Religion
What was the purpose of religion in human civilizations?
To explain the things that seemed unexplainable.
Where were these religions developed?
India
The term for a person who receives divine communication
Prophet
Civilization will often settle near this geographical feature.
Rivers
How did the Egyptians explain the movement of the sun?
The story of the sun god, Ra.
How did the purpose of religion CHANGE?
It changed from explaining the world around us to giving people social responsibilities and concepts of law and justice.
What is the purpose of Buddhism?
to become enlightened and reach nirvana
What is the Torah used for in Judaism?
A book of Jewish Law
Name the two peninsulas within the Middle East.
Anatolian and Arabian
Who is the Greek god of the sky?
Zeus
The belief in many gods.
Polytheism
Name the three main gods in Hinduism
Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu
Identify the three parts of the ChristianTrinity
God the father, son and holy spirit.
What are the benefits of being bordered by mountains?
Act as a physical barrier AND water source for rivers
What is the difference between a continent and a country?
Continent: a very large mass of land
Country: an area of land that is ruled by a specific government
Give an example of religions providing humans with concepts of law and justice. (think handbook, guidance, paths)
Eightfold path, karma, 10 commandments, 5 pillars of Islam, etc.
What are two things that Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
Karma, Samsara, Reincarnation, Meditation
Which of the Big Three is the oldest religion?
Judaism
What is the mountain range in Iran?
The Zagros Mountains
Why are dogs and medicine associated with each other?
Some believe that dog saliva has healing properties.
What is the term to describe a religion that has NO gods.
Nontheistic
What is samsara?
Cycle of reincarnation - when the soul is reborn in a new body after death.
Who is the patriarch of Judaism, Christianity and Islam?
Abraham
Palestine is also known as...
Israel
What is the name of the Roman god of war?
Mars