QUESTIONS
Question 1
The Sequence of the Rites of Passage in the Zulu Tribe are as follows:
- Birth, Circumcision, Puberty, Warrior, Elder, Marriage, Sr. Elder, Death
- Birth, Circumcision, Child, Marriage, Death
- Birth, Earpiercing, Circumcision, Warrior, Marriage, Death
- Birth, Child, Circumcision, Warrior, Marriage, Jr. Elder, Sr. Elder, Adv. Sr. Elder, Death
Question 2
The Four Noble Truths are a pathway to escape
- suffering
- attachment
- both a and b
- none of the above because suffering and attachment are not real to begin with
Question 3
In sharing the gospel with traditional Native Americans, Christians should
- use a standard evangelistic gospel tract
- show Native Americans a Billy Graham evangelistic film because some cannot read English
- both a and b
- acknowledge that the facts of history color religious dialogue and tread carefully
Question 4
The three main branches of Buddhism are
- Maha, Thera, Hina
- Mahayana, Theravada, Tantric
- Mahayana, Hinayana, Theravada
- Mahayana, Theravada, Vajrayana
Question 5
Yin and Yang are important and ancient concepts in early Chinese religion. Yin serves as a _____________ spiritual force in the universe and Yang is a __________________ spiritual force.
- masculine, feminine
- clear, mysterious
- celestial, earthly
- passive, active
Question 6
In sharing the gospel with Buddhists, Christians should
- not become familiarize with Buddhism and Buddhist concepts as they are false doctrines
- focus on the Christian message that provides assurance for this life and the promise of eternity
- point to the personal God who has revealed Himself in history
- both b and c
Question 7
Japanese folk religion includes elements of
- shamanism
- magic
- veneration of mountains
- all of the above
Question 8
The problem in Buddhism is to live means people will
- probably experience poverty
- experience death
- be forced to deal with the consequences of karma
- suffer
Question 9
Totemism is the practice in Native American tribes of
- erecting a totem pole and paying respect to the tribal ancestors for their lives that were well-lived
- smoking a peace pipe in a sweat lodge ceremony
- holding a special tribal council meeting during which time tribal stories are shared
- of dividing society into distinct groups bearing the names of animals or plants
Question 10
In sharing the gospel with Traditional African Religion adherents Christians should
- share the 4 spiritual laws and give out many gospel tracts
- assume most Africans are Muslims and find common ground between Christians and Muslims
- explain why traditional African religion is unscriptural
- show through the story of their lives that Jesus Christ is real and be patient
Question 11
One of the great principles of Confucius teaching is known as the
- Golden Rule
- Silver Rule
- Bronze Rule
- The Chinese Rule of Yin and Yang
Question 12
Shinto is rightfully identified as the national religion of Japan for two reasons which are
- It is based in Japan’s indigenous mythology, had the backing of the Japanese Emperor
- It was preferred by the Japanese’s indigenous people, and it was reaction against Buddhism
- it was associated Japanese Samurai warriors, had the backing of the Buddha
- all of the above
Question 13
Traditional Native American religions recognize three levels of spiritual beings in general including:
- supreme god, angels, and nature spirits
- supreme god, nature spirits, and agricultural spirits
- supreme god, nature spirits, and ancestor spirits
- supreme god, angels, and ancestor spirits
Question 14
We have a good knowledge about Japan in ancient times because it is a very old and well-preserved society and culture.
- True
- False
Question 15
The ritual of healing is not a focus in Traditional religions.
- True
- False
Question 16
Shintoism is the national religion of Japan.
- True
- False
Question 17
While temples of popular Chinese religion are places in which worship takes place, it would be misleading to think of these buildings as houses of worship.
- True
- False
Question 18
Kachina Spirits and dances are part and parcel of the Navajo culture.
- True
- False
Question 19
The religion of Shintoism was brought to Japan my Buddhist teachers.
- True
- False
Question 20
Medicine Men use sand paintings at times in healing ceremonies.
- True
- False
Question 21
Native American cultures and tribes hold very clear conceptions concerning the dead.
- True
- False
Question 22
Rites of Passage are important in African Traditional Religions but not in Native American religions.
- True
- False
Question 23
Japan has both Shinto Shrines as well as Buddhist temples.
- True
- False
Question 24
The Navajos do not fear ghosts because they do not believe in ghosts.
- True
- False
Question 25
Voodoo originated in Haiti.
- True
- False
Question 26
In some independent churches in Africa the ancestors are mediators between God and humans.
- True
- False
Question 27
Money is sometimes burned at a Chinese funeral.
- True
- False
Question 28
Ritual and magic are not part of African Traditional religions.
- True
- False
Question 29
Fortune-telling is taboo in Chinese popular religion.
- True
- False
Question 30
The word shaman originated with the American Indians.
- True
- False
Question 31
In a solid two or three paragraph essay discuss what questions need to be asked and answered when developing a Christian Theology of Religions? Why are answering such questions important in the Christian mission? Cite at least 4 Scriptures to support your answers.
ANSWERS
Question 1
The Sequence of the Rites of Passage in the Zulu Tribe are as follows:
- Birth, Circumcision, Puberty, Warrior, Elder, Marriage, Sr. Elder, Death
- Birth, Circumcision, Child, Marriage, Death
- Birth, Earpiercing, Circumcision, Warrior, Marriage, Death
- Birth, Child, Circumcision, Warrior, Marriage, Jr. Elder, Sr. Elder, Adv. Sr. Elder, Death
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