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| Which subject | Religion |
| What age group | Year or Grade 9 |
| What topic | New religious movements |
| Question types | Mixed |
| Number of questions | 15 |
| Number of answers | 4 |
| Correct answers | Exactly 1 |
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Answer the following questions about new religious movements. Some questions will require you to choose from the options provided, while others will need a written response.
What is a new religious movement (NRM)?
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Which of the following is considered a characteristic of new religious movements?
A. They always originate from well-established religions.
B. They often form in response to the cultural and social conditions of their time.
C. They strictly adhere to traditional religious practices.
D. They have a long historical foundation.
Who is often seen as the founder of the Hare Krishna movement?
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Which of the following NRMs emerged in the United States in the 19th century?
A. Scientology
B. The Bahá'í Faith
C. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism)
D. The Unification Church
What is the primary scripture of the Church of Scientology?
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Which of the following is a belief commonly associated with the Raelian movement?
A. The worship of multiple gods
B. The belief in an imminent apocalypse
C. The idea that life on Earth was created by an extraterrestrial species
D. The pursuit of enlightenment through meditation
In which country did the New Religious Movement 'Falun Gong' originate?
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What is one common reason people join new religious movements?
A. The desire to adhere strictly to traditional roles and authority
B. A search for community or belonging
C. To accumulate wealth and power
D. The obligation to continue family traditions
Which of the following teachings is primarily associated with the Unification Church?
A. The concept of original sin
B. The belief in a divine figure coming to unite all religions
C. The necessity of shunning all other faiths
D. The rejection of all forms of government
What role does social media play in modern NRMs?
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Which New Religious Movement is often known for its emphasis on environmentalism and spirituality?
A. The Church of the SubGenius
B. Neo-Paganism
C. Heaven's Gate
D. The Divine Light Mission
What is the correct term for a religious group considered to be outside the mainstream of religious traditions?
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Which new religious movement was established by the teachings of a former lunatic?
A. The Jehovah's Witnesses
B. The Nation of Islam
C. The Aetherius Society
D. The Children of God
What is a common criticism of some new religious movements?
A. They lack any form of community support.
B. They discourage individual thought and autonomy.
C. They promote a strict adherence to government law.
D. They often have a long-standing history.
Which event is commonly seen as a significant turning point for many new religious movements during the 20th century?
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