HRT3O1 Final Exam Review PDF

1 HRT3O1 Final Exam Review: Extra Study Instructions: Complete all sections for each religion we studied in class. Use your textbook, notes, and course teachings and discussions to find the answers. General page references are there to help. Aboriginal Spirituality 1. What does smoking the sacre...

1 HRT3O1 Final Exam Review: Extra Study Instructions: Complete all sections for each religion we studied in class. Use your textbook, notes, and course teachings and discussions to find the answers. General page references are there to help. Aboriginal Spirituality 1. What does smoking the sacred pipe symbolize in Aboriginal spirituality? (p. 80) 2. What happens during a sweat lodge ceremony, and what is its purpose? (p. 80) 3. What is a vision quest, and why is it significant in Aboriginal spirituality? (p. 79) 4. What is a powwow in Aboriginal culture, and what is its purpose? (p. 78) 5. What does the Sun Dance in Aboriginal spirituality represent, and how is it observed? (p. 79) 6. What does Wakan Tanka mean in Aboriginal spirituality, and what role does it play? (p. 82) Judaism 1. What are the first five books of the Bible called, and why are they significant in Judaism? (p. 125) 2. What does Passover commemorate, and how is it celebrated in Jewish tradition? (p. 118) 3. What does the Shema prayer declare, and why is it central to Jewish faith? (p. 98) 4. When does the Jewish Sabbath begin, and what practices are associated with it? (p. 120) 5. What covenant did Abraham make with God, and why is it significant in Judaism? (p. 129) 6. Why is Jerusalem considered sacred to Jews, Christians, and Muslims? (p. 130) 7. Where is the Torah kept, and how is it used in Jewish worship? (p. 126) 8. What does the Menorah symbolize in Judaism? (p. 123) 9. What is a Bar Mitzvah, and what does it signify for Jewish boys? (p. 119) 10. What is contained in a mezuzah, and where is it placed? (p. 126)  2 11. What is the purpose of a covenant in Judaism, and how does it reflect God’s promise? (p. 129) Christianity 1. What does the term "Catholic" mean, and how is it significant to the Church? (p. 32) 2. What happened during Pentecost, and why is it an important event for Christians? (p. 49) 3. What were the goals of the Second Vatican Council, and how did it aim to promote religious dialogue? (p. 19) 4. How is the Trinity defined in Christianity, and why is it a central belief? (p. 18) 5. What does the Eucharist mean in Christianity, and why is it important in worship? (p. 45) 6. What promise did Jesus make to his disciples about the Holy Spirit? (p. 35) 7. How did the Protestant Reformation impact the Christian Church? (p. 18) 8. Why is the Eucharist considered the "source and summit" of Christian life? (p. 45) 9. What is the purpose of ecumenical councils, and how do they address major issues in the Church? (p. 19) 10. Where was Jesus born, and why is this location significant? (p. 28) Islam 1. What is the Quran, and why is it considered the holy book of Islam? (p. 207) 2. Where is the Kaaba located, and why is it important in Islam? (p. 200) 3. How many times a day do Muslims pray, and what is the significance of this practice? (p. 192) 4. What does Eid al-Fitr celebrate, and how do Muslims observe it? (p. 198) 5. What does the word "Islam" mean, and how does it reflect the faith? (p. 192) 6. What does the term "jihad" mean in Islam, and how is it understood? (p. 194) 7. How do Sufi Muslims seek spiritual connection through mysticism? (p. 209) 8. What are the Five Pillars of Islam, and why are they central to Islamic faith? (p. 194)  3 9. Who revealed the Quran to Muhammad, and why is this significant in Islam? (p. 207) 10. What do Muslims believe about Jesus, and how do these beliefs differ from Christian teachings? (p. 211) Hinduism 1. What is the concept of atman in Hinduism, and why is it important? (p. 238) 2. What is moksha in Hinduism, and how does it relate to the cycle of rebirth? (p. 237) 3. What are the Vedas, and why are they considered the oldest Hindu scriptures? (p. 232) 4. How does karma influence actions and the caste system in Hinduism? (p. 236) 5. Who is Shiva in Hinduism, and what role does this deity play in the religion? (p. 239) 6. What is the purpose of Hindu temples, and how do they support community worship? (p. 234)