Sociology - Religion

What religions place a primary emphasis on not harming any living things?

• A) Judaism and Christianity

• B) Jainism and Buddhism

• C) Islam and Judaism

• D) Jainism and Confucianism

Which of the following is a core Jain principle?

• A) Non-violence (Ahimsa)
• B) Baptism
• C) Confession
• D) Pilgrimage to Mecca

Jainism challenges social hierarchy.

• A) True

• B) False

Confucianism places great emphasis on:

• A) Individual freedom
• B) The afterlife
• C) Social harmony and hierarchy
• D) Reincarnation

Which concept in Confucianism emphasizes respect for parents and elders?

• A) Ren
• B) Li
• C) Xiao
• D) Dao

Which of the following best describes Confucianism’s role in government?

• A) It encourages democracy
• B) It supports a merit-based bureaucracy
• C) It promotes religious theocracy
• D) It rejects all governance

The Hindu concept of Karma refers to:

• A) Ritual fasting
• B) The law of cause and effect
• C) Worship of multiple gods
• D) Reaching enlightenment

The caste system in Hinduism has been analyzed sociologically as:

• A) A system ensuring mobility
• B) A means of rigid stratification
• C) A temporary phase
• D) A form of absolute equality

Which of the following Hindu beliefs is most related to functionalism?

• A) The caste system
• B) The idea of Moksha
• C) Reincarnation challenging structures
• D) Karma encouraging struggles

What is the most sacred text in Judaism?

• A) The Vedas
• B) The Bible
• C) The Quran
• D) The Torah