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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VII, Judaism, Meaning in History, | Chapter VI, Judaism, Meaning in Morality, | Chapter VI, Judaism, Meaning in Justice,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Taoism, what is the concept of wu wei?
(a) Moving with the times
(b) The study of earth, wind, and fire
(c) Reducing social friction to an absolute minimum
(d) Organizing religious thought

2. What is more or less the same in all forms of Buddhism?
(a) The idea that enlightenment is impossible to attain.
(b) The use of elaborate hand gestures to concentrate on prayers.
(c) The theme of a crossing from the sufferings of life to the wisdom of enlightenment.
(d) The rejection of any kind of musical instrument.

3. What major change did Islam cause?
(a) Tollerance for different religions
(b) Putting women on an equal status as men
(c) Great social and moral change among the Arabic people
(d) Exemplifying the different classes of people

4. What is the sangha?
(a) A tree that grows in India
(b) A permit to travel
(c) A type of beer
(d) A Buddist religious order

5. What is the irony of assigning god-like attributes to the Buddha?
(a) In his lifetime he adamantly resisted any such idea.
(b) He was never painted or sculpted during his lifetime.
(c) He wanted that designation while he was alive.
(d) He taught that all men are gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the central characteristic of the Sikh?

2. Who profits most from raja yoga?

3. How was the "Old boy" of Taoism often seen?

4. What kind of people are suited to practice Jnana yoga ?

5. What is the Chinese concept of ch'i?

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