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Which of the following is NOT considered a sacred place of worship?
Which of the following is NOT considered a sacred place of worship?
Which of the following is a major Buddhist festival that commemorates important events in the life of Buddha?
Which of the following is a major Buddhist festival that commemorates important events in the life of Buddha?
Which term refers to the systematic and deliberate destruction of a specific group based on their national, ethnic, racial, or religious identity?
Which term refers to the systematic and deliberate destruction of a specific group based on their national, ethnic, racial, or religious identity?
According to the provided text, which religion emphasizes the concept of 'the third eye' representing harmony?
According to the provided text, which religion emphasizes the concept of 'the third eye' representing harmony?
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What is the main idea behind the Islamic quote about Allah forgiving those who call upon him with hope?
What is the main idea behind the Islamic quote about Allah forgiving those who call upon him with hope?
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In reference to the quote from Buddhism, what is the key concept related to suffering?
In reference to the quote from Buddhism, what is the key concept related to suffering?
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What core principle does the Jewish scripture regarding treating strangers with empathy emphasize?
What core principle does the Jewish scripture regarding treating strangers with empathy emphasize?
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What does the indigenous quote suggest about nature?
What does the indigenous quote suggest about nature?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the Seven Grandfather Teachings?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Seven Grandfather Teachings?
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Which of these is a term for the Islamic concept of pilgrimage?
Which of these is a term for the Islamic concept of pilgrimage?
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In the Hindu caste system, which group is primarily associated with warriors and rulers?
In the Hindu caste system, which group is primarily associated with warriors and rulers?
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Which of these terms refers to a dispersion of people from their homeland?
Which of these terms refers to a dispersion of people from their homeland?
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What is the Indigenous name often used to refer to the creator?
What is the Indigenous name often used to refer to the creator?
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Which of these is considered a purification ceremony among Indigenous peoples?
Which of these is considered a purification ceremony among Indigenous peoples?
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What does the term 'Nostra Aetate' mean?
What does the term 'Nostra Aetate' mean?
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What is the concept of 'Dharma' most closely associated with?
What is the concept of 'Dharma' most closely associated with?
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Study Notes
Buddhism
- Founder: Siddhartha Gautama
- Important document of the Catholic Church: Nostra Aetate, meaning "In Our Time" in Latin. Created in 1965.
- Guide of belief: The Three Jewels, Eightfold Path, Five Precepts
- Concepts: Karma, rebirth, Dharma
Polytheism vs Monotheism
- Polytheism: Belief in multiple gods
- Monotheism: Belief in one god
Hindu Caste System
- Brahmins: Priests, teachers, intellectuals
- Kshatriyas: Warriors, rulers, leaders
- Vaishyas: Merchants, traders, landowners
- Shudras: Laborers, servants
Indigenous People's God
- Kitchi-Manitou (Name used by some indigenous peoples for God)
Islamic Beliefs About Jesus
- Muslims view Jesus as Isa (peace be upon him) and a messenger of Allah.
Indigenous Rituals
- Pipe Ceremony: A spiritual ritual using a sacred pipe to symbolize unity, harmony, and truth. Used in opening negotiations and respectful conversations.
- Sweat Lodge: A purification ceremony; participants cleanse their body, mind, spirit, and heart in a dome-shaped structure where heated stones create steam.
- Sun Dance: A ceremony in June/July during the full moon involving fasting, purification, body piercing (sometimes), a symbol of renewal and dedication.
- Smudging: A cleansing ritual using sacred herbs like sage, tobacco, cedar, or sweetgrass for purification.
Holy Trinity
- The Christian Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Seven Grandfather Teachings
- Honesty
- Humility
- Truth
- Wisdom
- Love
- Respect
- Bravery
Five Pillars of Islam
- Salat (Prayer)
- Shahada (Declaration of faith)
- Hajj (Pilgrimage)
- Zakat (Charity)
- Fasting (during Ramadan)
Muslim Ancestry
- Muslims trace their ancestry to Abraham through Ishmael, Abraham's firstborn son.
Diaspora
- Diaspora: The dispersal of a group of people from their homeland and settling in various parts of the world.
Jewish Holidays
- Yom Kippur
- Sukkot
- Pesach
- Purim
- Shavuot
- Hanukkah
- Shabbat
- Brit milah or bris
- Bar/bat mitzvah
Atheism vs Agnosticism
- Atheism: Belief in no god.
- Agnosticism: Belief that the existence of god is unknowable.
Sacred Places for Religions
- Mosque (Islam)
- Church (Christianity)
- Temple (Hinduism, etc.)
- Synagogue (Judaism)
Buddhist Festivals
- Vesak
- Asalha puja
- Magha puja
Abrahamic Religions
- Islam
- Christianity
- Judaism
Genocide
- Genocide: Deliberate and systematic destruction of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group.
Scripture Analysis - Hinduism
- "Both the eyes are one-sided.for the perfect balance, you need Shiva's third eye" - Meaning of harmony
Scripture Analysis - Islam
- "'All Mighty Allah SWT has said: 'O son of adam,so long as you call upon Me, and hope in Me, I shall forgive you for what you have done, and i shall not mind" - Mercy of God
Intention
- “This quote shows that Allah is the most merciful there is if you apologize with pure intention"
Suffering (Buddhism)
- "All conditioned things are impermanent. When one sees this with wisdom, one turns away from Suffering" - Impermanence, wisdom, and overcoming suffering
Oppression (Judaism)
- "You shall not oppress stranger, for you know the soul of the stranger, have been strangers to the land of egypt" - Kindness toward strangers, empathy.
Indigenous Spirituality
- "Perhaps that you have noticed that in the Slightest breeze you can hear the voice of the cotton tree;this we understand it its prayer to the great spirit, for not only men, but all things and all beings pray to him continually in different ways" - Spiritual connection in nature.
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Explore the fundamental beliefs and practices across various world religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, and Indigenous spirituality. This quiz delves into important concepts like monotheism vs. polytheism and the Hindu caste system. Test your knowledge on rituals and significant figures globally.
