Review Quiz for Unit 1: Ancient Religions and Aboriginal Spirituality

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1. Define "kami".
2. What are the 5 Virtues?
3. Who are the good and evil figures in Zorastrianism?
4. Describe the central symbol of Jainism.
5. What does "Tao" mean?
6. What is universal energy called?
7. What is the main symbol of Zorastrianism?
8. What is the Aboriginal ritual that is a rite of passage for youth?
9. What does "Feng Shui" translate to in English?
10. What was Confucius' "Golden Rule"?
11. Define "animism".
12. What does the "Potlatch" ceremony involve?
13. Define "karma".
14. Define "moksha".
15. Define "ascenticism".
16. Define "polytheism".
17. Name 3 facts about Confucius.
18. Describe the Dakhma and the ritual surrounding it.
19. Who was Zoroaster and why is he significant?
20. Name 3 facts about Shinto.
21. What is the "circle of right relationships"?
22. Name 2 figures that taught the way of self mastery.
23. What are the eight remedies of Feng Shui?
24. Name two religions that parallel each other.
25. Define Wu Wei and its significance.
26. Who was Lao Tzu and why is he significant?
27. Define "sallekhana".
28. The central symbol in Taoism is the yin-yang. What does it mean?

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