What is Religion?

The best definition of religion is . . .

• Belief that everything around us contain souls

• A way to answer life's deepest question

• A sense of the sacred in life

• An ancient belief system

The best definition of animism is . . .

• Belief that everything around us contain souls

• Belief in the supernatural power of animals

• A sense of the sacred in life

• An ancient belief system

The best definition of polytheism is . . .

• Belief in no god / gods

• Belief in ancient heroes and legends

• Primitive belief in spirits and spiritism

• Belief in many gods

What is the importance of artifacts in understanding religion?

• They are important symbols

• They provide clues to understanding ancient religions of long ago

• They provide spiritual power for those who have them

• They are a confirmation of written texts for specific religious practices

The best definition of monotheism is . . .

• Belief that everything around us contain souls

• Belief in modern scientific reasoning in place of god / gods

• Belief in one god

• The belief in a singular deity who rules over lesser deities or demi-gods

What is mythology?

• The worship of spirits

• A collection of stories that describe unexplained things within a culture

• Early Greek and Roman alphabet models

• The belief that all religions lead to the same understanding of god

Historians believe that ancient people sought out religion for _______________ and ___________________?

• spiritual-ness and higher thinking

• protection and reassurance

• defense and community

• inspiration and exploration

What is a creed?

• A pact that binds members to be committed to oneanother

• Another word for a chant

• An agreement between two religions or beliefs

• A summary of the principle beliefs of a religion

Which of these is NOT common among major religions?

• Holy days

• Belief in the "Golden Rule"

• Belief in salvation

• Sacred places

Which of the following is NOT typically associated with Eastern Religions?

• Karma

• Monotheism

• Meditation

• Enlightenment