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Naturalists who concentrated on natural elements and processes are associated with which of the following? | world_religions | [
"Daoism",
"Yin-Yang School",
"Mengzi",
"Humanistic Buddhism"
] | 1B |
Mani referred to God by which of the following names? | world_religions | [
"Mother of Light",
"Father of Goodness",
"Ineffable Lover",
"Eternal Spirit"
] | 1B |
Which tradition is known to promote "gradual enlightenment"? | world_religions | [
"Bushido",
"Shinto",
"Nichiren",
"Soto Zen"
] | 3D |
In Tendai Buddhism, what does the term honji mean? | world_religions | [
"Trace",
"Original ground",
"Manifestation",
"True sign"
] | 1B |
According to the Korean foundation myth, who transformed into a human in order to father Dangun? | world_religions | [
"Hwanin",
"Hwanung",
"Joseon",
"Yi"
] | 1B |
In Buddhism, what are ordained women known as? | world_religions | [
"Bhikshus",
"Bhikshunis",
"The Sangha",
"Arhats"
] | 1B |
What are the two sacraments that all Christians celebrate? | world_religions | [
"Baptism and Eucharist",
"Baptism and Ordination",
"Eucharist and Marriage",
"Eucharist and Confession"
] | 0A |
What is the most important festival for Sikhs? | world_religions | [
"Holi",
"Divali",
"Baisakhi Day",
"Hola Mahalla"
] | 2C |
Who declared Muhammad a prophet? | world_religions | [
"Khadijah",
"Gabriel",
"Waraqah",
"Abu Bakr"
] | 2C |
Which bodhisattva is known for conducting the souls of dead children to salvation? | world_religions | [
"Guan-yin",
"Kannon",
"Ojizo-sama",
"Amitabha"
] | 2C |
Which deity is the Roman counterpart to the Greek god Zeus? | world_religions | [
"Jupiter",
"Juno",
"Dionysius",
"Neptune"
] | 0A |
The term xin refers to which of the following? | world_religions | [
"Piety",
"Non-action",
"Heart-mind",
"World"
] | 2C |
Which term in the dharma texts of the classical period denotes the four stages of life? | world_religions | [
"Kama",
"Samnyasin",
"Ashramas",
"Arthas"
] | 2C |
The term mappo is associated with which of the following? | world_religions | [
"The dharma",
"An age of decline",
"The golden age",
"Samurai"
] | 1B |
What is the name of the bodhisattva in Japan known for a commitment to alleviating suffering? | world_religions | [
"Amaterasu",
"Izanami",
"Kannon",
"Guanyin"
] | 2C |
The Communidades de Base is associated with which of the following? | world_religions | [
"Bishop Oscar Romero",
"Resistance and renewal",
"Dignity of all human beings",
"All of the above"
] | 3D |
What does the term matsuri mean? | world_religions | [
"Amulets",
"Meditation",
"Rituals",
"Grand festivals"
] | 3D |
What are the rabbinical commentaries produced after the Mishnah called? | world_religions | [
"Septuagint",
"Talmud",
"Yeshiva",
"Gemarah"
] | 3D |
The "Flower Sermon" is associated with which form of Buddhism? | world_religions | [
"Theravada",
"Chan-Zen",
"Pure Land",
"Yogicara"
] | 1B |
What has been a central focus of religious traditions in China and Korea? | world_religions | [
"Peace and harmony",
"Power and influence",
"Truth and love",
"Wisdom and ethics"
] | 0A |
To whom did ordinary folk appeal during a drought in the time of the Han Dynasty? | world_religions | [
"The Buddha",
"Laozi",
"The Queen Mother of the West",
"Confucius"
] | 2C |
The numen of Augustus referred to which of the following characteristics? | world_religions | [
"Divine power",
"Sexual virility",
"Military acumen",
"Philosophical intellect"
] | 0A |
According to Jaina traditions, what does the term ajiva mean? | world_religions | [
"Soul",
"Sound",
"Non-matter",
"Non-soul"
] | 3D |
Which form of Buddhism taught the only hope for salvation was in the saving grace of Amida? | world_religions | [
"Pure Land",
"Tendai",
"Shingon",
"Soto Zen"
] | 0A |
Who is the woman mystic who exemplified the all-consuming love of the divine? | world_religions | [
"Rumi",
"Rabi'a",
"Fatimah",
"Khadija"
] | 1B |
Who is the eighth-century CE female poet worshipped throughout many South Indian temples dedicated to Vishnu? | world_religions | [
"Andal",
"Devi",
"Ganga",
"Kali"
] | 0A |
In his final work, Laws, Plato shifted from cosmology to which of the following issues? | world_religions | [
"Epistemology",
"Morality",
"Religion",
"Aesthetics"
] | 1B |
Which Christian denomination promotes a stripped-down Christianity? | world_religions | [
"Greek Orthodox",
"Roman Catholic",
"Puritans",
"Quakers"
] | 3D |
Zhuangzi describes a state as ziran, which means which of the following? | world_religions | [
"Thoughtfulness",
"Non-action",
"Spontaneity",
"Meditation"
] | 2C |
What does the phrase Guru-Panth mean within the Sikh traditions? | world_religions | [
"Community",
"Scripture",
"Worship",
"Apprenticeship"
] | 0A |
Which pope promoted the cults of St. Peter and St. Paul to bolster authority in Rome? | world_religions | [
"Gregory",
"Augustine",
"Athanasius",
"Francis"
] | 0A |
Which of the following does the term "Arhats" refer to? | world_religions | [
"Enlightened being",
"Worthy ones",
"Saintly ones",
"Sages"
] | 0A |
Where is the key to liberation found within Sikhism? | world_religions | [
"In the community",
"In faith in God",
"In ascetic renunciation",
"In the life of the householder"
] | 3D |
Which is one of the most fundamental themes of Japanese culture and civilization? | world_religions | [
"God is eternal and merciful to those who offer worship",
"Humans can align themselves with life energy through worship of kami",
"Justice will be the final outcome in the next world",
"Power and force are the most divine attributes"
] | 0A |
Guru Nanak used what term to denote the "divine word" as part of divine revelation? | world_religions | [
"Shabad",
"Khalse",
"Nam",
"Guru"
] | 0A |
Which goddess is worshipped during the festival of Divali? | world_religions | [
"Durga",
"Sri Lakshmi",
"Kali",
"Mahavira"
] | 1B |
Where did people believe in the goddess known as Holy Mother of Mount Fairy Peach? | world_religions | [
"China",
"Silla",
"Goguryeo",
"Joseon"
] | 1B |
Which of the following does NOT describe the Ka'ba? | world_religions | [
"It was visited by Moses.",
"It is a haram.",
"It was built by Abraham.",
"It is a square building."
