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Human Diversity in Education: An Integrative Approach, 4/e

Kenneth H. Cushner, Kent State University, Kent
Averil McClelland, Kent State University, Kent
Philip Safford, Case Western Reserve University

Religious Pluralism in Secular Classrooms

Multiple Choice


1	The establishment clause of the First Amendment specifies that:
		A)	The United States is a society founded on religious principles.
		B)	Congress will guarantee that individuals have a religious upbringing.
		C)	Congress will make no laws with respect to the establishment of religion .
		D)	The United States will act against those who try to establish a religion.


2	With respect to religion, the increasing interdependence of the world's social systems means that:
		A)	We know very little about other religions.
		B)	One religious system can have a major impact on all social systems.
		C)	There is increasing pressure to "mind our own business" and leave others alone.
		D)	None of the above


3	Which of the following ideas has its roots in the Judeo-Christian heritage?
		A)	Individual life is not sacred.
		B)	Mohammed is a god-like figure.
		C)	Human beings are "at one" with nature.
		D)	Human beings are destined to rule over nature.


4	Current membership in Islam in the United States is composed of all of the following, except:
		A)	African Americans
		B)	Saudi Americans
		C)	Russian Americans
		D)	Egyptian Americans


5	Which of the following are examples of possible ways to include religious history in the curriculum?
		A)	Major works of art in art class
		B)	Islamic geometrical designs in math class
		C)	Dietary regulations in health or home economics class
		D)	All of the above


6	Tensions regarding schools and religious matters have emerged due to the school's role in:
		A)	upholding the separation of church and state
		B)	fostering ethical behavior
		C)	avoiding all religious topics and discussions
		D)	none of the above


7	In the decision Wisconsin v. Yoder, the Supreme Court stipulated that Old Order Amish parents could withdraw their children from public school at the end of eighth grade on the principle that:
		A)	Amish children had learned enough by that time.
		B)	The Amish were a trustworthy people.
		C)	The state's interest in compulsory schooling must be balanced by other interests protected by the Constitution, such as the free exercise of religion clause.
		D)	Compulsory attendance laws were inherently unlawful.


8	Most people are against the use of nonsectarian prayers in schools because they believe that:
		A)	such prayers are too religious in nature
		B)	such prayers are badly written
		C)	such prayers debase all religious beliefs by trying to please everyone
		D)	such prayers take too much time away from the basics


9	A common argument in favor of public funding for private schools is that:
		A)	Parents have to pay public school taxes anyway.
		B)	Parochial schools may convert nonbelievers.
		C)	Private schools educate less well than public schools.
		D)	Church and state should be separated.


10	All of the following are ethical issues for teachers with respect to religion in public schools, except:
		A)	the responsibility of teachers to be aware of and understand the religious backgrounds of their students
		B)	the responsibility of teachers to see that students follow the tenets of their religion
		C)	the responsibility of teachers to know the law with respect to religious issues
		D)	responsibility of teachers to be sensitive to students' religious beliefs

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