Religion (Chp.7) Unit 3 Test

Question 1

Ethnic Religion

Answer 1

A religion identified with a specific ethnic group or tribal group that does not seek converts.

Question 2

Universalizing Religion

Answer 2

A religion that actively seeks new members and believers its message has universal importance application.

Question 3

Animism

Answer 3

based on the belief that the nonhuman world is spiritual and that everything - from animals, to rocks, to plants, to rivers- can have a spiritual essence and sometimes a soul.

Question 4

Secularism

Answer 4

the principle of separating religion from political, social, and educational institutions, promoting a society where religious beliefs do not influence public policy or governance.

Question 5

Fundamentalism

Answer 5

Literal interpretation and strict adherence to basic principles of a religion.

Question 6

Theocracy

Answer 6

a state whose government is either believed to be divinely guided or a state under the control of a group of religious leaders.

Question 7

Caste

Answer 7

System in India that gives every Indian a particular place in the social hierarchy from birth.

Question 8

Monotheism

Answer 8

Relating to the belief in only one god.

Question 9

Polytheism

Answer 9

The belief in many gods.

Question 10

Denomination

Answer 10

A division of a branch that unites a number of local congregations in a single legal and administrative body.

Question 11

Religious Branch

Answer 11

A large and fundamental division within a religion.

Question 12

Sect

Answer 12

A relatively small group that has broken away from an established denomination.

Question 13

Intrafaith conflict

Answer 13

a dispute between two or more branches/sects of the same religion.

Question 14

Interfaith conflict

Answer 14

a dispute between two different religions.

Question 15

Autonomous religion

Answer 15

A religion that does not have a central authority but shares ideas and cooperates informally.

Question 16

Hierarchical religion

Answer 16

A religion in which a central authority exercises a high degree of control.

Question 17

Pilgrimage

Answer 17

a journey to a sacred place or shrine that holds religious significance, often undertaken by individuals or groups seeking spiritual growth, fulfillment, or penance.