AP Human Geography Chapter 6 Religion Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are Universalizing Religions?

Religions that focus on the teachings of one prophet.

Religions that attempt to be global and appeal to all people. (correct)

Religions that do not have a structured belief system.

Religions that appeal primarily to one group of people living in one place.

What is an Ethnic Religion?

A religion without any cultural ties.

A religion that spreads through missionaries.

A religion aiming to attract global followers.

A religion that appeals to a specific group. (correct)

What is a Branch in a religious context?

A large and fundamental division within a religion.

What is a Denomination?

A division of a branch of a religion that unites a number of local congregations. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Sect?

A relatively small group that has broken away from an established denomination. Signup and view all the answers

Monotheism is the belief in multiple gods.

False Signup and view all the answers

Polytheism is characterized by the belief in more than one god.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is Animism?

Traditional religions that believe in inanimate objects or natural events having living spirits. Signup and view all the answers

What do Missionaries do?

Individuals who transmit a universalizing religion through relocation diffusion. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term Pagan refer to?

A follower of a polytheistic religion in ancient times. Signup and view all the answers

What are Ghettos in a religious context?

City neighborhoods set up by law to be inhabited by Jews. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Pilgrimage?

A journey for religious purposes to a sacred place. Signup and view all the answers

What does Cosmogony refer to?

A set of religious beliefs concerning the origin of the universe. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Diocese?

The basic unit of geographic organization in the Roman Catholic Church. Signup and view all the answers

What are Autonomous Religions?

Religions that are self-sufficient with loose cooperation among communities. Signup and view all the answers

What is Fundamentalism?

A literal interpretation and strict adherence to basic principles of a religion. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Caste system?

A distinct hereditary order in Hindu society based on religious law. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Religion?

A system of beliefs that attempts to order life in terms of culturally perceived ultimate priorities. Signup and view all the answers

What is Secularism?

Indifference to or rejection of organized religious affiliations and ideas. Signup and view all the answers

What is Hinduism?

One of the oldest religions, dating back over 4000 years in the Indus River Valley. Signup and view all the answers

What is Buddhism?

A religion characterized by the belief in enlightenment through self-knowledge and moral living. Signup and view all the answers

What is Shintoism?

A religion located in Japan focusing on nature and ancestor worship. Signup and view all the answers

What is Taoism?

A philosophy founded by Lao-Tzu advocating living in harmony with nature. Signup and view all the answers

What is Feng Shui?

The Chinese art and science of placement and orientation of structures. Signup and view all the answers

What is Judaism?

A religion rooted in the teachings of Abraham who united his people to worship one god. Signup and view all the answers

What does Diaspora refer to?

The forceful dispersal of Jews from Jerusalem after its destruction by the Romans. Signup and view all the answers

What is Zionism?

The movement to unite Jewish people of the Diaspora to establish a national homeland. Signup and view all the answers

What is Christianity?

A religion based on the belief that Jesus, the son of God, teaches how to live according to God's plan. Signup and view all the answers

What is Islam?

A religion based on the teachings of Muhammad, who conveyed the verses of the Qur'an. Signup and view all the answers

What are Sacred Sites?

Places infused with religious meaning by people. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Minaret?

A tower attached to a mosque from which a crier calls Muslims to prayer. Signup and view all the answers

What is Hajj?

The Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, the birthplace of Muhammad. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Universalizing and Ethnic Religions

Universalizing religions aim for global appeal, attracting followers regardless of culture or location.
Ethnic religions are tied to specific cultural groups and generally remain within particular geographic boundaries.

Religious Organization

A branch is a significant division within a religion, indicating diversity in beliefs or practices.
Denominations are subdivisions of branches that comprise multiple congregations under a unified administration.
Sects are smaller groups that separate from established denominations, often with distinct beliefs.

Belief Systems

Monotheism is the belief in a single deity, while polytheism recognizes multiple deities.
Animism involves the belief in spirits inhabiting inanimate objects and natural phenomena.

Religious Practices and Missions

Missionaries work to spread universalizing religions through relocation diffusion.
Pilgrimages are journeys made for spiritual reasons to sacred locations.

Cosmology and Structure

Cosmogony refers to religious beliefs regarding the universe's origins.
In the Roman Catholic Church, a diocese represents the fundamental geographic organization structure.

Religious Autonomy and Fundamentalism

Autonomous religions operate independently, with minimal interaction among communities.
Fundamentalism involves strict adherence to basic religious principles and texts.

The caste system in Hinduism dictates social hierarchy based on hereditary order, with movement often through rebirth.
Secularism expresses apathy towards organized religions and related ideologies.

Major World Religions

Hinduism, one of the oldest religions, originated in the Indus River Valley over 4000 years ago.
Buddhism emphasizes enlightenment through self-knowledge and non-harm.
Shintoism, primarily practiced in Japan, centers on nature and ancestor reverence.
Taoism, founded by Lao-Tsu, advocates for harmony with nature and a simple life.
Christianity is rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, promoting a life aligned with divine principles.
Islam is based on the revelations of Muhammad, outlined in the Qu'ran.
Judaism is founded on the teachings of Abraham, focusing on monotheism and community.

Historical Context

The Jewish Diaspora was the forceful scattering of Jews from Jerusalem following its Roman destruction.
Zionism seeks to unite Jewish people globally and establish a national homeland in the historic land of Israel.

Sacred Practices and Structures

Sacred sites are locations imbued with religious significance.
Minarets are architectural features of mosques that call Muslims to prayer.
The Hajj is an essential pilgrimage for Muslims to Mecca, fulfilling a religious obligation.

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Explore key concepts from Chapter 6 of AP Human Geography focusing on religion. This quiz covers universalizing religions, ethnic religions, and important terminology. Test your knowledge and understanding of these fundamental divisions in religion.