] | 0A |
Sacred literature originated with which of the following jina? | world_religions | [
"Sri Lakshmi",
"Mahavira",
"Rsabha",
"Nanak"
] | 2C |
Who is the author of Admonitions for Women? | world_religions | [
"Ban Zhao",
"Laozi",
"Menicus",
"Liu Xiang"
] | 0A |
How many female renouncers were under the tutelage of Chandanbala? | world_religions | [
"36,000",
"12,000",
"24,000",
"7,000"
] | 0A |
Which form of Buddhism focuses on social engagement that attracts lay participation? | world_religions | [
"Zen Buddhism",
"Chan Buddhism",
"Humanistic Buddhism",
"Pure Land Buddhism"
] | 2C |
What was one of the distinctive beliefs or practices of the southerners (Digambara)? | world_religions | [
"They worshipped exclusively outside of the temple",
"They believed that nakedness was an elemental expression of non-attachment",
"They included women within the ranks of the leadership",
"They believed that the omniscient Jina must eat and sleep"
] | 1B |
The central prayer in Jainism is known by which of the following names? | world_religions | [
"Namokar Mantra",
"The Liberation Mantra",
"Ahimsa",
"Archaryas"
] | 0A |
When did the first Jaina temples appear? | world_religions | [
"Second century CE",
"Fifth century CE",
"Fifth century BCE",
"Eighteenth century CE"
] | 1B |
How many Jinas have appeared during our age? | world_religions | [
"7",
"42",
"24",
"13"
] | 2C |
Who accompanies Vishnu in many of his incarnations as his consort, and is known as the goddess of good fortune? | world_religions | [
"Parvati",
"Sita",
"Sri (Lakshmi)",
"Sarasvati"
] | 2C |
What is the name of the most famous dharmashastras, which probably dates from around the first century? | world_religions | [
"Laws of Dharma",
"Laws of Karma",
"Laws of Vishnu",
"Laws of Manu"
] | 3D |
The kshatriyas is the caste name assigned to which group? | world_religions | [
"Priests",
"Servants",
"Rulers, warriors",
"Merchants"
] | 2C |
What is the meaning ofsamyak jnanawithin the Jaina traditions? | world_religions | [
"Correct knowledge",
"Correct practice",
"Correct intiution",
"Correct belief"
] | 2C |
What type of Buddhist organization is the Bodu Bala Sena? | world_religions | [
"Activist and militant organization in Sri Lanka",
"Ecumenical organization in India",
"Modern organization in the United States",
"Peacekeeping organization in Japan"
] | 0A |
In the Jaina traditions "bad karma" is known by which of the following terms? | world_religions | [
"Paap",
"Punya",
"Pudgala",
"Akash"
] | 0A |
What does the term "Qur'an" literally mean? | world_religions | [
"The Holy Book",
"The Narrative",
"The Recitation",
"The Pillars"
] | 2C |
What does the Tripitaka mean? | world_religions | [
"Three gems",
"Three baskets",
"Three bodhisattvas",
"Three buddhas"
] | 1B |
Where is the largest network of Confucian shrines in the world? | world_religions | [
"Indonesia",
"China",
"Korea",
"Singapore"
] | 2C |
Which of the following is NOT included in the Islamic understanding of jurisprudence? | world_religions | [
"Consensus",
"Personal reasoning",
"Interpretation",
"Divine inspiration"
] | 3D |
The Tibetan Book of the Dead is also known as which of the following? | world_religions | [
"Bardo Thodol",
"Bardo Ngawang",
"Bardo Gyaltsen",
"Bardo Chogye"
] | 0A |
Which Hindu festival involves decorating the house with lights, setting off firecrackers and wearing new clothes? | world_religions | [
"Deepavali",
"Holi",
"Diwali",
"Navaratri"
] | 0A |
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