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PHIL 200: Introduction to Philosophy - Quiz #1 (Spring 2013)

An introductory philosophy quiz covering key topics in philosophy for Spring 2013.

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1PHIL 200: Introduction to Philosophy-Quiz #1 (Spring 2013)PHIL 200/Spring 2013Quiz #1Please write clear, succinct answers to each of the following questions. Type and print out your answers, andanswer in complete sentences.You may consult the textbook, your lecture notes, and the notes that have been emailed to the class. Bear in mind,however, that you will be asked some of these questions on the midterm and final exams, which will be closed-notes and closed-book exams.The best way to learn from the quiz is as follows:1.Look at the quiz questions, and study your notes and the notes posted online, while referring to the quizquestions.2.Set the notes aside and take the quiz without looking at the notes, to see how well you do.3.Then consult the notes, revise your answers so that they are correct, and submit the quiz for credit.The quiz will be due in class on Monday, Feb. 11th(for the MW sections) and Tuesday, Feb 13th(for the TRsections). You must submit a hard copy of the quiz to receive credit for it.Short answer questions (1-8). These can be answered in one or two sentences each.Define Polytheism and give an example of a polytheistic religion.Polytheismis the worship or belief in manydeitiesassembled into apantheonofgodsandgoddesses,along with their ownreligionsandrituals. Hinduism is apolytheistic religion with many gods andgoddessesDefine Pantheism and give an example of a pantheistic religion.Pantheismis the belief that everything composes an all-encompassing,immanentGodor that theuniverseornatureis identical withdivinity. Most of the Pre-Christian religions werepantheistic such asHeraclitusandAnaximander.Define Monotheism and give an example ofa monotheistic religion.Belief in the existence and oneness of God is known as Monotheism and Islam is one such religionwhich believes in the existence and oneness of God known as Allah.What major religions are associated with the Abrahamic God?The majorreligions which are associated with the Abrahamic God are Judaism, Christianity, Islam andBahaiFaith and they are monotheist religions claiming their origin to Abraham.Define the terms ‘omnipotent’, ‘omniscient’ and ‘omnibenevolent’.TherearemanydifferentconceptionsofGod.Theyare‘omnipotent’,‘omniscient’and‘omnibenevolent’ which means that they attribute certain power to God and say that God is all powerful

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