Nature and Purpose of Marriage

In this lesson, we will continue our study of Relationships and Families by exploring the nature and purpose of marriage. We will learn about the traditional views on heterosexual marriage, monogamy and polygamy and Islamic, Secular and Christian views of marriage.

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Nature and Purpose of Marriage

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Q1.Which of the following is NOT a term for a type of marriage? (Select two)

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Q2.What are the two types of polygamy?

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Q3.Which of the following is a legal term?

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Q4.Many Muslims regularly commit bigamy. True or False?

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Q5.What is the maximum number of wives a Muslim man may have?

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Q6.For which of the following branches or denominations of Christianity is marriage NOT a sacrament? Select two options.

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Q7.Which of the following religious or non-religious traditions expect marriage for all adherents?

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Q8.When is the earliest known record of marriage dated?

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Nature and Purpose of Marriage

This is a short quiz to test your knowledge and understanding from your lesson on the Nature and Purpose of Marriage.

Q1.Which of the following is NOT a term for a type of marriage? (Select two)

Select two (2) boxes

1/8

Q2.What are the two types of polygamy?

Select two (2) boxes

2/8

Q3.Which of the following is a legal term?

3/8

Q4.Many Muslims regularly commit bigamy. True or False?

4/8

Q5.What is the maximum number of wives a Muslim man may have?

5/8

Q6.For which of the following branches or denominations of Christianity is marriage NOT a sacrament? Select two options.

Select two (2) boxes

6/8

Q7.Which of the following religious or non-religious traditions expect marriage for all adherents?

7/8

Q8.When is the earliest known record of marriage dated?

8/8

Lesson summary: Nature and Purpose of Marriage

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