Test 3

Question 1

Acupuncture

Answer 1

Insertion of tiny needles on pressure points in the body in order to harmonize the flow of Chi

Question 2

Chi

Answer 2

Self generating energy that makes up everything in the universe, including our bodies

Question 3

Feng Shui

Answer 3

Art of arranging space/architecture in accordance with the Tao.
The purpose is to harmonize the flow of Chi in the space

Question 4

Huang Di

Answer 4

The yellow emperor
Learnt the Tao and became china’s greatest emperor.

Question 5

Lao Tzu

Answer 5

Means old master
Regarded as the founder of Taoism
Author of the Tao Te Ching

Question 6

Syncretism

Answer 6

In east-Asian religions, blending together and coexisting of different religions

Question 7

Tai Chi

Answer 7

Soft martial art form
Founded in the 12th century by Chang san feng

Question 8

Tao

Answer 8

The way
Practice the way of nature and understand how to achieve balance between opposing forces

Question 9

Wu wei

Answer 9

Not doing
Letting nature take its course
Not trying to manipulate the thoughts of others

Question 10

Yin-Yang

Answer 10

Sunny side and shady side
Symbol of balance between opposing forces

Question 11

Brit Milah

Answer 11

Cutting off foreskin
Usually on the eighth day after birth

Question 12

Creatio Ex Nihilo

Answer 12

Latin for Creation from nothing
Refers to the view that the universe is created by a free act of God out of nothing

Question 13

Crucifix

Answer 13

Imagine of Jesus on a cross

Question 14

Dastar

Answer 14

Item of headgear (turban) associated with Sikhism
Mandatory for men and women

Question 15

Diaspora

Answer 15

Greek word for Sowing of seed
Used when referring to the Jewish population outside of Israel

Question 16

Eschatology

Answer 16

Theory of the end of time
Doctrine that deals with death, judgment and final destiny of the soul and humankind

Question 17

Exodus

Answer 17

Means going out/departure
Significant event in which Moses led the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt to freedom

Question 18

Vertu

Answer 18

Process of converting to Judaism

Question 19

Halakhah

Answer 19

Jewish law
Complete body of rules and practices that Jews are bound to follow

Question 20

Halal

Answer 20

Permitted according to Islamic law

Question 21

Hijab

Answer 21

Head covering scarf for Muslim women

Question 22

Kashrut

Answer 22

Set of dietary laws dealing with foods that Jews are permitted to eat and prepared according to Jewish law
Kosher

Question 23

Kirpan

Answer 23

Small sword, worn in a sheath on a strap or belt
Article of faith
One of the five Ks (articles of faith)

Question 24

Minyan

Answer 24

Quorum of ten men or women 13+ for group prayers in Judaism

Question 25

Mitzvah (mitzvot plural)

Answer 25

Commandment from God Act of performing a good deed 613 mitzvot in Torah

Question 26

Niqab

Answer 26

Veil for covering the hair and face except eyes for Muslim women

Question 27

Omnipotent

Answer 27

Quality of having unlimited power and potential. Attributed to deity of their faith

Question 28

Omniscient

Answer 28

Capacity to know everything Attribute to God

Question 29

Oral Torah

Answer 29

Instructions for interpreting the written Torah Given to Moses on Mt. Sinai along with written Torah Handed down from generation to generation

Question 30

Prophet

Answer 30

Person who speaks for god or deity

Question 31

Rabbi

Answer 31

Jewish scholar or teacher

Question 32

Reasonable accommodation

Answer 32

Put an end to discrimination based on disability, religion, age, sex Adapting

Question 33

Shabbat

Answer 33

Jewish day of rest/seventh day of the week Celebrate the creation of the universe Sundown Friday until sundown Saturday No work Family time and studying the Torah

Question 34

sharia

Answer 34

Holy laws of islam that cover all parts of Muslim life

Question 35

Soteriology

Answer 35

Doctrine of salvation

Question 36

Talmud

Answer 36

Rabbinic teachings that form main body of Jewish teaching from medieval period to present

Question 37

Tefillin

Answer 37

2 small leather boxes containing parchment scrolls of biblical text, worn by Jewish men during morning prayer

Question 38

Yarmulke (kippah)

Answer 38

Skullcap worn during prayer by Jewish men