History of Aboriginal Spirituality and Beliefs Quiz

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Which worldview is characterized by the belief that there is an impersonal energy underlying all existence?

Monist (correct)
Theocentric
Henothesit
Monotheist

What does a deist believe?

God exists but is far away and not involved in human affairs (correct)
There are many gods but worships one at a time
There is only one god
God is present in all nature and does not exist outside nature

What sociological model of religion includes the components sacred stories/myth and sacred symbols/rituals?

Code (Morality)
Encounter (correct)
Creed (Religious beliefs/teachings)
Community

What does an atheist believe?

One who denies the existence of god (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a polytheist believe?

One who believes that there are many gods (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Nostra Aetate' refer to?

The declaration on the relation of the Catholic church to non-Christian religions (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which worldview centers on society?

Secular (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Panentheism' refers to the belief that:

God is in all things and above all things (D) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Aboriginal spiritual practices with their descriptions:

Vision Quest = Young men undertake this to be accepted as adults in the community. Totem = A sacred object or symbol that serves as an emblem of a group of people, such as a family, clan, lineage, or tribe. Smudging = Sacred herbs are burned in a shell or bowl and the smoke is brushed over the people to purify them and places. Sweat Lodge = A closed structure with a pit where heated rocks are placed to purify the body, mind, spirit, and heart. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Aboriginal spiritual beliefs with their descriptions:

Spirit Power = Belief that everything in the world, both living and non-living, is connected. Cosmocentric = Belief that all living things and objects have a spirit and humans need to be in harmony with nature and with each other. Sacred Pipe Ceremony = Smoking the pipe stresses the unity of everything. Code (Morality) = Religious beliefs/teachings. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following aspects of Aboriginal spirituality with their cultural significance:

Clan Membership = An aspect of daily life that may have underlying spiritual meaning. Totem = An emblem of a group of people, such as a family, clan, lineage, or tribe. Vision Quest = Undertaken by young men to be accepted as adults in the community. Sweat Lodge = Used to purify the body, mind, spirit, and heart. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Aboriginal spiritual practices with their purposes:

Smudging = To purify people and places. Sweat Lodge = Purification of the body, mind, spirit, and heart. Sacred Pipe Ceremony = Stresses the unity of everything. Totem = Serves as an emblem of a group of people. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following aspects of Aboriginal spirituality with their connection to nature:

Spirit Power = Belief that everything in the world is connected. Cosmocentric = Belief that humans need to be in harmony with nature and with each other. Smudging = Used to purify people and places. Sweat Lodge = Purification of the body, mind, spirit, and heart. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Aboriginal spiritual beliefs with their characteristics:

Spirit Power = Belief that everything in the world is connected. Cosmocentric = Belief that all living things have a spirit and humans need to be in harmony with nature and with each other. Sacred Pipe Ceremony = Stresses the unity of everything. Code (Morality) = Religious beliefs/teachings. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Aboriginal spiritual practices with their symbolic significance:

Vision Quest = Undertaken by young men to be accepted as adults in the community. Totem = Symbol serving as an emblem of a group of people. Smudging = Symbolic act of purifying people and places. Sweat Lodge = Symbolic act of purifying body, mind, spirit, and heart. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Aboriginal spiritual practices with their purposes:

Vision Quest = To be accepted as adults in the community Totem = Serves as an emblem of a group of people Smudging = Used to purify people and places Sweat Lodge = To purify the body, mind, spirit, and heart Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Aboriginal spiritual beliefs with their characteristics:

Spirit Power = Belief that all living things and objects have a spirit Cosmocentric = Belief that everything in the world is connected Harmony with nature and others = Belief that humans need to be in harmony with nature and with each other Sacred Pipe Ceremony = Stresses the unity of everything Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Aboriginal spiritual practices with their symbolic significance:

Vision Quest = Young men do this, they must undertake it to be accepted as adults in the community Totem = Spirit being, sacred object, or symbol that serves as an emblem of a group of people Smudging = Sacred herbs are burned in a shell or bowl, smoke is brushed over the people Sweat Lodge = A closed structure with a pit where heated rocks are placed Signup and view all the answers

Match the following aspects of Aboriginal spirituality with their cultural significance:

Vision Quest = Symbolizes transition to adulthood and acceptance in the community Totem = Represents family, clan, lineage, or tribe identity Smudging = Purification ritual for people and places Sweat Lodge = Symbolizes purification of body, mind, spirit, and heart Signup and view all the answers

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Which worldview is characterized by the belief that there is an impersonal energy underlying all existence?

What does a deist believe?

What sociological model of religion includes the components sacred stories/myth and sacred symbols/rituals?

What does an atheist believe?

What does a polytheist believe?

What does the term 'Nostra Aetate' refer to?

Which worldview centers on society?

'Panentheism' refers to the belief that:

Match the following Aboriginal spiritual practices with their descriptions:

Match the following Aboriginal spiritual beliefs with their descriptions:

Match the following aspects of Aboriginal spirituality with their cultural significance:

Match the following Aboriginal spiritual practices with their purposes:

Match the following aspects of Aboriginal spirituality with their connection to nature:

Match the following Aboriginal spiritual beliefs with their characteristics:

Match the following Aboriginal spiritual practices with their symbolic significance:

Match the following Aboriginal spiritual practices with their purposes:

Match the following Aboriginal spiritual beliefs with their characteristics:

Match the following Aboriginal spiritual practices with their symbolic significance:

Match the following aspects of Aboriginal spirituality with their cultural significance:

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