Religion
Religion
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Social Studies
100

rejection by authority- what did religious leaders and roman authorities view Jesus as?

a threat to their power and teachings 

100

crucifixion 

a harsh ancient punishment where people were bound or nailed to a large wooden cross until they died.

100

Understory 

middle layer of plants under the canopy 

100

grassland 

large open area dominated by grasses 


100

A conquistador is a Spanish explorer or soldier who conquered new lands. True or False 

True 

200

ascension 

jesus rising into heaven

200

passion 

you want to do something or you like it.

200

biome 

a large region with specific climate and life 

200

savanna 

tropical grassland with scattered trees 


200

what is contagious disease 

sickness, like smallpox, that spread quickly from person to person.

300

resurrection 

rise from the dead 


300

paschal mystery is celebrated when....

-During Luturgical season of Easter (Lent) 

-This invites Christians to participate in Christ's suffering and glory in their own lives. 

300

marine snow 

organic material falling to the deep sea. 

300

prairie 

temperate grassland with fertile soil 

300
the northwest passage is a shortcut water route through South American that explores hoped would lead to Asia...True or False
False....North america
400

paschal mystery emphases 

-Jesus' sacrifice for humanity sins, 

-highlights hopes of resurrection and eternal life. 

400

spirtual healing 

focuses on inner peace and reconciliation with oneself and others through God's Grace. 

400

bioluminescence 

ability of organisms to produce light 

400

taiga 

cold forest biome with conifer trees 
400

List 4 food explores brought back 

corn (maize) potatoes, tomatoes, chocolate (cocao) 

500

how many seasons are in the liturgical year 

6

500

why is ascension important for Christians 

it marks the completion of Jesus earthy mission and his return to God the father

500

wetland 

land covered by shallow water 

500

coral reef 

Ocean ecosystem with very high biodiversity

500

What is a cash crop 

a crop that is grown in large quantities for sale

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