Question 1

What are the Ten Commandments and how did they come to be?

Accepted Answer

The Ten Commandments are a set of moral and religious laws that are found in the Bible, specifically in the book of Exodus and Deuteronomy. They are considered to be a foundational set of principles for both Judaism and Christianity.

According to the Bible, the Ten Commandments were given to the prophet Moses by God on Mount Sinai. The story goes that Moses led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and, during their journey in the wilderness, he went up to Mount Sinai where he received the commandments from God. The commandments were inscribed on two stone tablets and were meant to guide the Israelites in their relationship with God and with each other.

The commandments cover a range of moral and ethical issues, including the worship of God, honoring one's parents, not committing murder or adultery, and not stealing or bearing false witness. They are seen as a code of conduct that promotes justice, honesty, and respect for others.

The exact wording and interpretation of the commandments may vary slightly between different religious traditions, but they are generally considered to be a central part of religious and ethical teachings. The story of their origin and their significance in shaping religious and moral thought has made the Ten Commandments a widely recognized and influential set of principles.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the percepts of Buddha

Accepted Answer

A)   Do not take what is not given
B)   Do not desire your neighbor's wife
C)   Eat moderately and not after noon
D)   Do not use high or broad beds B

Question 3

What religion preaches total submission to the will of God?

Accepted Answer

A)   Christianity
B)   Hinduism
C)   Islam
D)   Judaism C

Question 4

The Yin and the Yang are two energy modes that

Accepted Answer

A)   are similar between men and women
B)   adhere to the rules of mythology and religions
C)   act together in every natural object
D)   are specific to the various needs of males and females

Question 5

Williams and Best's (1990) cross-cultural research found that the one variable that differed between the countries in terms of gender stereotypes was:

Accepted Answer

A)   Religion
B)   Income
C)   Political party
D)   Education

Question 6

Which one of the following is NOT a pillar of Islam:

Accepted Answer

A)   almsgiving
B)   meditation
C)   ritual prayer
D)   fasting

Question 7

In primitive societies, moons symbolize:

Accepted Answer

A)   destruction
B)   fatherhood
C)   fertility
D)   all of the above

Question 8

___________________ treated all members, men and women, as saved by Christ, and therefore equal in church roles and responsibilities:

Accepted Answer

A)   Puritans
B)   Christians
C)   Protestants
D)   Quakers

Question 9

The Lord's prayer is the fundamental prayer for

Accepted Answer

A)   Muslims
B)   Jews
C)   Hindus
D)   Christians

Question 10

What is the Koran and how did it become the word of God?

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Question 11

What are the main differences between Catholicism and Orthodoxy?

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Question 12

The Adam and Eve story can be cited as setting up the grounds for:

Accepted Answer

A)   the patriarchy system
B)   the matriarchy system
C)   the caste system
D)   none of the above

Question 13

The Indian caste system places people in a hierarchy according to their:

Accepted Answer

A)   merit
B)   age
C)   thoughts and deeds in the previous life
D)   thoughts and deeds in the present life

Question 14

There are parallels in the way Eve sinned by disobeying the rules and leading Adam into temptation, and

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A)   the negative views associated with women
B)   placing blame on innate tendencies in woman
C)   the reason to oppress women as the source of all evil
D)   all of the above

Question 15

The chapter implies that:

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A)   Mythology and religions viewed women as pure and virtuous
B)   Religions have no direct implications on how societies define man and woman
C)   Most religions portrayed women as inferior to men
D)   Historical context is irrelevant in studying women's issues

Question 16

Explain the implications of the traditional patriarchal concepts practiced in Western religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam).

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Question 17

Menstruation has been viewed as:

Accepted Answer

A)   taboo
B)   unclean
C)   magical
D)   all of the above

Question 18

In many different tribes in Europe, Asia, and North America, matrilineal social organization

Accepted Answer

A)   confirmed the superiority of men over women
B)   confirmed the superiority of women over men
C)   is responsible for handing down pre-described gender roles
D)   Granted women important rights and decision-making roles

Question 19

The ancient Asian Indian deity with the power of creation and destruction

Accepted Answer

A)   is Shakti, a male god
B)   is Shakti, a female goddess
C)   has more feminine qualities
D)   has more masculine qualities

Question 20

Muhammad replaced the practice of polyandry with polygamy and restricted the number of wives to:

Accepted Answer

A)   3
B)   4
C)   6
D)   depends on the wealth and social status of the husband

Exam 2: The Implications of Mythology and Religion on Women and Gender