World Religions
Exam Review HRF 3O
Why Study Religion?
What is religious pluralism?
What is multiculturalism?
What is prayer? What is its purpose?
Define monotheistic. Define polytheistic. Give an example of each.
What is interreligious dialogue (name the types)? Why is it necessary?
What laws are in place in Canada to support the rights of various cultures/religions?
What is a hate crime? How is it different from other crimes?
What is the Great Commission? The Christian Call to love? Explain their origin.
What is resurrection?
What is a pilgrimage?
Aboriginal Spirituality
What is the significance of the circle? The drums?
Describe some of the Aboriginal creation stories.
What is a shaman?
What are petroglyphs?
Is it easy to be Aboriginal in Canada? Describe some struggles (past and present).
Hinduism
What is reincarnation? Samsara? Can one be born outside of this cycle? Explain.
What is a mandir, murti, avatar?
What is Puja? Why do Hindu followers partake in this ritual?
What are Vedas? Make a connection between Vedas and the Christian scriptures.
Describe the main Hindu deities.
Explain the functions of Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu.
What is the role of yoga for Hindus? Describe the 3 types.
What is the caste system? Explain how the Hindu faith “fits in” with this.
What is dharma? What is karma? How are the 2 related?
Explain the importance of Ghandi to the Hindu faith tradition.
Describe the importance of the Ganges River for Hindus. Any challenges?
What struggles are Hindus facing? Describe.
Buddhism
Explain the Buddhist philosophy about suffering and life.
Describe the biography and importance of Buddha.
What is the Noble Eightfold Path?
What is enlightenment? Nirvana? Explain as best you can.
What is karma? Explain as best you can.
Explain as best you can the concepts presented in The Three Marks of Existence.
Explain the concept of reincarnation/rebirth.
What is meditation? What purpose does meditation serve?
What is a relic? Where are relics from Buddha usually kept?
What is a mantra? A mandala?What function do they serve for Buddhists?
Describe what a Buddhist sacred space might look like.
What is mindfulness?
Islam
Who was Muhammad? Why is he significant to the Muslim people?
What is Ramadan? Why is it significant?
What are the hijab, niqab, and burka? Why are they worn?
What is halal? Haram?
What is Mecca? In what direction is it?
What is the Qur’an?
What is a mosque? How is it different from a church?
Who is Allah? How is this similar to our Catholic belief?
How many Gods do Muslims believe in?
How do Muslims view Jesus? How is this different from our Catholic belief?
What are the Five Pillars?
Is it easy to be Muslim in Canada? Describe some struggles (including jihad).
Judaism
How many Gods do Jewish people believe in?
What is most disturbing about the holocaust?
What is the Sabbath? Why keep it holy?
How is Moses a fundamental part of the Jewish history?
What is the Torah?
What is Kosher? What are the rules? Why is this significant to Jewish people?
Define anti-semitism. Provide an example for support.
What is a menorah? What is its function? Why is it significant?
What is a synagogue? Why is it significant for Jewish people?
Is it easy to be a Jew in Canada? Explain.
Sikhism
Who was Guru Nanak?
What is gurdwara?
What is Amrit? The 5 K’s?
What is Khanda?
How do Sikhs pray?
What surname are Sikh males given? Girls?
Comparing
- creation stories - how different religions view Jesus (ex. Islam, Judaism)
- places of worship, rituals - incarnation, reincarnation, resurrection (which religions?)
- worldviews of various religions - concepts of equality and human dignity
Similarities between religions
- Golden Rule - “Commandments” – moral guidance
- views on peace, love, acceptance of others - virtues, values
- number of prayers each day - effect of culture on religious practices (ex.
- other similarities (ex. Islam/Jew/Christians) interfaith marriage, wearing head coverings, etc)