciousness over social relations and responsibilities. a. True b. False 55. The cornerstone of Confucian thought is deep compassion and empathy, or jen (humanism). a. True b. False 56. Confucian philosophy is reflected in language that is more direct. a. True b. False 57. What is worldview and how is it reflected and manifested in culture? 58. Differentiate between atheism, spirituality, and long-established religious traditions. 59. How has globalization affected religion? 60. Discuss the nature of sacred writings across religions. 61. What are the core assumptions of Christianity? 62. How does Christianity relate to ideas of community, individualism, doing, the future, and courage? 63. With less than one-quarter of one percent of the world’s population, why is Judaism considered a ‘major’ religion? 64. Describe the origins of Judaism. 65. Differentiate between the core assumptions of Judaism and Christianity. 66. Explain how the values of learning, justice, and family/community are reflected in Jewish culture. 67. Give a brief overview of the origins of Islam. 68. List and explain the Five Pillars of Islam. 69. What is meant by the term ‘jihad’ and how is it used in Islam? 70. What is the Islamic view on gender? Is there universal agreement? Explain. 71. One of the core assumptions of Hinduism is the divine in everything. What does this mean? 72. Explain the Hindu notions of ultimate reality, Brahman, and multiple paths. How are they related to one another? 73. Hinduism and Islam both reflect a ‘complete way of life.’ What does this phrase mean and how is it reflected in each religion? 74. What is the relationship between dharma and karma? How does karma work? 75. What are the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism? 76. What is the purpose of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism? List and explain at least three of the paths. 77. 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