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12/15/24, 11:32 PM Feruz Habteselassie - RELS 3305-002 Esotericism, Magic and the Occult Fall 2024 CREDIT - Mount Royal University Quiz 1 - Results Attempt 1 of 1 Written Sep 23, 2024 10:28 PM - Sep 23, 2024 10:58 PM...

12/15/24, 11:32 PM Feruz Habteselassie - RELS 3305-002 Esotericism, Magic and the Occult Fall 2024 CREDIT - Mount Royal University Quiz 1 - Results Attempt 1 of 1 Written Sep 23, 2024 10:28 PM - Sep 23, 2024 10:58 PM Attempt Score 20.5 / 22 - A Overall Grade (Highest Attempt) 20.5 / 22 - A Question 1 1 / 1 point Which of the following offers the most precise definition of the term "occult"? Hidden, obscure and mysterious Having a secret, inner meaning that is hard for most people to understand Religious practices of outsider groups Rejected knowledge Question 2 1 / 1 point Which of the following best describes the connotations of the word "occult"? It has always been used pejoratively to refer to the ritual practices of "enemies" More neutral than pejorative, and even when used pejoratively, at least it implies "being part of an elite" instead of "being ignorant" It used to be used neutrally to talk about unexplained forces, but over time has come to be used pejoratively Question 3 1 / 1 point https://learn.mru.ca/d2l/lms/quizzing/user/quiz_submissions_attempt.d2l?isprv=&qi=97062&ai=897426&isInPopup=0&cfql=0&fromQB=0&fromSubmiss… 1/6 12/15/24, 11:32 PM Feruz Habteselassie - RELS 3305-002 Esotericism, Magic and the Occult Fall 2024 CREDIT - Mount Royal University Which of the following figures in the academic study of esotericism is neither a religionist scholar, nor a Marxist one? Theodore Adorno C. G. Jung Mircea Eliade Antoine Faivre Question 4 0 / 1 point Which of the following best describes how the word "magic" was used by the first Greeks who used this term? They were denigrating the religious practices of the Egyptians They were praising the religious practices of the Persians They were praising the religious practices of the Egyptians They were denigrating the religious practices of the Persians Question 5 2.5 / 3 points In your own words, briefly articulate three points Otto makes in defense of magic and magicians. In his article, Otto summarizes the different negative attitudes toward magic into three categories. He explains how the prevalence/popularity of each of these stereotypes would ebb and flow throughout history. The first stereotype Otto mentions is magic being the antithesis of religion -that it goes against religion and is thus "unholy"/'sacrilegious" (this attitude places religion on one, positive end and magic on the opposite, evil end). The second stereotype listed is that magic is inefficacious, meaning that it's believed to be "impossible" and/or doesn't work (this stereotype puts into question the believer's ability for 'logical' thinking). Lastly, Otto mentions the stereotype that magic and the ways it's believed https://learn.mru.ca/d2l/lms/quizzing/user/quiz_submissions_attempt.d2l?isprv=&qi=97062&ai=897426&isInPopup=0&cfql=0&fromQB=0&fromSubmiss… 2/6 12/15/24, 11:32 PM Feruz Habteselassie - RELS 3305-002 Esotericism, Magic and the Occult Fall 2024 CREDIT - Mount Royal University to be practiced are immoral and unethical (this puts into question the believer's "humanity" or morality). The correct answer is not displayed for Written Response type questions. Hide question 5 feedback Feedback The first two points here seem a bit more clearly articulated than the third, but this is still a solid summary of the stereotypes in question! Question 6 1 / 1 point When scholars use the term "Hermeticism," they are referring to practices that existed earlier in history than those they refer to via the term "Hermetism." True False Question 7 2 / 2 points Four of the following are things the Greek god Hermes is associated with, and four are things the Egyptian god Thoth is associated with. Select only the features that are associated with Thoth. Bureaucratic record-keeping Regulating the phases of the Moon Escorting people to and from the underworld Fertility of flocks and pastures Inventing mathematics Judging what happens to the dead https://learn.mru.ca/d2l/lms/quizzing/user/quiz_submissions_attempt.d2l?isprv=&qi=97062&ai=897426&isInPopup=0&cfql=0&fromQB=0&fromSubmiss… 3/6 12/15/24, 11:32 PM Feruz Habteselassie - RELS 3305-002 Esotericism, Magic and the Occult