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update on World Religions! - hoagland - 05-18-2010
Here is my feedback for the DSST World Religions test. I cannot access the specific exam feedback, even though I am a paying member, due to possible server problems(??). If someone could post this there for me that would be great!
Today I went and passed the DSST World Religions with a 467! I studied for about 2 weeks, although my primarily studied hard for just one week. The resources I used were the following:
IC: The IC flashcards give you much extra information, but relevant information at the same time. Definitely know these as you go into the test.
Specific Exam Feedback: The feedback for this test is wonderful! I went and copied every single question people said might be on there and went and looked them up. I made my own study guide and quizzed myself with this information.
Religions of the World by Lewis M. HOpfe and Mark R. Woodward: I used this to get familiar with the religions. A good read-through although a little frustrating at times.
The test consisted of 94 questions. I finished going through all the questions in 30 minutes and then reviewed for 15 minutes (although I couldâve finished a lot earlier). Some of the questions on the test were straightforward questions, while others were a little subjective at times. I didnât find the test to be that hard, although prior knowledge of questions on this forum are going to help you A BUNCH! Researching the answers to all the questions in how I got familiar with this test.
Some of the questions that I remember were the following:
What was the most popular sect of Jews in Israel?
What is the most populous sect of Jews?
Who fought with Egypt that resulted in the resignation of Anwar Sadat and later his assassination? (Israel)
Who was the âFounder of Judaismâ? (Abraham)
Who was Abrahamâs son that he almost sacrificed in replace of a ram? (Isaac)
What influenced the Taliban and Osama-bin-Ladan? Wahhabism, Jihadism, and a couple other weird ones were the choices.
The festival Holi was dedicated to who? Vishnu.
What people influenced the development of Hindusm? (Aryans)
What did Buddha do with the majority of his time after he found enlightenment? Teach, study, meditate, and one moreâ¦
What Jewish holiday is the âFestival of Lightsâ? (Hanukkah)
A question on the Jewish Diaspora.
I had a few questions on the difference or âmost important differenceâ between Roman Catholism and Eastern Orthodoxy. Look up their views on the papacy, infant immersion, icons/statues, and celibacy.
Know some about Allah and what Muslims believe about him: What was NOT true of Allah? He is the creator. He is/will be a messiah. He has foreknowledge of peoplesâ actions. Canât remember the last one.
What god does Zoroastrianism believe in? (Ahura Mazda)
What good does Bhatki-marga do for people? Give them special knowledge was one of the answers.
One question on Emperor Asoka.
What does âShintoâ mean? Way of the gods.
Mahayana Buddhismâs bodhisattvas canât be described by? Piety, compassion, righteousness, andâ¦
A question about the Tao and a question about Lao-tzu as the founder of Taoism.
Know Pelagius disagreed with Augustine on predestination.
The founder of Zionism is Theodore Herzl.
What does NOT influence or help (canât remember the word they used) Muslims? Jinn, Angels, the Koran, or the Hadith.
The Jewish leaders were responsible for Jesusâ crucifixation.
The main believe that separates Christianity from Judaism is believe in the resurrection of Jesus.
What is a difference between Buddhism and the belief of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism?
Theosophy is related to what religion? (Hinduism)
A question about Kalam â what it meant or did.
What is the five books of the Hebrew Bible called? (the Torah)
What books do the Church of Later Day Saints Accept? (The Book of Mormon, Doctrines and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price, were three of the four answers. Hadnât heard of the other).
Had one question about a denomination belonging to the ANABAPTIST sect.
Had a question about what the combination of the Mishnah and Gemara is. (The Talmud)
What is celebrated during Shebbat (I think the Passover)
Melagius believed that human nature is inherently good.
The Bhagavad Gita did not teach which of the following? Know some about this.
A question on the purpose or result of the Second Vatican Council.
Why did Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire? Roads, language, no common religion, Roman slaves, and one more were the answersâ¦
What was the major principle of Confucianism? They included Jen AND Li in the answers â so make sure you can decide between the two.
What worshipping does filique piety promote/based off of? Ancestor worship.
A question about the relationships of Confucianism.
A question about Yahweh also known as Adonai
Make sure you know some Jewish terms for God? Answers included Elohim, El Shaddai, and a couple other âElâs.
There might be some more I think up, but here is a good start of what was on my test. Again â study the IC cards and research about what people say on here, and you will be definitely prepared. Yahweh bless anyone who plans to take this test in the future!!
`Dakota
update on World Religions! - Ruddigore - 05-19-2010
Nice work!
Consider your feedback posted.
update on World Religions! - hoagland - 05-19-2010
Thank you!
`Dakota
update on World Religions! - Katterina - 05-20-2010
Congrats on the great score! Looks like a very interesting exam as well.
