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?

    <p>Pesantren</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To establish his own power and authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of modern culture shaped the Church of England?

    <p>The rationality of modern democratic and bureaucratic culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of globalist ideals?

    <p>The realm of markets and the spread of goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Raise the profits of private enterprises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between globalist and religious ideals?

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

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

    <p>To practice religion without the meddling of state authorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the view of globalists regarding the afterlife?

    <p>They are indifferent to the concept of an afterlife</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the relationship between religious evangelization and globalization?

    <p>Religious evangelization is a form of globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the belief of Christian fundamentalists regarding the Bible?

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

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Christian fundamentalists?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Americans practice their religion out of self-interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They believe in the inerrancy of the Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The cultural implications of globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Students will be able to identify the religious responses to globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Chapter 6: The Globalization of Religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>C &amp; E Publishing, Inc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

    How do religious fundamentalists view globalization?

    <p>As a threat to their religious values</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Its negative side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has the Catholic Church condemned about globalization?

    <p>Its 'throw away culture'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do religious fundamentalists use modern technology?

    <p>To use the full range of modern means of communication and organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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