Deck 6: Religion

Question 1

According to the Ontario Human Rights Commission,employers must accommodate someone's religious requirements,as long as the accommodation does not cause undue hardship,cost,or safety issues.Which example qualifies as undue hardship,cost,or safety?

A) any accommodation that would cost an employer more than $15 000
B) requests for accommodation that do not have sufficient evidence of religious belief
C) requests for more than one consecutive day off
D) a uniform that is necessary to do the job and cannot be modified to accommodate religious requirements

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The existence of recognized diverse group within a single,peaceful society is referred to as which of the following?

A) secularism
B) pluralism
C) multiculturalism
D) arbitration

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The 2003 Hutterian Brethren of Wilson County v.Province of Alberta case involved new regulations that required a photo be provided for all driver's licences to combat the growing problem of identity theft.How did the court rule?

A) in favour of the Hutterian Brethren because their belief in the second commandment prohibiting the taking of images was sincerely held
B) in favour of the province because the Hutterian Brethren could not substantiate their belief with biblical evidence
C) in favour of the Hutterian Brethren because the province had previously allowed religious groups opposed to having their picture taken to obtain photo-less licences.
D) in favour of the province because the necessity of a universal photo bank to combat fraud outweighed the religious rights of the Hutterian Brethren

Answer 3

D

Question 4

In the 2008 case of Friesen v.Fisher Bay Seafood Ltd.,Seann Friesen's employment was terminated because he refused to stop preaching to fellow employees.How did the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal rule?

A) in favour of Fisher Bay Seafood because they had tried to accommodate Mr.Friesen in a reasonable manner
B) in favour of Mr.Friesen because his termination was deemed religious discrimination
C) in favour of Fisher Bay Seafood because preaching one's beliefs is not covered by the Policy on Creed and Accommodation of Religious Observances
D) in favour of Mr.Friesen because it was his religious beliefs and practices, not his competence as an employee, that ended his employment

Question 5

What is one of the most influential factors that has made Canada more diverse with respect to religious affiliation?

A) immigration
B) aging population
C) technological advancement
D) education

Question 6

What is a religious creed?

A) a professed system and confession of faith, including both beliefs and observance or worship
B) requires a belief in a single supreme being or deity
C) does not include non-traditional faiths or spiritual practices
D) must be written down and published in writing

Question 7

Many people mistakenly blame religious accommodation for the decline of the Christian presence in Canada,but what is the biggest factor?

A) religious discrimination
B) media attention to fundamentalism
C) decline in church attendance
D) aging population

Question 8

Between 1991 and 2001,which religious group in Canada doubled in size?

A) Jewish
B) Muslim
C) Buddhist
D) Sikh

Question 9

In the 2009 case of Saadi v.Audmax Inc.,what was the key complaint against Audmax Inc.?

A) Ms.Saadi was wrongfully dismissed because of her gender.
B) Ms.Saadi was discriminated against because of her refusal to work Saturdays.
C) Ms.Saadi was discriminated against when she was fired for violating the company's policy on appropriate business attire policy by wearing a hijab (headscarf).
D) Ms.Saadi refused to have her photo taken for the company website.

Question 10

Who is responsible for investigating,protecting,and advocating for the rights of human beings,and for determining the limits and requirements of religious accommodation?

A) Supreme Court of Canada
B) individual institutions/employers
C) Federal Human Rights Commission
D) provincial Human Rights Commissions

Question 11

Central to the Policy on Creed and Accommodation of Religious Observances is the prohibition against religious discrimination based on the two parties not sharing the same religion.This applies regardless of whether both religions are minority groups,or whether one party has no religious beliefs.What does this mean?

A) Religious accommodation only applies to the major religions of the world.
B) Religious accommodation is in place to protect only minority religions.
C) Religious accommodation protects all religions, including atheists.
D) Religious accommodation applies in all situations, even if they caused undue hardship.

Question 12

When something is not related to anything religious or spiritual,what is it called?

A) plural
B) interreligious
C) secular
D) interfaith

Question 13

In the Chambly v.Bergevin case in 1994,three Jewish teachers were given an unpaid day off to celebrate Yom Kippur.The teachers' union raised a grievance,claiming that the loss of pay was discriminatory.How did the courts respond?

A) The courts disagreed, citing Yom Kippur as a non-traditional holiday.
B) The courts agreed that it was discriminatory because Christian co-workers received paid holidays for Christmas and Good Friday.
C) The courts disagreed, specifying that although Christmas and Good Friday are historically Christian-based, they had become statutory (non-religious) holidays.
D) The courts agreed that it was discriminatory because the three teachers had such devout beliefs.

Question 14

What term is used for a system of beliefs or bodies of knowledge that a particular group believes to be true?

