Religion and Social Justice
| Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the relationship between religion and social justice. It covers various aspects of how religious beliefs and practices have influenced social justice movements and initiatives throughout history. | |
| Number of Questions: 15 | |
| Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
| Tags: religion social justice religious history social movements ethics |
Which religious tradition emphasizes the principle of 'ahimsa' or non-violence as a core tenet?
The concept of 'Jubilee' in the Hebrew Bible refers to a periodic redistribution of wealth and land, aiming to promote what social justice principle?
The teachings of which religious leader inspired the nonviolent civil rights movement led by Martin Luther King Jr. in the United States?
The concept of 'zakat' in Islam is a form of what type of religious obligation?
Which religious movement emerged in the 19th century, advocating for social justice and equality through nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience?
The concept of 'metta' or loving-kindness is a central teaching in which religious tradition?
Which religious text contains the teachings of Jesus Christ, including the Sermon on the Mount, which emphasizes love, forgiveness, and social justice?
The concept of 'dharma' in Hinduism encompasses what range of meanings?
Which religious leader advocated for nonviolent resistance against oppression and injustice, inspiring movements such as the Salt March in India?
The concept of 'tikkun olam' in Judaism refers to what ethical imperative?
Which religious tradition emphasizes the importance of social equality and the rejection of caste-based discrimination?
The concept of 'agape' in Christianity refers to what type of love?
Which religious text contains the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, including guidance on social justice, equality, and compassion?
The concept of 'karma' in Hinduism and Buddhism refers to what principle?
Which religious leader advocated for the equality of all people, regardless of race, gender, or social status, and condemned slavery and oppression?