Vocab
World Religions
Court Cases
Miscellaneous
100

A system of beliefs and practices.

What is Religion?

100

The monotheistic religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Bible.

What is Christianity?

100

In 1954, it declared racial segregation in public schools to be unconstitutional. It overturned "separate but equal".

What is Brown v. Board?

100

The holiday celebrated on October 31st.

What is Halloween?

200

The right to practice any religion, or none at all, without any persecution.

What is Religious Freedom?

200

The monotheistic religion based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad and the Quran.

What is Islam?

200

In 1992, it ruled that sectarian prayers at high school graduations were unconstitutional.

What is Lee v. Weisman?

200

This fruit is famously carved into Jack-O-Lanterns?

What is a Pumpkin?

300

Relating to things that are not spiritual or religious; focusing on the material world.

What is Secular?

300

The Chinese philosophy/religion that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao.

What is Taoism/Daoism?

300

In 1963, it declared that requiring students to participate in sectarian prayers/readings from the Bible is unconstitutional.

What is Abington v. Schempp?

300

On Halloween, it's popular to say this phrase in exchange for candy.

What is "Trick or Treat?"

400

The coexistence of diverse groups in a society, where beliefs, traditions, and culture are respected.

What is Pluralism?

400

The monotheistic religion with a belief in the Covenant and the Torah that was founded in the Middle East.

What is Judaism?

400

In 1952, it ruled that religious instruction is constitutional during school hours if it occurs off of school grounds.

What is Zorach v. Clausen?

400

This weather phenomenon is measured by the Beaufort Scale.

What is Wind?

500

The belief that multiple religions can coexist peacefully and are equally valid in their spirituality.

What is Religious Pluralism?

500

The ancient Persian religion that was founded by Zoroaster.

What is Zoroastrianism?

500

In 1972, it declared that Old Order Amish can disobey Wisconsin's compulsory schooling laws and withdraw their children from school after the 8th grade.

What is Wisconsin v. Yonder?

500

This weather phenomenon is caused when light is reflected and refracted through raindrops in the sky.

What is a Rainbow?