FNMI
HINDUISM
BUDDHISM
JUDAISM
ISLAM
100

 The _______________ is a respected Iroquois group whose members are knowledgeable in the natural powers of herbs, and who perform ritual prayers.

  1. Cardinals
  2. Elders
  3. False Face Society
  4. Vision Quest Leaders

2. Elders

100

A deity who is considered the destroyer and restorer of the universe and is part of the Hindu trinity.

Shiva

100

The ultimate goal of Buddhism is Nirvana.

True 

False

True

100

What is the entire Jewish Scripture called?

  1. Sofer
  2. Scroller
  3. Tanakh
  4. Torah

Tanakh

100

A scripture that compliments the Qur’an

The Hadith

200

The _____________ is a universal symbol used by FNMI

A Feather
200

What is the oldest Scripture in Hinduism.

Vedas

200

While Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism are different in some ways, they also share some important similarities.  Which of the following is one of the similarities that the 2 groups share?

  1. Humans are individuals.
  2. The four noble truths are exactly the same in both schools
  3. Buddha is a saint.
  4. The key virtue is compassion.

2. The four noble truths are exactly the same in both schools

200

Refers to Jewish people living outside of Israel.

Diaspora

200

What is the night of Power?

When the Angel Gabriel came down to give the word of God to Prophet Muhammed.ALso known as Did El Fitr.  Celebrated at the end of Ramadan

300

 Which of the four directions has the characteristic of wisdom, is associated with the colour white, has the buffalo as its power animal and the gifts of strength and endurance?

  1. North
  2. South
  3. East 
  4. West

1. North

300

Hinduism's creation story began with two ancient civilizations.  What are the names of these two civilizations?.

The Aryans

The Indus Valley

300

___________________________ is the Buddhist idea of impermanence.

Anicca

300

 Fulfilling the requirements of Jewish dietary laws.


Kosher

300

Angels have an important role in Islam, such as recording the good and bad deeds of people to report to Allah on the day of judgment.

  1. True 
  2. False

True.

400

The attribution of a living soul to plants, animals, inanimate objects, or natural phenomena. 

Animism

400

 What Hindu festival is known as the festival of colours?

  1. Diwali
  2. Holi
  3. Mahashivarati
  4. Navrati

Holi

400

List the 4 Noble Truths

The Nature of Suffering  (Dukkha)

Cause of Suffering ( Tanha)

Possibility of Cure/Suffering's cessation

The way leading to the cessation of suffering through 8 fold path.

400

A religious movement formed in the late 1900’s to re-establish and protect the Jewish nation.


Zionism

400
List the articles of Faith.

1. Belief in God

2. Belief in Angels

3. Belief in Prophets

4. Belief in the divine books

5. Belief in Judgement day

6. Belief in Fate


500

Identify and give 2 points on a rite a passage used in FNMI.

Vision Quest

-used as coming of age iniation

-find and experience your authentic self

500

What are the 4 paths of Salvation?

Bhakti yoga

Karma yoga

Jnana yoga

Raja yoga

500

What is Atman vs Brahman?

Atman- loosely translated as soul, the essence of each individual living thing.  Its soul or primary energy.

Brahman- is "world soul" It is the eternal essence of the universe and the ultimate divine reality.

500
What is a Mitzvot? and why are they important? (1 point)

 - Commandment in Jewish scripture

Important as they are actions jews must perform on a daily basis because it is said in scripture.  There are 613 of them in the Torah and God commandment the jews to fulfill these commandments to keep the covenant.

500

What are the two main divisions of Islam, explain how they differ.

Sunni and Shiite

Sunni- The caliph can be any devout Muslim, for ex: Abu Bakr

Shiite- The caliph must be a descendant of the Prophet