Question 1

According to Jainism, the only effective means to bridge the growing gulf between rich and poor is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  divine intervention 
B)  following the commandment of God to give a portion of one's income to the poor 
C)  government intervention 
D)  limiting one's needs and giving the surplus to the needy 
E)  a revolution by the poor 
A)  divine intervention 
B)  following the commandment of God to give a portion of one's income to the poor 
C)  government intervention 
D)  limiting one's needs and giving the surplus to the needy 
E)  a revolution by the poor D

Question 2

__________ is the Jewish concept that God and humans are "partners in the fate of the world-God cannot achieve full justice without human assistance."

Accepted Answer

A)  at motset hen b'nai 
B)  l'chaim 
C)  masorah b'torah 
D)  shalom 
E)  tikkun olam 
A)  at motset hen b'nai 
B)  l'chaim 
C)  masorah b'torah 
D)  shalom 
E)  tikkun olam E

Question 3

Evaluate the significance of the biblical teachings about the sabbatical year and the Jubilee in light of the ecological themes discussed in this chapter.

Accepted Answer

The biblical teachings about the sabbatical year and the Jubilee hold significant ecological themes that are relevant to our current environmental concerns. The sabbatical year, which occurs every seven years, is a time when the land is left fallow and allowed to rest. This practice promotes soil fertility and prevents soil erosion, which are crucial ecological principles for sustainable agriculture. Additionally, the sabbatical year also includes the release of debts and the freeing of slaves, which promotes social and economic justice, both of which are interconnected with ecological sustainability.

The Jubilee, which occurs every 50 years, builds upon the principles of the sabbatical year by emphasizing the restoration of land and the redistribution of resources. This practice promotes ecological balance and equitable access to resources, which are essential for a healthy and sustainable environment. The Jubilee also highlights the interconnectedness of social, economic, and ecological systems, emphasizing the need for holistic and just approaches to environmental stewardship.

In light of these biblical teachings, it is clear that ecological sustainability is deeply rooted in the principles of rest, restoration, and justice. The sabbatical year and the Jubilee serve as reminders of the importance of caring for the land, promoting equitable access to resources, and upholding social and economic justice. These teachings challenge us to consider the impact of our actions on the environment and to strive for a more just and sustainable world. As we face pressing ecological challenges, the biblical teachings about the sabbatical year and the Jubilee offer valuable insights and guidance for addressing these issues in a holistic and ethical manner.

Question 4

__________ prohibits the charging of interest as a source of income?

Accepted Answer

A)  Daoism 
B)  Hinduism 
C)  Islam 
D)  Jainism 
E)  Shinto 
A)  Daoism 
B)  Hinduism 
C)  Islam 
D)  Jainism 
E)  Shinto

Question 5

The Buddhist teaching of __________ best reflects awareness of mutuality among humans and non-human life.

Accepted Answer

A)  desire 
B)  impermanence 
C)  the Middle Way 
D)  Nirvana 
E)  suffering 
A)  desire 
B)  impermanence 
C)  the Middle Way 
D)  Nirvana 
E)  suffering

Question 6

The movement called liberation theology emerged in the __________ branch of Christianity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Eastern Orthodox 
B)  Evangelical Protestant 
C)  Liberal Protestant 
D)  Pentecostal 
E)  Roman Catholic 
A)  Eastern Orthodox 
B)  Evangelical Protestant 
C)  Liberal Protestant 
D)  Pentecostal 
E)  Roman Catholic

Question 7

"Trust the people, then leave them alone" is a principle of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Confucianism 
B)  Daoism 
C)  indigenous religions 
D)  Islam 
E)  Theravada Buddhism 
A)  Confucianism 
B)  Daoism 
C)  indigenous religions 
D)  Islam 
E)  Theravada Buddhism

Question 8

Discuss the differences between Roman Catholic approaches to the ecological and economic crises of the contemporary era versus those of Protestant Christianity.

Accepted Answer

The differences between Roman Catholic a

Question 9

Explain the principle of tikkun olam and its significance to the ecological and economic crises of the contemporary era.

Accepted Answer

Tikkun olam is a Hebrew phrase that mean

Question 10

According to the World Bank, __________ percent of the world's population lives in "absolute poverty."

