Religion Semester 1 Exam

Question 1

Narrative

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A spoken or written account of connected events, a story

Question 2

Example Narative

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Tortoise and Hare

Question 3

Worldviews

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The fundamental cognitive orientation of an individual or society encompassing the entirety of the individual or society knowledge point of view

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Worldviews e.g.

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A Christian Worldview centers on teachings of Jesus and the bible

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Literary analog

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A text that shares similarities with another text

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Literacy analog e.g.

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The lion king and Shakespeare Hamlet

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Function

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The role of a story or element within a story plays in conveying meaning or archiving a purpose

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Function e.g.

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Tortase and hare represent patience and perseverance

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Meaning

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The significance or interpretation of a story or narrative

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National Meaning

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How a narrative reflects or shapes national identity or values

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Religious meaning

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The spiritual or religious significance of a narrative

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Political Meaning

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The political implications or messages within a narrative

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Myth

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A traditional story

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Myth Examples

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Any Greek Myth (Promethus)

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Archetype

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A typical character action that represents universal patterns of human nature

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Tortoise and Hare Meaning

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Teaches us moral that slow and steady wins the race

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Tortoise and Hare Function

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Serves to encourage perseverance and humility

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Ecclusiastians 9 Meaning

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Reflect on the inevitability of death and unpredictability of life

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Ecclusiastians 9 Function

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Remind the reader to live full lives

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Cindy Ella Meaning

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Reinforce themes of kindness and transformation

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Cindy Ella Function

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Illustrate the rewards of goodness and inner beauty

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Cindy Ella Original Narrative

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Cinderella wrote to be rewritten in Australia

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Rainbow Serpent Meaning and Fuction

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Creator being, bringing water and shaping the landscape

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Rainbow Serpent Religious meaning

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Represent creation fertility and the power of nature

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Rainbow serpent political meaning

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Symbolize the connection to the land and the authority of traditional laws

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Burrunguu

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Dreamtime or time of creation in Aboriginal Mythology

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Baayami

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A creator God in some aboriginal cultures

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Enheduanna

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considered to be first named author in history, influenced religious texts

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Gilgamesh and Enkindu Key events

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Gilgamesh journey friendship with Enkidu encounters with Gods and monsters in search for immortality

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Key characters of Gilgamesh

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Gilgamesh, Enkidu and Utnapishtism

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Symbols of Gilgamesh

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The cedar forest (Life/Death) The flood (Cleaning and renewal)

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Authors intention Gilgamesh

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Explore themes of friendship, morality and quest for eternal life

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Gilgamesh Influence on ancient Israel

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Parallels with biblical narratives e.g. Flood Genesis story

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Enuma Elsuh Key Events

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Creation of the world battle between Marduk and Tiamat, establishment of Marduks supremacy

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Enuma Elsuh Meaning/Function

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Justifies the rule of Babylonian Gods

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Literacy Paralles Enuma Elsuh

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Influences Genesis creation narrative

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Atrahasis Key events

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Creation of humans, the Gods decision to flood the earth, survival of Atrahasis

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Atrahasis Meaning/Function

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Explains human suffering and divine displeasure

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Enuma Elish Literacy Paralles

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Influences flood Genesis story

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History and Geography of Cannan Key aspects

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The exile, geographical significance as a landbridge, culture and political influences from neighboring civilizations

Question 41

TaNakh and Pentateuch

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Hebrew bible (TaNakh) consists of Torah (Pentatuech)

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Differences in Christianity First Century Judaism

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the Old Testament in Christianity is arranged differently and includes additional books in some traditions

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Documentary Hypothesis Explanation

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Suggests the Pentateuch is delivered from four main sources (J, E, D,P) complied over time

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Documentary Hypothesis Understanding

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Helps explain inconsistencies and reptitions in the text

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Genesis Gods Portrayal

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Creator, Law giver and judge

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Genesis Purpose and Responsibility of Humans

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Stewardship of the earth, moral accountability and relationship with God

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Exodus National Identity

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Establishes Israel's identity as God's chosen people, Liberated from slavery and given a covenant

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Johns Gospels

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Use metaphors like light of the world to explain Jesus divine nature

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Johns Gospels example metaphor

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Jesus washing disciples feet as metaphor for servant leadership

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Matthews Gospels

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Emphasizes Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and a teacher of Mosaic Law

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Matthews Gospels e.g.

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Sermon on mount outlines ethical teachings

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Marks Gospel

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Feautures the Messianic secret portraying Jesus as the suffering servent who reveals his identity gradually

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Marks Gospels e.g.

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Healing miracles where Jesus instructs people to tell no one

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Lukes Gospels

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Presents Jesus as the savior for all, incuding gentiles

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Lukes Gospels e.g.

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Parable of the Good Samaritan

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Synoptic Gospels and problem explination

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The synoptic problem deals with the similarities and differences between Matthew Mark and Luke

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Synoptic Gospels intended audience

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Each Gospel written for a specific community

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Quelle Source

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A hypothetical common source (Q) used by Matthew and Luke in addition to Mark

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Paul and his letters impact on Christianity

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Paul's missionary work and theological writing helped spread Christianity and shape its doctrines

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Paul and his letters arrangement

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Letters are generally ordered from longest to shortest

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Paul and his letters teachings

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Includes Justification by Faith (Romans), The body of Christ (1 Corinthians) and Christian living (Galatians)