They did this through the use of __________ , non-sensical phrases or words that represent passages of an actual story.

They also used Wampum or __________ where each colour and/or the pattern or number of beads represents different components to a story or treaty.

__________ are/were the most important members of society because they passed on these sacred stories/beliefs and were considered to be wise. They are expected to teach younger generations about their cultural history as well as their values.

Most aboriginal groups have stories regarding Genesis or __________ , just like other religions.

All things, human and non-human, have spirit or souls, and that the person or animals lives on after death through the presences of that spirit.

The Great Plains people believe people carry four souls, one that is judged and either __________ or becomes a ghost on Earth while the other three are reborn in new fetuses.

Originating naturally in a region, belonging naturally to an environment (of people) born in a region

__________ link aboriginal people to their mythical ancestors and are considered to be protective entities of a clan or individual .

An aboriginal band or a community functioning as a band, but not having band status.

Nature to _______ is a not creation of God. It is a manifestation or expression of God

Since all of nature shares in Brahman’s divinity. Nature & the natural world is respected. Nature is sacred & so are creatures (includes cows). Therefore, portraying God as an animal or part animal is a sign of _______ for the Divine.

There are 330+ million deities in Hinduism. However, the faith is not really _______ .

Each deity is an outward expression of the one Ultimate Reality ( _______ ).

_______ is the Creator God, Indestructible & the Source of All Knowledge, His consort is Goddess Sarasvati.

Vishnu is the _______ . Lakshmi is Vishnu’s consort.

Shiva is the Destroyer God & Lord of wild animals. _______ Paravati is his consort.

Shakti is the term for divine _______ power. Its characteristics include; compassion & patience. _______ energy is just as important as masculine power.

The _______ has great important contribution to their social structure. All people are placed & born into a grouping that has specific duties attached to it.

For society to work properly, everyone must do their part which includes a religious duty, called _____ .

Priests make offerings to the gods on behalf of the people

Warriors and rulers protect and govern the region.

Farmers, landlords, and merchants supply food & clothing

Unskilled labourers take care of the clergy’s needs.

The untouchables were outcasts that performed jobs that were unworthy of other caste members.

Hindus believe life is an endless series of births, deaths, & rebirths. The core belief of doing one’s duty is called:

Allows an individual to learn without divine interference according to their own dharma

How a person lives , determines their status in rebirths. Actions in this life affects the next.

Final goal of reincarnation is a final release from any rebirth to end the cycle. Also means salvation

To reach this salvation Hindus can take any of the three paths. The key to salvation is through knowledge of the universe. This path to wisdom is called:

Buddha believed that the primary goal for everyone was to follow a path; To end suffering and to reach __________ .

Gautama Buddha after becoming enlightened and resisting temptations, decides to teach others how to discover the __________ about birth, life, & death.

Buddha learned that __________ was best path to enlightenment.

Buddha states people are made up of five parts that change: sensation, emotion, ideas, consciousness, & physical matter.

Buddha had 3 revelations about life/existence: Suffering (pain, anguish, & imbalance), Impermanence (everything is always changing) and No-self which is also called:

Buddha taught his followers how to deal with the pain of existence through the Four Noble Truths. The first which is not meant to be pessimistic.

The Fourth truth is the Eightfold Path. Which one is not included:

Chronologically, Judaism is the _______ of the three great monotheistic religions. Judaism is approximately 4000 yrs old. It shares roots of faith w/ Christianity & Islam.

_______ is considered the father (patriarch) of Judaism. He leaves his community in an attempt to create a unique monotheistic society.

God form a _______ or an agreement to uphold His laws in return for His protection of the Jewish peoples.

Which is not a variation of Judaism

Judaism has six core beliefs. Which is NOT

“Hear, O Israel, The Lord is our God, the Lord is One.”

He believed nature of God found in the faithful Jews relationship w/ God is based on the Five Fundamental Concepts.

The covenant is the expression of God’s loving relationship. How many rules or mitzvoth (mitzvah is plural) does it contains?

How many commandments are contained in the Noahides Law?

Which is NOT the same as “The land of milk and honey”

Most Jews do not believe that Jesus is

A Judaism symbol that fulfills the doorpost mitzvoh of the Shema,

A series of leather straps & small boxes are worn during prayer and a physical reminder of God’s centrality in Jewish worship.