Seven Sacred Teachings
The Eagle teaches love
The Great Spirit inhabits some people. True or false?
False. The Great Spirit inhabits all people and things.
What is smudging?
What are morals?
A person's behavior or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for them to do.
What is animism?
The belief that all things are alive and have a spirit, human and non-human
The Hawk teaches respect. True or False?
False. The Buffalo teaches respect.
What is one of the 3 names of the energy called that inhabits all things in the world?
Orenda, Wakan and Manitou.
The Sacred pipe symbolizes the ______ and ______ of the world.
Unity and harmony
What are ethics?
Most Indigenous peoples believe in a _________ who created the world.
A supreme creator.
The Beaver teaches us that ________ is the ability to make decisions based on personal knowledge and experience.
wisdom
The Trickster plays an important role in ________.
Creation
The Spirit
What is the difference between morals and ethics?
Morals are based upon individual choices and beliefs while ethics are based on widely-shared communal or societal norms about right and wrong.
Animals were very hostile towards humans in most creation stories. True or false?
The Wolf teaches us to be arrogant and not humble. True or false?
False. The Wolf teaches us to be humble and not arrogant.
benefit
What must a young person do to be accepted as an adult in an Indigenous community?
They must go on a vision quest.
How many moral principles are there?
3
Turtle
Is honor one of the seven sacred teachings?
No. The seven sacred teachings are love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility and truth. Honor is not included.
How many cycles of life are on the medicine wheel?
4
After a year has passed, a _______ _______ is held for the spirit of the person who has left.
Death Feast
Is "sharing everything" apart of the 3 moral principles?
Yes
An important figure in Mi'kmaq spirituality is _________.
Glooscap.