Transnational Religion in the 20th Century
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What is a significant feature of the world in the 20th century?

  • Rise of secularism across the globe
  • Migration of faiths across the globe (correct)
  • Diminishing importance of religion
  • Globalization of economic power

What is the concept referred to as 'religion going global'?

  • Religion transnationalism (correct)
  • Globalization
  • Secularism
  • Religious particularism

What role does religion play for immigrants?

  • Provides a sense of identity
  • Provides a sense of accountability
  • Offers a sense of security
  • All of the above (correct)

What was not predicted by secularists in the 21st century?

<p>The rise of religious extremism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does religion provide to activists like Osama Bin Laden?

<p>Moral legitimacy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What metaphor does religion provide in the context of spiritual struggle?

<p>Metaphor of cosmic war (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation behind recent acts of religious terrorism, according to the text?

<p>To make a powerful impact on public consciousness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following events is NOT mentioned as a religion-driven conflict in the text?

<p>Iraq War (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of globalization, what three enormous problems are mentioned?

<p>Identity, Accountability, and Security (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements BEST describes the target selection in recent acts of religious terrorism?

<p>Targets are transnational and symbolic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a member of the al Qaeda network implicated in the September 11 attack?

<p>Australians (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text mean by 'politics have become “religionized”'?

<p>Politics have taken on religious characteristics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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