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World Religions
Religion test 3
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 2
10/03/2012

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TRUE
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Unlike many other world religions, Hinduism has no single identifiable founder.
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FALSE
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Today the Vedic texts are widely read and studied by the average Hindu.
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FALSE
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The Upanishads proscribe rituals and sacrifices performed by priests as the primary means of devotion.
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FALSE
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Islam and Hinduism have been rivals in India because they are so similar it is so easy for people  to convert back and forth between them.
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FALSE
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Vishnu is the god of death, destruction, and disease.
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TRUE
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Jainism denies the validity of the Vedas as inspired scripture.
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FALSE
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Mahavira was born to parents of a low "untouchable" class.
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TRUE
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Jainism is predominately a rural religion.
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TRUE
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Jainism strongly emphasizes the responsibility of the individual in religion.
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TRUE
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Jainism's fundamental perspective on life is based on a matter/spirit dualism.
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FALSE
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In Japan and Korea, Theraveda Buddhism is the predominate form of religion.
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TRUE
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Buddhism virtually died out in India because Hinduism gradually absorbed it.
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FALSE
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Zen Buddhist, like all Mahayana Buddhists, believe that gods and goddesses are essential for guiding one to Nirvana.
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FALSE
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The image of the Buddha as fat and jolly originated in the Nichiren sect of Buddhism.
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FALSE
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Nanak taught the True Name demanded strict observance of elborate ceremonial laws.
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TRUE
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For Sikhs, the word "guru" means "leader" rather than "teacher."
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TRUE
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Kabir was a religious figure who was recognized and accepted by both Hindus and Muslims.
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FALSE
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The Sikhs became more militant and aggressive after the death of their guru at the hands of Hindu leaders.
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FALSE
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Sikhs believe that there is one supreme God who created the universe and made human beings his supreme creation.
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