Comparative Religion 8-28-19

Question 1

Indigenous

Answer 1

Native descendants of the original inhabitants of a land

Question 2

Wakan Tanka

Answer 2

One popular name for the great spirit - all powerful creator

Question 3

Circle

Answer 3

Symbol of the interrelated nature of the universe

Question 4

Reciprocal Relationship

Answer 4

Non-superior fellowship with all of the creation based on equality and mutual respect

Question 5

Shaman

Answer 5

Healer, teacher, counselor, priest, and intermediary between physical and spiritual world

Question 6

Sacred Dialogue

Answer 6

Communication with spirit (God) through the language of nature

Question 7

Vision Quest

Answer 7

Solitary journey into the wilderness to ascertain one’s calling in life.

Question 8

Allies

Answer 8

Spirits helpers, typically animals or energies, similar to angels

Question 9

Journeying

Answer 9

Traveling by way of one’s spirit to other places and realms

Question 10

Upper World

Answer 10

Spiritual plane of departed ancestors who offer wisdom

Question 11

Lower World

Answer 11

Spiritual plane of elemental energies offering advice for healing

Question 12

Smudge

Answer 12

Energy purification with the smoke of herbs, E.G., sage, sweetgrass

Question 13

Sweat Lodge

Answer 13

Group purification and spiritual renewal by fire and steam

Question 14

Storyteller

Answer 14

Keep the history of the people alive through stories and songs

Question 15

Tricksters

Answer 15

Scared clowns who teach the people not to take life too seriously

Question 16

Dancers

Answer 16

A language of movement which express the nature of the cosmos

Question 17

Secret Society (Actors)

Answer 17

They appear as dead ancestors or animals spirits to teach and entertain

Question 18

Kahuna

Answer 18

Name for the Hawaiian priest

Question 19

Kwanzaa

Answer 19

Modern celebration based on indigenous African harvest festivals

Question 20

Voodoo/Santeria

Answer 20

Religions that blends ancients indigenous deities with catholic saints