Characteristics of religion
Religious worldviews
Contribution of religion to society & the individual
Sacred stories and art and symbolism
diversity & connection
100

What is the definition of ethics

Ethics is the reasoning behind moral decision making.

100

How does Hinduism see life:

A) as a cycle 

B) as a quest for enlightenment 

C) as a linier timeline

D) as a quest for Karma 

A

100

True or false Religion can be seen in the Australian justice system 

Bonus 100 points: give an example

True 

100

Name one sacred story we have learned this term

Teachers choice 

100

define Inextricable in connection with Aboriginal spirituality 

so closely connected that you cannot separate them

200

Why is having a sacred text important to a religious tradition

These sacred texts contain 

sacred stories

historical or non-historical events, 

how people are connected to this supernatural dimension.

200

Define Supernatural Dimension 

a power or being that is beyond human limitation and comprehension.

200

What is the main purpose of religion to an individual:


A)to provide purpose to the adherent

B)to provide a sense of education to an adherent 

C)to become one community

D)to be in solidarity with the poor 


A


Wheel of fortune 

200

What is the story pictured here 

The 7 sisters


Wheel of fortune 

200

Name 2 traditional owners found in Australia 

teachers choice 

300

Name the core belief of Islam and the laws of Judaism

5 pillars of Islam

613 Mitzvot 

300

Define Imminence, and give an example 

presence of the supernatural being in or within the world


Hinduism 

Buddhism


Wheel of fortune 

300

Give 2 examples of how religion affects society

Charity

infrastructure 

art 

hospitals 

schools 

law and order

ethical practices 

300

What is the significance of sacred stories in Aboriginal spiritualities (3 main reasons)

Provides origins of the universe

provides a framework for life 

Shows how the land should be used and cared for


Wheel of fortune 

300

Name the mining company that destroyed the sacred site belonging to the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura people

Rio Tinto

400

Name the 4 Characteristics of a Dynamic living religion

Beliefs and believers 

Sacred texts 

Ritual/ ceremonies

Ethics

400

Define transcendent  and give 2 examples

beyond or above the range of normal or physical human experience.

400

Define ritual and give an example of a coming of age ritual using either Christianity, Judaism or Hinduism.

Some sort of ritual action or event usually marks important stages in human experience. 

Christianity: Confirmation

Judaism: Bar/Bat mitzvah

Hinduism: Samskara

400

What is this symbol

meeting place 

400

What is the purpose of rituals and ceremonies 

To participate in the original acts of the creative spirits bringing the dreaming into the 'here and now'


Wheel of fortune 

500

Giving examples from 2 religious traditions name 2 rituals/ ceremonies and their importance to the adherent

Teachers Choice 


wheel of fortune 

500

sort this these religions into these categories 

Wheel of fortune 

500

Explain the way Religions influence has had on the social justice movement you must give one example that doesn't include Christianity 

Religion has had a positive influence on the social justice movement by showing their adherents ethical and moral practices that teach adherents to care for humanity. examples could be charitable organisations, aid programs for people affected by poverty, doctors without boarders, promoting legislation that would better the lives of other human beings. 

500

Name 5 of the ways the Dreaming affects Aboriginal life 

Land               mythology                 social control 

art                  social organisation     relationships

rituals.            division of labour       people

songs              technology         hunting& gathering

languages       plants                        animals       


Wheel of fortune    

totemic sites    spirit beings             celestial bodies

territorial rights

500

What is a totem and give one example referencing the people it belongs to 

A totem is a system of belief that gives rise to a special link between the person and the ancestral beings. 

Kuku yalangi people- Eagle

Gadigal people- Goanna