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  5 
C)  20 
D)  50 
E)  80 
A)  0 
B)  5 
C)  20 
D)  50 
E)  80

Question 11

The principal themes of Jewish environmentalism are divine ownership of nature, respect for the natural order, maintenance of the harmony of the earth, and __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  man's superiority over woman and nature 
B)  non-violence toward all forms of life 
C)  respect for humanity as superior to the natural order 
D)  reverence for the sacred quality of the natural world 
E)  none of the above 
A)  man's superiority over woman and nature 
B)  non-violence toward all forms of life 
C)  respect for humanity as superior to the natural order 
D)  reverence for the sacred quality of the natural world 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

Because of its teaching of strict non-violence toward all forms of life, __________ offers perhaps the most radical environmental ethic of all the world's religions.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Baha'i Faith 
B)  Christianity 
C)  the International Society for Krishna Consciousness 
D)  Jainism 
E)  Judaism 
A)  the Baha'i Faith 
B)  Christianity 
C)  the International Society for Krishna Consciousness 
D)  Jainism 
E)  Judaism

Question 13

"Buddhist economics" is based on an ethic of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  being blessed by God 
B)  propriety 
C)  restraint 
D)  rigorous self-denial 
E)  self-promotion 
A)  being blessed by God 
B)  propriety 
C)  restraint 
D)  rigorous self-denial 
E)  self-promotion

Question 14

__________ teaches that humanity has been given authority by God over other creatures.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hinduism 
B)  Islam 
C)  Jainism 
D)  Shinto 
E)  Theravada Buddhism 
A)  Hinduism 
B)  Islam 
C)  Jainism 
D)  Shinto 
E)  Theravada Buddhism

Question 15

According to Hindu tradition, a person is born into wealth or poverty because of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  genes 
B)  God's will 
C)  luck 
D)  one's behavior in past lives 
E)  one's parents' social standing 
A)  genes 
B)  God's will 
C)  luck 
D)  one's behavior in past lives 
E)  one's parents' social standing

Question 16

Taking only what is needed and replacing what is used most clearly reflects the indigenous ecological theme of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  embeddedness 
B)  interconnectedness. 
C)  non-violence. 
D)  reciprocity. 
E)  reverence 
A)  embeddedness 
B)  interconnectedness. 
C)  non-violence. 
D)  reciprocity. 
E)  reverence

Question 17

The belief that, since nature will care for itself, human intervention should be kept to a minimum is most clearly found in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Christianity 
B)  Daoism 
C)  Islam 
D)  Shinto 
E)  Sikhism 
A)  Christianity 
B)  Daoism 
C)  Islam 
D)  Shinto 
E)  Sikhism

Question 18

The paper walls of __________ houses reflect a sense nature's participation in what humans create.

Accepted Answer

A)  African 
B)  Canadian 
C)  European 
D)  Japanese 
E)  Native American 
A)  African 
B)  Canadian 
C)  European 
D)  Japanese 
E)  Native American

Question 19

Distinguish among biocentric, ecocentric, and anthropocentric worldviews and their understandings of the place of humans in the natural world, drawing on examples from the religions studied in this chapter to illustrate the

Accepted Answer

Biocentric, ecocentric, and anthropocent

Question 20

Supporters of globalization claim that poverty will best be alleviated through __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  government regulations on business 
B)  individual acts of charity by the wealthy 
C)  a revolution of the poor 
D)  a world network of free trade 
E)  a worldwide religious revival 
A)  government regulations on business 
B)  individual acts of charity by the wealthy 
C)  a revolution of the poor 
D)  a world network of free trade 
E)  a worldwide religious revival

According to Jainism, the only effective means to bridge the growing gulf between rich and poor is __________.

__________ is the Jewish concept that God and humans are "partners in the fate of the world-God cannot achieve full justice without human assistance."

Evaluate the significance of the biblical teachings about the sabbatical year and the Jubilee in light of the ecological themes discussed in this chapter.

__________ prohibits the charging of interest as a source of income?

The Buddhist teaching of __________ best reflects awareness of mutuality among humans and non-human life.

The movement called liberation theology emerged in the __________ branch of Christianity.

"Trust the people, then leave them alone" is a principle of __________.

Discuss the differences between Roman Catholic approaches to the ecological and economic crises of the contemporary era versus those of Protestant Christianity.

Explain the principle of tikkun olam and its significance to the ecological and economic crises of the contemporary era.

According to the World Bank, __________ percent of the world's population lives in "absolute poverty."

