Syllabus Content
Finish the syllabus dot point:
"define the _____________ dimension"
supernatural
What do Aboriginal communities have an inextricable connection to?
The Land
Define the term 'worldview'
A general philosophy or view of life
List the FOUR characteristics of a religion
- Beliefs and believers
- Rituals and ceremonies
- Sacred texts
- Ethics
What are the TWO aspects that religion contributes to?
- Society and Culture
How many marks is the short answer questions worth for this topic?
5 marks
What is totemism?
A system of belief that gives rise to the existence of that special link to the land and spirit and also gives affect to people's relationship with ancestral beings through the participation and ceremonial events
Define a 'transcendent worldview'
Religions that believe that beings exist beyond the known universe and are not subject to the laws of nature
List the TWO Sacred Texts of Hinduism.
How can religion have a contribution to to the individual? (Give 2 examples)
- Provide Comfort
- Provide ethical guidelines
- Provide a belief in the greater good
Finish the syllabus dot point:
"___________ the ways in which these characteristics _________ to create a ____________, ____________ religion"
Which of the following best expresses an Aboriginal worldview?
a. The Earth is a goddess that can be worshipped
b. Moving kinship groups strengthens social cohesion
c. One’s sense of self is dependent on time and place
d. One’s cultural identity has emerged from the creation stories
D
Explain the difference between polytheism and monotheism. Provide TWO examples of each.
polytheism - belief in multiple gods (Hinduism, Buddhism, Aztecs)
monotheism - belief in one god (Christianity, Islam, Judaism)
List the THREE ethical teachings for Christianity
Ten Commandments
Beatitudes
Commandment of Love
List 3 ways in which religion can contribute to society:
- Morals
-Ethical guidelines
-Education system
-Social solidarity
What do you need to discuss in relation to The Dreaming for Aboriginal people
Diversity
The Rainbow Serpent is one of the most common in Aboriginal spirituality. However, in some versions of the story, the role of the serpent is taken by a bird, a crocodile, a dingo, or a lizard. The above information emphasises which of the following about Aboriginal spirituality?
a. Its diversity
b. Its accuracy
c. Its importance
d. Its connection to the land
a
Describe 'immanent worldviews'. Provide one example of an immanent worldview.
Immanent religions hold that gods/goddesses and divine spirits dwell within sacred places.
E.g. Aboriginal Spirituality
Define what a dynamic religion is and provide an example of how one of our studied religious traditions is dynamic.
A dynamic religion is characterised by energy, ambition, new ideas, and practical achievements. It is a powerful source that constantly refreshes itself.
E.g. Christianity - the release of encyclicals, charismatic movements
What is the phrase for a society that is not structure or governed by religion?
Secular
What do you need to outline the nature of The Dreaming in relation to?
- Origins of the Universe
- Sacred sites
- Stories of the Dreaming
- Symbolism and Art
Describe the relationship between the Aboriginal People and the Land. Justify why this relationship is important.
- inextricable link to land
- ceremonies and rituals
- sacred sites
- common language
- collaboration between tribes
- survival
- natural land formations where ancestors interacted with creation
List the two religions that don't allow images of God and outline the reason for this.
Islam, Judaism - God is absolutely beyond representation and creating an image would be creating an idol to worship.
Central to all religions is a belief that there is a reality that is greater than all the parts of the universe. This belief can be through transcendent or immanent gods/God.
How has religion contributed to culture? List 5 examples
- Art
-Music
-Buildings
-Dress
-Food