A) religious affiliation
B) dogma
C) religious accommodation
D) pluralism

Question 15

The Picture This feature shows a horse and carriage travelling down a busy road while cars pass by.What does this photo best illustrate?

A) whether society should accommodate for religious difference
B) how little religious difference there is in Canada
C) whether the rules of the road apply to non-motor vehicles
D) if religion has a place in modern society

Question 16

The freedom of conscience and religion is a right guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.Article 27 states that "This Charter shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the preservation and enhancement of the multicultural heritage of Canadians." Which statement best explains this fundamental right?

A) Canadians should always carry on the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church, while accepting all other religious beliefs.
B) Since Canada was historically Christian, we should attempt to preserve that heritage.
C) Everyone living in Canada is free to believe (or not believe) whatever they choose.
D) Everyone living in Canada is free to believe (or not believe) whatever they choose, as long as it doesn't infringe on the law.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT covered by the Policy on Creed and Accommodation of Religious Observances?

A) requesting time off to attend a political rally
B) requesting two days off to observe a religious holiday
C) requesting to wear a headscarf in a workplace that deems head attire inappropriate business attire
D) requesting to take alternate break times for prayer

Question 18

Rodolpho's manager told him that he could take multiple 10-minute breaks throughout his shift,rather than the required 60-minute lunch break,so that he could pray throughout the day.What is this situation an example of?

A) religious accommodation
B) dogma
C) pluralism
D) secularism

Question 19

Which term is used for the belief that religion should play no role in public life?

A) pluralism
B) multiculturalism
C) arbitration
D) secularism

Question 20

The Chapter 6 In Their Shoes feature recounts the author's curiosity about and exploration of the Muslim faith.The author dispels many misconceptions or pre-conceived notions.What understanding does the author want to pass along to others?

A) Islam is oppressive in its segregation of men and women.
B) Islam is a way of life and a peaceful understanding of their community.
C) Islam was restrictive both with dress and with food.
D) Islam is a community that does not welcome outsiders.

Question 21

Religion accounts for approximately 29% of all hate crimes.Which religious community has the highest number of crimes directed toward them?

A) Jewish
B) Muslim
C) Christian
D) Hindu

Question 22

According to the Chapter 6 reading,"What Canadians Think of Sikhs,Jews,Christians,Muslims…," in which Canadian province does the highest percentage of population believe that Islam encourages violence?

A) Ontario
B) British Columbia
C) Manitoba
D) Québec

Question 23

Interreligious or interfaith marriages are on the rise in Canada,with nearly one in five Canadians married to someone outside their faith tradition.Which faiths account for half of these marriages?

A) Jewish and Catholic
B) Protestant and Catholic
C) Muslim and Catholic
D) Jewish and Muslim

Question 24

What is one of the most commonly cited concerns about the Muslim community in Canada?

A) Muslim immigrants will bring with them the stereotypical misogynistic tendencies with which the community has been associated.
B) Muslim immigrants are taking away job opportunities from Canadian citizens.
C) Muslim immigrants are volatile and violent.
D) Muslim immigrants are not capable of living peacefully in Canadian society.

Question 25

What term is used for conservative thinkers who believe that religion (specifically Christianity)should inform public policy?

A) fundamentalists
B) devout Christians
C) theo-cons
D) Jehovah's Witnesses

Question 26

In response to a poll by CBC and Environics,80% of Canadian Muslims reported satisfaction with their lives.How does this compare with the general Canadian satisfaction level?

A) Muslims and Canadians report equal satisfaction with their lives.
B) Canadians as a whole are less satisfied-61% of the population reported satisfaction.
C) Canadians as a whole are more satisfied-85% of the population reported satisfaction.
D) Canadians as a whole are more satisfied-95% of the population reported satisfaction.

Question 27

Two disputing parties call in a third,neutral party to help them settle their dispute.What is this process called?

A) mediation
B) arbitration
C) interfaith dialogue
D) interreligious communication

Question 28

A religion that accounts for 17% of religiously motivated hate crimes has seen a significant increase in hate crime over the last few years.Which religion is it?

A) Catholics
B) Jews
C) Muslims
D) Buddhists

Question 29

The article "What Canadians Think of Sikhs,Jews,Christians,Muslims…" refers to a poll of 1002 randomly selected Canadians on religion.What was most likely cause of Canadians having a favourable view of a religious minority?

A) personal contact or friendship with members of religious minorities
B) a good basic understanding of religious minorities
C) respect for and an acceptance of religious minorities
D) common misconceptions of religious minorities

Question 30

Which religious group in Canada is expected to triple in size,reaching nearly 3 million people by 2031?

A) Hindu
B) Buddhist
C) Sikh
D) Muslim