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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one way Jnana yoga suggests one can distinguish Self from one's lesser physical being?

2. How might the rise of Buddhism be compared to the Protestant Reformation?

3. What is more or less the same in all forms of Buddhism?

4. How did the Taoist church devise a way of harnessing higher power for human benefit?

5. What was Confucius' idea about art?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of Jnana yoga in Hinduism?

2. What is the inherent problem with perceiving the natural world according to Hinduism?

3. What is the ultimate goal of Hinduism?

4. How does Sri Ramakrishna explain the Hindu tolerance of other religions?

5. When did Confucius begin his mission of teaching the people?

6. How did the Buddha get his name?

7. Tell how one word came to epitomize Buddhism.

8. What was the political condition in China as Confucius began his teaching?

9. Explain something about the Atman.

10. Describe in one sentence the basic tenet of Hinduism.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a critique of Huston Smith's book, The World's Religions. In your critique discuss such things as how well the topics were covered, how easy or difficult the points were to understand, and whether you would recommend the book for others to read.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about what you got out of studying Huston Smith's book. Has it changed your mindset on different religions? Do you agree with Smith that there is little point in trying to compare religions to see which one is best?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about the Dalai Lama. Include the tradition of reincarnation in your essay. Collect information about the current Dalai Lama and his impact not only on Tibetans but also on the world in general.

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