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 the purpose of this symbol? 

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

To what religion does this symbol belong and what two meanings does the star represent?

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