Cultural Geography
Where do Sepharadi Jews come from?
A. The Middle East
B. Northern Africa
C. Central Asia
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Across religions, people often remove these before entering a place of worship to show humility and respect.
Shoes
This Jewish holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights, lasts eight days and commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
Hanukkah
In Islam, this Arabic word means "peace" and is often used as a greeting, symbolizing the value of harmony and goodwill.
Salaam
While Roman Catholicism is the historically predominant religion in Latin America, it is often blended with what other religious practices?
Indigenous and Afro-Latin practices
How many countries are included in South Asia?
10
(Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tibet)
In Christianity, this term is used for a building or room where Christians gather to perform the Eucharist, often distinguished by an altar, pulpit, and seating arranged toward the altar.
Sanctuary
This major Islamic holiday marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with feasts and giving to the less fortunate.
Eid-al-fitr
The Hebrew word, Emet (אמת) is featured on Brandeis's logo. What does Emet translate to in English?
Truth
This Jewish text, consisting of the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings, is known collectively as the Hebrew Bible
Tanakh
The haka is a traditional dance performed in what country?
New Zealand/Aotearoa
The largest religious structure in the world, dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu
Angkor Wat Temple, Cambodia
This Hindu festival, known as the Festival of Lights, symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, and is celebrated with lamps, fireworks, and sweets.
Diwali
This central Buddhist doctrine explains the inevitability of suffering, its cause, its end, and the path leading to its cessation
Eightfold Path
In Hinduism, these ancient texts, including the Rigveda and the Yajurveda, are some of the oldest scriptures and provide guidance on rituals and philosophy.
The Vedas
This is usually thrown at Thailand’s New Year festival of Songkran
Water
Unitarian Universalism is a "non-creedal" faith, meaning that members aren't required to profess any particular dogma about the nature or existence of God. Instead, UUs follow a list of Principles which express deeply-held values and serve as a moral guide.
How many Principles (or Purposes) are there?
Seven
A traditional Mexican holiday where people remember and honor deceased loved ones through colorful altars, food offerings, and decorations
Día de los Muertos
In Judaism, this concept, which means "repairing the world," calls for social action and compassion towards others.
Tikkun Olam
This set of teachings in Buddhism, known as the “Three Baskets,” contains discourses, rules for monastic life, and philosophical discussions.
The Pali Canon
What famous tech/processor company is based in Taiwan?
Nvidia
In Hindu temples, the area where the main deity’s statue or idol is kept, often in the innermost part of the temple, is known by this term.
Garbhagriha
This Buddhist holiday commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha and is celebrated on different days depending on the country.
Vesak
In Sikhism, this term refers to the practice of humble, selfless service to others, often done through volunteering and helping the community.
Seva
In Shia Islam, this collection of narrations attributed to the Imams, descendants of the Prophet Muhammad, is highly regarded for spiritual and legal guidance.
The Four Books/Hadith al-Kutub al-Arba'a