Indigenous Spirituality
Which of the two creation stories explored is considered a "Trickster Tale" and why?
How Raven Stole the Sun because the raven tricks the grandfather into releasing the items within the boxes.
Which three Gods make up the Hindu Triad?
1. Brahma
2. Vishnu
3. Shiva
What were the four sights witnessed by Siddhartha Gautama?
Old Age, Sickness, Death, Wise Man (Monk)
Which two creation stories are believed by Jews?
- Adam and Eve
- 6 Days of Creation and the Sabbath
Who is the founder of Islam?
Mohammad
What was one of the ways the Canadian Government aimed to assimilate Indigenous Youth living in Canada?
Residential Schools
During which period of Hinduism were the Vedas written?
The Vedic Period
Define Karma
Karama can be defined as the law of cause an effect. It describes how actions have an impact on your future.
Who is considered the founder of Judaism?
Abraham
Define "Zakat"
Charitable Donations
In the story of SkyWoman and Turtle Island explored in class, who pushes SkyWoman down a hole, and why?
Her husband pushes her because he's upset shes pregnant.
Who are the parents of Ganesha and which of his parents cut off his head?
List 3 elements from the Eightfold Path which shows us how to live wisely, ethically and mindfully to overcome suffering.
Right Thinking, Right Meditation, Right Mindfulness, Right Effort, Right Effort, Right Living, Right Living, Right Action, Right Speech, Right Intentions
List the 3 Main Division of Judaism
1. Orthodox
2. Conservative
3. Reform
How many times a day are Muslims obliged to pray?
5 Times Daily
Which 4 colours are found on the Medicine Wheel?
White, Red, Yellow, and Black
Provide two examples of jobs someone in the Brahmin Caste would have had according to old Hindu beliefs.
- Priest
- Teacher
List 2 of the Percepts Monks should follow.
1. Refrain from eating after noon
2. Refrain from looking at dancing, singing, and drama
3. Refrain from things that beautify
4. No comfortable beds
5. No accepting gold or silver
Define the word "covenant".
A covenant can be described as a promise between two people
Where do Muslims gather to pray?
The Mosque
Which Indigenous ceremony involves music and dancing within a circular area?
The Powwow
List the four stages of life of Hindusim in the correct order. (English Words)
2. Householder Stage
3. Hermit Stage
4. Wandering Stage
What is carried around the city during Esala Perahera?
Buddha's Tooth
List the three basic rules of Kosher.
1. Can't eat some animals
2. Slaughtered in a Kosher Way
3. Cannot combine meat and dairy
List the 5 Pillars of Islam
1. Creed
2. Prayer
3. Almsgiving
4. Fasting
5. Pilgrimage