unit 5 vocab quiz 4

Question 1

a set of beliefs, practices, and rituals related to the worship of a higher power

Answer 1

religion

Question 2

the principle of separating religion from government and public affairs, ensuring that religious beliefs don’t influence laws and policies

Answer 2

secularism

Question 3

a smaller group that has broken away from a larger established religion.

Answer 3

sect

Question 4

the belief in the existence of only one God

Answer 4

monotheism

Question 5

the belief or worship of multiple gods

Answer 5

polytheism

Question 6

tied to a specific ethnic group and doesn’t actively seek converts.

Answer 6

ethnic religion

Question 7

a religion that seeks to appeal to all people, regardless of their location or culture, and actively seeks converts.

Answer 7

universalizing religion

Question 8

a religion that blends elements from different religious traditions to create a new, cohesive belief system.

Answer 8

syncretic religion

Question 9

a religion that believes that non-human entities, such as animals, plants, and inanimate objects, possess a spiritual essence or soul.

Answer 9

animistic religion

Question 10

a strict adherence to traditional religious beliefs and practices, often with a literal interpretation of sacred texts.

Answer 10

religious fundamentalism

Question 11

refers to the Islamic legal system based on the Quran and Hadith, guiding aspects of daily life for Muslims

Answer 11

sharia law

Question 12

a boundary within a single major religion that separates different denominations or sects.

Answer 12

intrafaith boundary

Question 13

a boundary that separates different major religions.

Answer 13

interfaith boundary

Question 14

something or somewhere that is regarded with great respect and reverence, often because it is associated with the divine or considered holy.

Answer 14

sacred space/place/site

Question 15

a special religious journey to a sacred place for believers. It’s all about traveling to a spot that’s really important in your religion to show your faith and devotion.

Answer 15

pilgrimage

Question 16

forces or factors that unify a country or bring people together. These can include shared language, culture, or religion

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centripetal

Question 17

forces or factors that divide a country or pull people apart. These can include differences in language, religion, ethnicity, or political divisionsl

Answer 17

centrifugal

Question 18

religion originating in India, characterized by a variety of beliefs, practices, and rituals, including concepts like karma, dharma, and the caste system.

Answer 18

hinduism

Question 19

religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad. It is based on the Quran and emphasizes the Five Pillars

Answer 19

islam

Question 20

one of the oldest monotheistic religions, originating in the Middle East. It is based on the teachings of the Torah and emphasizes the covenant between God and the Jewish people.

Answer 20

judaism