Religious Renewal and Reform Movements

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Which of the following is NOT a major religious renewal movement?

  1. Protestantism

  2. Hinduism

  3. Buddhism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hinduism is a major religion, but it is not a renewal movement.

Who is considered the founder of Protestantism?

  1. Martin Luther

  2. John Calvin

  3. Ulrich Zwingli

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Ulrich Zwingli are all considered founders of Protestantism.

What was the main goal of the Protestant Reformation?

  1. To reform the Catholic Church

  2. To establish a new religion

  3. To promote religious freedom

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Protestant Reformation had multiple goals, including reforming the Catholic Church, establishing a new religion, and promoting religious freedom.

Which of the following is NOT a major branch of Protestantism?

  1. Lutheranism

  2. Calvinism

  3. Anglicanism

  4. Eastern Orthodoxy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Eastern Orthodoxy is a major branch of Christianity, but it is not a Protestant denomination.

What is the name of the movement that sought to reform Hinduism in the 19th century?

  1. Brahmo Samaj

  2. Arya Samaj

  3. Ramakrishna Mission

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj, and Ramakrishna Mission are all movements that sought to reform Hinduism in the 19th century.

Who is considered the founder of the Brahmo Samaj?

  1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  2. Debendranath Tagore

  3. Keshub Chandra Sen

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Ram Mohan Roy is considered the founder of the Brahmo Samaj.

What was the main goal of the Brahmo Samaj?

  1. To promote monotheism

  2. To reform Hindu rituals and customs

  3. To promote social justice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Brahmo Samaj had multiple goals, including promoting monotheism, reforming Hindu rituals and customs, and promoting social justice.

Who is considered the founder of the Arya Samaj?

  1. Swami Dayanand Saraswati

  2. Lala Lajpat Rai

  3. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Swami Dayanand Saraswati is considered the founder of the Arya Samaj.

What was the main goal of the Arya Samaj?

  1. To promote monotheism

  2. To reform Hindu rituals and customs

  3. To promote social justice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Arya Samaj had multiple goals, including promoting monotheism, reforming Hindu rituals and customs, and promoting social justice.

Who is considered the founder of the Ramakrishna Mission?

  1. Swami Vivekananda

  2. Swami Abhedananda

  3. Swami Brahmananda

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Swami Vivekananda is considered the founder of the Ramakrishna Mission.

What was the main goal of the Ramakrishna Mission?

  1. To promote spiritual development

  2. To provide social service

  3. To promote interfaith dialogue

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ramakrishna Mission had multiple goals, including promoting spiritual development, providing social service, and promoting interfaith dialogue.

Which of the following is NOT a major religious renewal movement in Islam?

  1. Wahhabism

  2. Salafism

  3. Sufism

  4. Shi'ism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shi'ism is a major branch of Islam, but it is not a renewal movement.

Who is considered the founder of Wahhabism?

  1. Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab

  2. Ibn Taymiyyah

  3. Muhammad ibn Saud

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab is considered the founder of Wahhabism.

What was the main goal of Wahhabism?

  1. To promote monotheism

  2. To reform Islamic rituals and customs

  3. To promote social justice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wahhabism had multiple goals, including promoting monotheism, reforming Islamic rituals and customs, and promoting social justice.

Who is considered the founder of Salafism?

  1. Ahmad ibn Hanbal

  2. Ibn Taymiyyah

  3. Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Ibn Taymiyyah, and Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab are all considered founders of Salafism.

What was the main goal of Salafism?

  1. To promote monotheism

  2. To reform Islamic rituals and customs

  3. To promote social justice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Salafism had multiple goals, including promoting monotheism, reforming Islamic rituals and customs, and promoting social justice.

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