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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comprised the majority of the major prophets' work in Jewish history?

2. What was a major contribution of Muslim scholars?

3. What practice does the Eastern church encourage more so than the Roman church?

4. What tenet of Christianity is rejected by both Judaism and Islam?

5. How is the length of Jesus' ministry best described?

Short Essay Questions

1. What about religions other than the historical religions from Confucianism to Christianity?

2. Identify the four major sects of the Jews during the life of Jesus.

3. What summarizes the mystery of the church?

4. Is it exact to say that primal religions are all polytheistic?

5. Tell briefly what caused the Protestant movement.

6. What was the good news of Jesus and how was it circulated?

7. How is Taoism often viewed by Westerners?

8. Define the major difference between the Roman Catholic church and Eastern Orthodoxy.

9. What is the divergent ideas over the Jews as God's elect people today?

10. How did Judaism portray the relationship between God and man?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about religion and pacifism. Describe the approach several different religions take toward war. Give specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay comparing Buddhism and Protestantism as movements to reform ecclesiastical excesses. In the essay contrast the methods used to bring about the reforms.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about the Dalai Lama. Include the tradition of reincarnation in your essay. Collect information about the current Dalai Lama and his impact not only on Tibetans but also on the world in general.

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