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Examples of ethnic religions include?
Examples of ethnic religions include?
- Judaism (correct)
- Hinduism
- Buddhism
- Daoism (correct)
What are the Julian and Gregorian calendars?
What are the Julian and Gregorian calendars?
Christian calendars that are now used as standard calendars in much of the world.
Which is NOT a characteristic of hierarchical religion?
Which is NOT a characteristic of hierarchical religion?
It encourages each congregation to be self-sufficient.
What is the dominant branch in the whole of Islam?
What is the dominant branch in the whole of Islam?
What is the dominant branch of Islam in Iran?
What is the dominant branch of Islam in Iran?
What is the study of spatial connections in religion?
What is the study of spatial connections in religion?
Can both universalizing and ethnic religions diffuse to different populations around the world?
Can both universalizing and ethnic religions diffuse to different populations around the world?
For most of the past 2,000 years, Jews have been?
For most of the past 2,000 years, Jews have been?
What do geographers focus on when studying religions?
What do geographers focus on when studying religions?
What characteristic distinguishes religion in Latin America from North America?
What characteristic distinguishes religion in Latin America from North America?
Where are Muslims clustered?
Where are Muslims clustered?
How did Christianity first diffuse from its hearth?
How did Christianity first diffuse from its hearth?
What can we infer about the religious composition in France?
What can we infer about the religious composition in France?
What is an ethnic religion?
What is an ethnic religion?
What does the analysis of provided Map 1 indicate about Germany?
What does the analysis of provided Map 1 indicate about Germany?
What role do religious ideas play in the relationship between culture, religion, and the physical environment?
What role do religious ideas play in the relationship between culture, religion, and the physical environment?
Which is not an ethnic Asian religion?
Which is not an ethnic Asian religion?
A person attempting to detect ______ within forests and streams would likely be an animist.
A person attempting to detect ______ within forests and streams would likely be an animist.
What characteristic of an ethnic religion is highlighted?
What characteristic of an ethnic religion is highlighted?
Why is Judaism classified as an ethnic rather than a universalizing religion?
Why is Judaism classified as an ethnic rather than a universalizing religion?
What is a relatively small group that has broken away from an established church called?
What is a relatively small group that has broken away from an established church called?
What is the world's largest universalizing religion?
What is the world's largest universalizing religion?
Which of the following is not a universalizing religion?
Which of the following is not a universalizing religion?
What is Lutheranism an example of?
What is Lutheranism an example of?
What did the concept of a ghetto originally refer to?
What did the concept of a ghetto originally refer to?
What is the world's largest ethnic religion?
What is the world's largest ethnic religion?
What does Hinduism's caste system do?
What does Hinduism's caste system do?
What best describes the situation of religion in Tibet?
What best describes the situation of religion in Tibet?
How is Quebec's landscape distinguished from neighboring Canadian provinces and the United States?
How is Quebec's landscape distinguished from neighboring Canadian provinces and the United States?
Why is religion a good example of tensions between globalization and local diversity?
Why is religion a good example of tensions between globalization and local diversity?
What is the belief in the existence of only one god called?
What is the belief in the existence of only one god called?
What are beliefs concerning the origin of the universe called?
What are beliefs concerning the origin of the universe called?
What can we infer about the store owner's bias when signs read 'No Irish Need Apply'?
What can we infer about the store owner's bias when signs read 'No Irish Need Apply'?
What is likely about a person from northern Germany regarding their adherence?
What is likely about a person from northern Germany regarding their adherence?
What could a historian hypothesize about U.S. Cold War opposition to the Soviet Union?
What could a historian hypothesize about U.S. Cold War opposition to the Soviet Union?
Flashcards
Ethnic Religion
Ethnic Religion
A religion specific to a particular culture or group of people, often tied to local customs and landscapes.
Daoism
Daoism
An ancient Chinese philosophy and religion emphasizing harmony with the natural order.
Confucianism
Confucianism
A Chinese ethical and philosophical system emphasizing social harmony and moral conduct.
Judaism
Judaism
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Hierarchical Religion
Hierarchical Religion
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Sunni Islam
Sunni Islam
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Shiite Islam
Shiite Islam
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Julian Calendar
Julian Calendar
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Gregorian Calendar
Gregorian Calendar
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Universalizing Religion
Universalizing Religion
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Monotheism
Monotheism
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Cosmogony
Cosmogony
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Latin America
Latin America
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Religious Spatial Connections
Religious Spatial Connections
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Religious Diffusion
Religious Diffusion
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Caste System
Caste System
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Globalization vs. Local Diversity
Globalization vs. Local Diversity
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Religious Discrimination
Religious Discrimination
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Soviet Union's Religious Policies
Soviet Union's Religious Policies
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Irish Immigration
Irish Immigration
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Study Notes
Ethnic Religions
- Ethnic religions provide spiritual traditions for specific cultural groups, notable examples include Daoism, Confucianism, and Judaism.
- Ethnic religions typically reflect agricultural cycles and regional dynamics.
Calendars
- The Julian and Gregorian calendars are Christian calendars widely adopted as standard timekeeping systems globally.
Hierarchical Religions
- Hierarchical religions, unlike those that promote self-sufficiency in congregations, have distinct levels of authority and organization.
Branches of Islam
- Sunni Islam represents the largest branch in the world.
- Shiite Islam is predominantly practiced in Iran, forming a significant sect.
Spatial Connections in Religion
- Researchers studying Tibetan Buddhism and the Dalai Lama focus on how religious practices interconnect spatially and culturally.
- Analyzing the origins and diffusion of religions highlights their geographic spread and transformations over time.
Global Diffusion of Religions
- Both universalizing (like Christianity) and ethnic religions (such as Judaism) can spread across different populations globally.
- Historically, Jews have been spread throughout the world, illustrating the global nature of religious dispersal.
Regional Religion Characteristics
- Latin America is characterized by a Roman Catholic majority, differentiating it from North America.
- Map analyses indicate Catholic populations in France and a majority of Protestants in northern Germany.
Cultural and Physical Environment Interaction
- Religious beliefs can influence modifications in the physical environment, showcasing culture's role in shaping place.
Caste System in Hinduism
- Hinduism has a caste system that categorizes individuals into distinct social classes, affecting societal structure and individual roles.
Globalization vs. Local Diversity
- Religion exemplifies the tension between global ideologies and local identities, as core beliefs can conflict with global perspectives.
Concepts of Monotheism and Cosmogony
- Monotheism refers to the belief in a single deity, while cosmogony deals with origin narratives of the universe, revealing diverse spiritual and philosophical understandings.
Historical Context of Discrimination
- Historical prejudices, like those against Irish immigrants, often aligned with religious affiliations, highlighting societal tensions between Protestant and Catholic groups.
Impact of the Soviet Union on Religion
- The Soviet Union's restrictive religious policies led to heightened emphasis on religious identity in the United States, seen as a counter to communist ideologies.
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Test your knowledge of Chapter 6 in AP Human Geography with these flashcards. Explore important concepts related to ethnic religions, calendars, and hierarchical religions. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of key terms and definitions from the chapter.
