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What is the Hindu name for the individual soul or spirit?

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Atman

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What is the Hindu name for the supreme being/soul of the universe?

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Brahman

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It is the totality of one’s actions in life and it determines the state of an individual’s rebirth:

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Dharma

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What is the Hindu term for the endless cycle of death and rebirth that all souls endure?

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Samsara

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What is the term for liberation from this cycle and the reuniting of atman and Brahman?

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Moksha

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Buddhism is an offshoot of what faith tradition?

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Hinduism

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What did the Buddha’s father want him to become when he grew up?

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A King

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The events that led to the Buddha leaving the palace were known as what?

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The four sights (seeing and old man, and ill man, a corpse, and a wandering meditating ascetic)

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What was the Buddha’s solution for the dilemma of extremes?

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The middle way

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What does the title “the Buddha” actually mean?

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The enlightened one

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Who did God command Abraham to sacrifice, according to Jewish belief?

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His son Issac

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What is the name for the Jewish coming-of-age celebration?

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Bar/Bat Mitzvah

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What is anti-semitism?

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Hostility or prejudice against Jewish people.

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What Jewish holiday celebrates God freeing the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt?

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Passover

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What are some core Jewish beliefs?

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-The existence of one, all powerful, and eternal God
-The importance of the Torah as the world of God
-The belief in prophets and the prophecy of Moses

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Where was Muhammad born?

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In the city of Mecca in 570CE

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Where did Muhammad go when he was forced to flee, during the Hijra?

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He went to Medina, then known as Yathrib. This migration marked the beginning of the Islamic calendar in 622 CE.

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Where is the Kaaba located?

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Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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What is the term for a Muslim prayer leader?

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Imam

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Who is the founder of aboriginal spirituality?

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There is no single founder

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What does the term Muslim mean?

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One who submits to God. A believer of Islam.

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What does the name Anishinabe mean?

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“The good people” or “the people”

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Do all aboriginal peoples across Canada share the same beliefs and traditions?

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No. Aboriginal spirituality is a very diverse religion.

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According to the Ojibwe creation story, what is Turtle Island?

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Turtle island is what indigenous people call North America, because it is shaped as a turtle. Ojibwe use this term to refer to the whole world because in their creation story after the whole Earth flooded, new land was made from the back of a turtle.

