North American Plains
In many Indigenous teachings, the natural and spiritual worlds are seen as what?
interconnected, not seperate
Who are believed to protect and guide families after death?
Ancestors
According to the Judeo-Christian story, how long did creation take?
Six days, with rest on the seventh.
Which god was seen as the Egyptian sun and creator?
Ra
Who often acts as healer and spiritual guide in Indigenous communities?
Shamans/Medicine Men
Why are offerings or sacrifices made in many African traditions?
Maintain good relationships with spirits/ancestors. To keep them happy.
In Mayan stories, what were humans finally made from?
Corn (maize)
In some Indigenous cultures, the earth is called what?
Mother Earth
What ritual uses sacred smoke to cleanse and prepare for ceremonies?
Smudging
What ceremonies mark transitions like birth, marriage, and death?
Rites of passage.
Who are Rangi and Papa in the Māori tradition?
Sky father and Earth mother
In African traditions, what major life stage is often marked by initiation ceremonies?
Adulthood (from boy to man, puberty)
Chiefs in Indigenous societies were respected most for which quality?
Their wisdom and respect from the community.
What practice is often used to communicate with spirits in African traditional religions?
Offerings and sacrifices
In Finnish mythology, what formed the earth?
A cosmic egg.
In the Popol Vuh, what material was rejected before corn was used to create humans?
Clay or Wood (both failed)
What is this religion called and what is its central value?
Animism & Harmony with nature
How do African Indigenous religions pass on their religion through generations?
Oral traditions like song, stories.
In Egyptian myths, what first rose from the waters of chaos?
The Benben (mountain)
What are 2 things that make Judeo-Christianity different from the primal religions?
1. Belief in 1 God (monotheism).
2. Scripture instead of oral traditions.