This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VIII, Christianity, Roman Catholicism, | Chapter VIII, Christianity, Eastern Orthodoxy,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Western thought different from Hinduism in the matter of imperfection?
(a) Western thought says that imperfection is an illusion; whereas, Hinduism accepts it as reality.
(b) Western thought suggests getting as far away from imperfection as possible; whereas, Hinduism avows a purpose of by-passing imperfection altogether.
(c) Western thought says there are no imperfections.
(d) Hinduism says there are no imperfections.

2. What is the irony of Buddhism and India?
(a) Buddhism replaced the centuries old practice of Hinduism in India.
(b) Buddhism flourishes all over Asia except in India where Buddhism was born.
(c) Buddhism was never understood in India.
(d) Buddhism never flourished in India.

3. How does Confucianism conflict with the yogi idea of finding God?
(a) Confucius put the individual squarely in the middle of human contact to perfect a social order.
(b) Confucius said finding God was impossible unless one became a hermit.
(c) Confucius believed that it takes two or three people meditating together to find God.
(d) Confucius taught that only through self analysis could one ever find God.

4. Why is the question of "is this all" relevant to Hinduism?
(a) Because Hinduism constantly demands more
(b) Because it affirms that there is far more to life than satisfying pleasures.
(c) Because Hinduism has no beginning or ending
(d) Because Hinduism fails to give the answers to life's questions.

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