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The aboriginal creation story is similar to what Old Testament story?
Genesis, the creation story
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At the end of the story, what succeeds in raising Turtle Island from the water?
A muskrat
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Is Aboriginal spirituality a monotheistic religion?
No
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The medicine wheel is a significant symbol to aboriginal peoples?
Yes
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Which native traditions were banned/made illegal by the Canadian government?
The potlatch, The Sun Dance, The Traditional Council of the Six Nations
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Which religion’s most sacred site is the Kaaba, in Mecca?
Islam, all muslims are expected to visit the Kaaba at least once in their lives.
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define vedas
early sacred scriptures of Hinduism
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what is the ganges river
a sacred holy river in Hinduism. A civilization rested on the edge of the river and evidence showed it to be extremely advanced. Eventually, the civilization migrated and resulted in the development of the Ganges river Basin
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define guru
a wise teacher, mentor, guide, expert, or master of knowledge. Particularly in HInduism or Buddhism
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define Brahma
one of the three major Gods of Hinduism, the creator of the universe.
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define Vishnu
A member of the hindu trinity. The preserver, descended into the world to maintain order and save us from danger
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Define Shiva
a member of the hindu trinity. The destroyed and redeemer; destroys the sins of believers to lead them to redemption.
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define “the buddha”
The founder of Buddhism; Siddahartha Gautama. Buddhas are teachers who fully understand the nature of mind and reality. “ The enlightened one”
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who is siddhartha gautama
the founder of Buddhism. Originally a prince who left home after seeing the four sights with the goal of discovering the truth of the world. Became a wandering teacher and found enlightenment under a bodhi tree.
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what is the noble eightfold path
A way to reach enlightenment. Composed of right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right connection
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What is the Dalai Lama
A spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism, considered a reincarnation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion
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Define Tibet
the birthplace of Tibetan Buddhism. Referred to as the roof of the world and believed to be sacred land closer to the divine. Considered the mythical center of the universe.
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What is Nepal
The city in which Siddahartha Gautama was born
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what is the star of David
six-pointed star made of two overlapping triangles. It is a symbol of Judaism and is often used to represent Jewish identity and heritage
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Who was Moses
born into a priestly Israelite tribe in egypt. Pharisees were killing Hebrew boys so his mother placed Moses in the Nile river to save him. He was adopted by an Egyptian princess. Developed the goal to slave the Israelites from slavery. Was given the ten commandments by God. Major prophet of Judaism.
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what isthe torah
Hebrew word for ‘teachings”. Most sacred writings in Judaism
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What is a Rabbi
a Jewish prophet or teacher. Studies Jewish law.
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What is a synagogue
A building where Jews meet for religious worship and prayer
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What is the Holy Temple
located in Jerusalem. Two religious structures that served as central places of worship for Israelites and Jews.
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Define Allah
the Arabic word for God. Associate with the God in Islam.
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who was muhammad
Born in the city of Mecca in 570 CE. A prophet who was divinely inspired to preach and confirm monotheistic teachings. Founder of Islam.
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what is a mosque
A place where muslims gather for group worship and prayer
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what is the quran
the central religious text of Islam. Believed to be a revelation directly from God
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what is Mecca
The city in which Muhammad was born. The holiest city of Islam. The sight of the Kaaba.
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what is the kabaa
A place of worship in Mecca. The birthplace of Muhammad. All muslims are expected to visit the Kaaba at least once in their lives.
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what is medina
the second holiest city of Islam. Where muslims migrated to after enduring persecution in Mecca. Where Muhammad was buried.
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what are the five pillars of islam
Shahada, Salah, Zekat, Sawm, Haji
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what is involved in shahada
Muslims are expected to know that there is only one God, which is Allah and the Muhammad is the messenger of God.
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what is invoked in salah
Salah is the Arabic word for prayer. Muslims must perform a ritual prayer five times a day facing the direction of Mecca.
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what is invoked in zekat
Obligation of charity, Muslims must give potions of their wealth to those in need.
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what is involved in sawm
Fasting, Muslims must abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset during the month of Ramadan.
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what is involved in haji
Pilgrimage, Muslims must journey to Mecca at least once in their lives to see the Kaaba.
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what are the levels of the caste system from highest to lowest
Brahmans, Kshatryias, Vaishayas, Sudras, Untouchables
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Who are Brahmans
the highest caste. The priestly caste. Role is to study and teach in matters of faith.
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who are kshatriyas
the warrior caste. Role is to protect the people and run a fair government
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who are vaishyas
traders, merchants, farmers, artists, business people. Role is to take care of the economic needs of the community
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who are sudras
The lowest caste, they serve the three higher castes. Unskilled workers, servants, menial workers.
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who are untouchables
Outcastes. May not interact in any way with members of the four castes. They do the dirtiest work in society and live separately.
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what does the ojibwe medicine wheel symbolize
-The Ojibwe Medicine wheel symbolizes the interconnectedness of all life and the circular nature of existence. - The aboriginal peoples use it as a guide for healing, teaching, and finding balance in life. -It encourages individuals to consider their place in the world and live in harmony with themselves, their community, and nature
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what does white symbolize on the medicine wheel
north,winter, sweetgrass
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what does yellow symbolize on the medicine wheel
east, spring, tobacco
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what does red symbolize on the medicine wheel
South, summer, cedar
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what does black symbolize on the medicine wheel
west, fall, sage
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what colour is father sky
blue
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what colour is mother earth
green
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what colour is the self
purple
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what are the seven stages of life (ojibwe)
the good life, the fast life, the wandering life, stages of truth, planning, doing, elser
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what are the seven grandfather teachings
honesty, humility, courage, wisdom, respect, generosity, love
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what are the buddhist characteristics of existence
anicca (impermanence), anatta (not self), dukkha (suffering)
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what is anicca
-impermanence -buddhists believe nothing is permanent -everything is ever-changing -there is no rest except nirvana
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what is anatta
-not self -there is no permanent identity or existence -each person is made up of the body, feeling, perception, mental actions, and awareness. nothing is actually self -everything is an illlusion
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what is dukkha
-suffering -all life involves suffering -in the end everyone must face physical decay and death
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which pillar of islam is the most difficult to follow
-haji -difficult bc of physical demands, financial costs, and timing requirements -involves a series of complex ritual performed over a series of seven days in high temperatures -the kaaba is very crowded -haji packages cost thousands of dollars
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Describe an important religious figure
-siddahartha gautama -showed elements of being a divine prescense as soon as he was born -lived the first 29 years of his life sheltered -life when he saw the four sights -renounced himself as king and dedicated his life to finding the good -achieved enlightenment after years of poverty -continued as a religious teacher and developed buddhism
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what did you find to be the most appealing religion
-buddhism -unique religious views -buddhists believe in reincarnation and accept suffering as a part of life -have strict precepts they just follow -the buddha is not seen as a god by his followers
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what are some difficulties of being islamic in today’s society
-face extreme stereotypes and islamophobia -after 9/11 hate crimes towards muslims increased -muslims struggle to have accommodations for their daily prayers -struggle to complete religious obligations while meeting the demands of a modern society -judgement when wearing traditional attire
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what are some difficulties of being jewish
-historically jews have faced prejudice and discrimination -jews face social isolation and lack of community support -jews have difficulty finding kosher certified food for reasonably prices -struggle to get holidays off such as the sabbath because they are not recognized as holidays

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