Chapter 15 Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
What is religion?
A
A set of beliefs and rituals based n a unique vision of how the world ought to be, often focused on a supernatural power and lived out in a community.
2
Q
What is a ritual?
A
An act regularly repeated over years or generations that embody the beliefs of a group of people a nd create a sense of continuity and belonging.
3
Q
What is a rite of passage?
A
A category of ritual that enacts a change of status from one life stage to another, either for an individual or for a group.
4
Q
What are shamans?
A
Part-time religious practitioners with special abilities to connect individuals with supernatural powers or beings.
