Globalization and Culture

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What is the viewpoint of Peter Berger regarding the contemporary world?

It is becoming increasingly secular.

It is unaffected by religious influences.

It is experiencing a decline in religious fervor.

It is furiously religious. (correct)

What is the significance of religion in the Malaysian Government?

It is relegated to the periphery of the political system.

It is completely separated from the political system.

It is placed at the center of the political system. (correct)

It is only mentioned in the Constitution as an afterthought.

What is a characteristic of religious movements in the modern era?

They reject all secular themes and practices.

They are only found in Christianity.

They often appropriate secular themes and practices. (correct)

They only focus on religious teachings.

What is the name of the Islamic schools in Indonesia that provide a broad education?

Pesantren Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for King Henry VIII's breakaway from Roman Catholicism?

To establish his own power and authority. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of modern culture shaped the Church of England?

The rationality of modern democratic and bureaucratic culture. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of globalist ideals?

The realm of markets and the spread of goods and services Signup and view all the answers

What do globalists aim to achieve in their dealings with private enterprises?

Raise the profits of private enterprises Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between globalist and religious ideals?

Globalists prioritize earthy categories, while religious ideals prioritize superior affiliations Signup and view all the answers

Why do certain groups 'flee' their communities and create sanctuaries?

To practice religion without the meddling of state authorities Signup and view all the answers

What is the view of globalists regarding the afterlife?

They are indifferent to the concept of an afterlife Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of religion in the context of globalization?

A pro-active force that gives communities a new basis for identity Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between religious evangelization and globalization?

Religious evangelization is a form of globalization Signup and view all the answers

What is the belief of Christian fundamentalists regarding the Bible?

Every word in the Bible is literally true and cannot be contradicted Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of Christian fundamentalists?

They often oppose homosexuality, pre-marital sex, and the teaching of evolution in schools Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between religion and law in the United States?

Religion and law are fused together to build a modern secular society Signup and view all the answers

What did Alexis de Tocqueville observe about American religion in the early 1800s?

Americans practice their religion out of self-interest Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of most Christian denominations?

They believe in the inerrancy of the Bible Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Module 2 in the context of globalization?

The cultural implications of globalization Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome of Lesson 7 in relation to globalization and religion?

Students will be able to identify the religious responses to globalization Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of religion according to the provided text?

The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the chapter required for reading in relation to the globalization of religion?

Chapter 6: The Globalization of Religion Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the publishing company that released the book 'The Contemporary World'?

C & E Publishing, Inc. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Term Bank in the context of the lesson?

To provide a list of key terms related to globalization and religion Signup and view all the answers

What is the government's approach to combating communalism in India?

Promoting secularism and allowing individuals to follow their own religious path Signup and view all the answers

What is the irony in the clashes between Hindu and Muslim fundamentalist groups in India?

That India's founders, including Gandhi, promoted religious pluralism Signup and view all the answers

How do religious fundamentalists view globalization?

As a threat to their religious values Signup and view all the answers

What has the World Council of Churches criticized about economic globalization?

Its negative side Signup and view all the answers

What has the Catholic Church condemned about globalization?

Its 'throw away culture' Signup and view all the answers

How do religious fundamentalists use modern technology?

To use the full range of modern means of communication and organization Signup and view all the answers