Semiotics
Religions
Philosophical Beliefs
Symbols
(TCE's) & Creation Stories
100
Name the three types of signifiers
What are the Icon, Index and Symbol
100
Which of the common features of religions is missing: Sacred Spaces, Dramas, Stories, Writings, Rituals, ____________
What is Dances
100
Self sufficiency, Uniqueness, Interdependence and Autonomy are a part of this type of culture
What is Individualistic
100
What is to ward off the evil eye?
100
TCE's can come in what 3 forms
What are: Artistic, Spiritual, and Philosophical
200
This type of signifier can be defined as: having a physical resemblance to the signified, the thing being represented. A photograph is a good example as it certainly resembles whatever it depicts.
What is an Icon
200
The belief that there is one god above all other gods is known as
What is Henotheism
200
Being: Generous, Helpful, Dependable, and Attentive to the needs of others are attributes of what type of culture?
What are Collectivist Cultures
200
Why is this a significant symbol in Christianity:
Where Jesus was crucified
200
Give 3 examples of what could be considered TCE's
Music, Dance, Art, Designs, Names, Signs and symbols, Performances, Ceremonies, Architectural forms, Handicrafts, Narratives
300
This type of Signifier shows evidence of what’s being represented.
What is an Index
300
Islam follows 5 pillars. Which is missing
1. Decleration of Faith (One God and Prophet Muhammed was the messanger)
2. Praying 5 times a day
3. Performing a Pilgrimage to Mecca
4. Fasting
What is Zakat - giving a portion of your income to the poor.
300
The belief that human beings are ultimately accountable to themselves and to society for their actions and their ability and responsibility to lead ethical and meaningful lives is that of this philosophy
What is Humanism
300
What is this symbol called:
What is Khanda
300
The Maori tribe of New Zealand have a creation story that talks of the union of Rangi and Papa (Father Sky and Mother Earth) and they produced all things. What type of Creation story is this?
What is Cosmic Parents
400
This type of signifier has no resemblance between the signifier and the signified. The connection between them must be culturally learned
What is a symbol
400
Which faith believes that heaven is on Earth on Mount Zion?
What is Rastafarianism
400
This view holds that reality itself has an inherently logical structure, asserting that a class of truths exists that the intellect can grasp directly.
What is Rationalism
400
What is Islam; The five pointed star represents light and knowledge and the five pillars of Islam.
400
In Norse mythology, the scene of creation is an emptiness of wind and mist until clouds form and harden into the frost giant Ymir, from whose body the world is made. What type of Creation story is this?
What is Primal Chaos
500
A Signifier that has a skull and bones under would be considered a(n):
What is an Index
500
Siddartha Gautama is the founder of this religion.
What is Buddhism?
500
This religion has an eight-fold path to enlightenment
What is Buddhism?
500
What facet of Jainism does this symbol represent:
What is Ahimsa
500
The Enuma Elish tells how the god Marduk killed the primeval goddess Tiamat and cut her body into two parts that became the heavens and the earth. The theme of this creation story is:
What is sacrifice