Master Religious Ethics: Explore Ethical Teachings and Applications

Question 1

Which of the following is a fundamental ethical principle in Buddhism?

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Refrain from harming living beings

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Seek pleasure and avoid pain

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Follow divine laws

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Respect the rights of all individuals

Question 2

Which ethical theory focuses on fostering harmonious development of virtues within individuals?

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Virtue ethics

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Utilitarianism

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Deontology

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Kantianism

Question 3

In Sikhism, which concept emphasizes the importance of equality and selfless service?

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Langar

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Dharma

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Karma

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Moksha

Question 4

The ethical principle of non-maleficence requires us to:

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Avoid causing harm

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Maximize pleasure

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Comply with legal regulations

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Respect individual autonomy

Question 5

In Christianity, the theological virtue of love, known as 'agape', is primarily associated with:

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Unconditional love and compassion

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Enlightened self-interest

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Romantic and passionate love

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Love of God

Question 6

In Hinduism, the concept of 'ahimsa' refers to:

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Non-violence and compassion towards all living beings

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Truthfulness and honesty in speech and actions

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Detachment from worldly possessions and desires

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Renunciation of the material world

Question 7

Which ethical principle is central to Buddhism?

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The Eightfold Path

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The Five Precepts

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The Three Jewels

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The Ten Virtues

Question 8

According to Christian ethics, which virtue is considered paramount?

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Love

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Faith

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Hope

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Humility

Question 9

Which idea is fundamental to Immanuel Kant's ethical theory?

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Categorical imperative

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Utilitarianism

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Natural law

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Social contract

Question 10

What is a key value in Islamic ethics?

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Submission to God

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Respect for human rights

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Economic equality

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Individual freedom

Question 11

Which ethical principle is shared by Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism?

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The Golden Rule

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The Ten Commandments

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The Eightfold Path

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The Five Pillars of Islam

Question 12

What is the study of the ethical teachings of diverse religious traditions called?

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Comparative religious ethics

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Interfaith dialogue

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Religious pluralism

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World religions

Question 13

Which ethical principle is NOT a central teaching of Christianity?

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Obey authority without question

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Love your neighbor

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Seek justice and fairness

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Forgive those who harm you

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a key ethical principle in Buddhism?

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Self-denial

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Non-attachment

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Impermanence

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Compassion

Question 15

The Kantian ethical theory emphasizes:

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The categorical imperative

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The greatest happiness for the greatest number

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Utilitarian principles

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Virtue ethics

Question 16

The feminist critique of traditional ethics argues that:

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Ethics has been historically biased towards male perspectives

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Ethics should focus solely on women's experiences

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Ethics should prioritize women's rights

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Ethics should reject all forms of hierarchy

Question 17

The utilitarian approach to ethics seeks to determine:

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The action that produces the most happiness

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The most virtuous action

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The action that is most consistent with duty

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The action that is most in accordance with tradition

Question 18

The ethical concept of 'double effect' refers to:

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Unintentionally causing harm as a side effect of a good action

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Intentionally causing harm as a means to a good end

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Choosing the lesser of two evils

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Acting in accordance with both reason and emotion

Question 19

Which example demonstrates how religious ethical teachings can adapt to changing societal contexts?

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The gradual acceptance of contraception by some branches of Christianity

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The Buddhist principle of non-violence (ahimsa)

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The Jewish dietary laws, which have remained largely unchanged for centuries

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The Islamic prohibition on alcohol, which has been strictly enforced in many Muslim societies

Question 20

Which of the following is the fundamental ethical principle of Jainism?

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Non-violence (Ahimsa)

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Selflessness

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Detachment

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Equality

Question 21

According to Kantian ethics, an action is considered morally right if it:

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Is based on a maxim that can be universalized.

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Brings about the most good.

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Is consistent with the moral virtues.

Question 22

Which Christian theologian emphasized the innate goodness of human beings?

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Irenaeus

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Augustine

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Thomas Aquinas

Question 23

In Islam, the concept of 'halal' denotes:

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What is permitted and lawful.

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What is forbidden or unlawful.

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What is indifferent or neutral.

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What is recommended but not obligatory.

Question 24

A central ethical principle in Confucianism is:

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Ren (humaneness)

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Anatta

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Karma

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Ahimsa

Question 25

The Christian principle of 'agape' refers to:

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Unconditional love

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Love for one's neighbor

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Love for material possessions

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Love for one's enemies

Question 26

According to Situation Ethics, the rightness or wrongness of an action is based on:

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The unique circumstances in which it occurs.

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The intentions of the person performing it.

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The universal moral principles.

Question 27

In Hinduism, the principle of 'karma' is associated with:

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The consequences of one's actions.

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The ultimate goal of existence.

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The cycle of rebirth.

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The nature of the universe.

Question 28

The ethical theory of 'utilitarianism' emphasizes:

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Maximizing happiness and minimizing harm.

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Following universal moral principles.

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Acting out of duty.

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Developing one's character.