Studies of Religion II

What is a continuing effect of dispossession on Aboriginal spiritualities?
A. Kinship links have remained.
B. Totemic diversity has remained.
C. Connection to European practices and culture have been lost.
D. Cultural practices, land and ancestral teachings have been lost.

An aim of the National Council of Churches in Australia is to foster the
A. promotion of ecumenical gatherings.
B. formation of a new religious tradition.
C. creation of a Christian denomination in Australia.
D. development of a Christian ecumenical sacred text.

Which of the following terms describes the recognition of past wrongs by non-Aboriginal people, and the building of respectful relationships with Aboriginal Peoples?
A. Assimilation
B. Integration
C. Reconciliation
D. Segregation

Which of the following best explains the importance of ceremonial life in Aboriginal spirituality?
A. It is purely used for social gatherings.
B. It is only performed during times of crisis and natural disasters.
C. It allows for the unified expression of beliefs for all worldviews.
D. It is a way to connect with the land, ancestors and spiritual beings.

What was the outcome of the Wik decision?
A. It abolished the concept of Native Title.
B. It overturned the declaration of terra nullius.
C. It determined that Native Title could coexist with pastoral leases.
D. It introduced constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Statement 1: A finding of the 2021 Australian Census was that Christianity decreased by more than one million people, but it was still Australia’s largest religious tradition. Statement 2: From 2016 to 2021, Hinduism was the fastest growing major religious tradition in Australia. Which of the following is correct?
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
D. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

Why is religious dialogue important in Australia post 1945?