Fall 2024 CREDIT - Mount Royal University Skillful use of the voice and body Patron of both merchants and thieves Question 8 1 / 1 point Which of the following topics is not associated with texts that are classified as part of the technical Hermetica? Rituals of ceremonial magic for such purposes as healing, sorcery, etc. Alchemical processes and recipes Astronomical information and its astrological significance Speculation about how the world was created and similar philosophical topics Question 9 3 / 3 points Select only the items on this list that correspond to core features of esotericism according to Faivre. You cannot select more than three items. Esotericists believe that an intimate relationship exists between the spiritual world outside of us and the spiritual world within us. Esotericists believe that sincere engagement with spiritual knowledge and practices should transform us in a positive way. Esotericists believe that through the power of imagination, we can commune with spiritual beings and realities intermediate between ourselves and the Ultimate. Esotericists believe that if one peers beneath the surface, one will discover that all religions actually believe the same things. Esotericists regulate who is or isn't one of them by demanding that people undergo initiation before being welcomed into the group. Esotericists define themselves as a unique group of people who occupy separate social spaces from "ordinary" people. Question 10 1 / 1 point https://learn.mru.ca/d2l/lms/quizzing/user/quiz_submissions_attempt.d2l?isprv=&qi=97062&ai=897426&isInPopup=0&cfql=0&fromQB=0&fromSubmiss… 4/6 12/15/24, 11:32 PM Feruz Habteselassie - RELS 3305-002 Esotericism, Magic and the Occult Fall 2024 CREDIT - Mount Royal University Which of the following terms for Ultimate Reality is used exclusively by Neoplatonists, not by Gnostics? The Monad The Pleroma The Absolute The One Question 11 1 / 1 point Which of the following was the philosopher Porphyry best known for? He was an influential Gnostic who got into many arguments with the central philosopher associated with Neoplatonism He was the central philosopher associated with Neoplatonism He added contemplative and ritual practices to Neoplatonism that amplified its esoteric elements He compiled and edited the writings of the central philosopher associated with Neoplatonism Question 12 1 / 1 point Both Neoplatonists and Gnostics agreed that human beings are not "at home" in this world and should ultimately strive to "return" to a higher reality. True False Question 13 1 / 1 point Which of the following terms for metaphysical components of reality is more typically used by Neoplatonists than by Gnostics? Emanations The Intellect Aeons https://learn.mru.ca/d2l/lms/quizzing/user/quiz_submissions_attempt.d2l?isprv=&qi=97062&ai=897426&isInPopup=0&cfql=0&fromQB=0&fromSubmiss… 5/6 12/15/24, 11:32 PM Feruz Habteselassie - RELS 3305-002 Esotericism, Magic and the Occult Fall 2024 CREDIT - Mount Royal University The Demiurge Question 14 4 / 4 points Four of the following are propositions that Neoplatonists would agree with, while the other four are propositions more typical of Gnostics. Select only those statements illustrative of the Neoplatonist position. Sophia is a tragic figure whose mistakes led to the creation of the material universe. A good way to teach people philosophy is to use dramatic, colorful mythological stories portraying conflict between a diverse variety of divine beings. We ought to try to purify ourselves from the taint of worldliness by not getting involved in such things as politics or starting a family. Divine beings should always be portrayed in a respectful way, not as bunglers who created the world by making a series of mistakes. The Soul is like the Sun: its energies make things happen in this world without it having to actually descend into the world. A philosophical education should train people to use reason and to become more virtuous citizens. The flaws present in the world are there because matter is hard to work with even despite the best intentions of the creator entity, not because that creator had evil intentions Our souls are being kept imprisoned in matter by malevolent entities associated with the astrological planets. Done https://learn.mru.ca/d2l/lms/quizzing/user/quiz_submissions_attempt.d2l?isprv=&qi=97062&ai=897426&isInPopup=0&cfql=0&fromQB=0&fromSubmiss… 6/6