The principal themes of Jewish environmentalism are divine ownership of nature, respect for the natural order, maintenance of the harmony of the earth, and __________.

Because of its teaching of strict non-violence toward all forms of life, __________ offers perhaps the most radical environmental ethic of all the world's religions.

"Buddhist economics" is based on an ethic of __________.

__________ teaches that humanity has been given authority by God over other creatures.

According to Hindu tradition, a person is born into wealth or poverty because of __________.

Taking only what is needed and replacing what is used most clearly reflects the indigenous ecological theme of __________.

The belief that, since nature will care for itself, human intervention should be kept to a minimum is most clearly found in __________.

The paper walls of __________ houses reflect a sense nature's participation in what humans create.

Distinguish among biocentric, ecocentric, and anthropocentric worldviews and their understandings of the place of humans in the natural world, drawing on examples from the religions studied in this chapter to illustrate the

Supporters of globalization claim that poverty will best be alleviated through __________.

An Introduction to Religion and the Study of Religion

Indigenous Religions Quest for Harmony

Hinduism Many Paths to the Summit

Theravada Buddhism The Middle Way

Jainism The Way of Non Injury

Daoism The Way of Nature

Confucianism The Way of Virtue

Mahayana Buddhism the Great Vehicle and Vajrayana Buddhism the Thunderbolt Vehicle

Shinto The Way of the Kami

Judaism The Way of Torah

Christianity The Way of Jesus Christ

Islam-The Way of Submission to Allah

Sikhism-The Way of the Guru

The New Religious Movements-Renewal and Innovation

War and Capital Punishment-Society and Violence

Abortion and Euthanasia-Life and Death

Gender and Sexual Orientation-Roles and Identity

The Future of the Worlds Religions

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Exam 15: The Ecological and Economic Crises-Humans and Resources

According to Jainism, the only effective means to bridge the growing gulf between rich and poor is __________.

__________ is the Jewish concept that God and humans are "partners in the fate of the world-God cannot achieve full justice without human assistance."

Evaluate the significance of the biblical teachings about the sabbatical year and the Jubilee in light of the ecological themes discussed in this chapter.

__________ prohibits the charging of interest as a source of income?

The Buddhist teaching of __________ best reflects awareness of mutuality among humans and non-human life.

The movement called liberation theology emerged in the __________ branch of Christianity.

"Trust the people, then leave them alone" is a principle of __________.

Discuss the differences between Roman Catholic approaches to the ecological and economic crises of the contemporary era versus those of Protestant Christianity.

Explain the principle of tikkun olam and its significance to the ecological and economic crises of the contemporary era.

According to the World Bank, __________ percent of the world's population lives in "absolute poverty."

The principal themes of Jewish environmentalism are divine ownership of nature, respect for the natural order, maintenance of the harmony of the earth, and __________.

Because of its teaching of strict non-violence toward all forms of life, __________ offers perhaps the most radical environmental ethic of all the world's religions.

"Buddhist economics" is based on an ethic of __________.

__________ teaches that humanity has been given authority by God over other creatures.

According to Hindu tradition, a person is born into wealth or poverty because of __________.

Taking only what is needed and replacing what is used most clearly reflects the indigenous ecological theme of __________.

The belief that, since nature will care for itself, human intervention should be kept to a minimum is most clearly found in __________.

The paper walls of __________ houses reflect a sense nature's participation in what humans create.

Distinguish among biocentric, ecocentric, and anthropocentric worldviews and their understandings of the place of humans in the natural world, drawing on examples from the religions studied in this chapter to illustrate the

Supporters of globalization claim that poverty will best be alleviated through __________.

An Introduction to Religion and the Study of Religion

Indigenous Religions Quest for Harmony

Hinduism Many Paths to the Summit

Theravada Buddhism The Middle Way

Jainism The Way of Non Injury

Daoism The Way of Nature

Confucianism The Way of Virtue

Mahayana Buddhism the Great Vehicle and Vajrayana Buddhism the Thunderbolt Vehicle

Shinto The Way of the Kami

Judaism The Way of Torah

Christianity The Way of Jesus Christ

Islam-The Way of Submission to Allah

Sikhism-The Way of the Guru

The New Religious Movements-Renewal and Innovation

War and Capital Punishment-Society and Violence

Abortion and Euthanasia-Life and Death

Gender and Sexual Orientation-Roles and Identity

The Future of the Worlds Religions

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