WORLD RELIGIONS (HRT3M)

 

Student Name: 
BRUCE J. ROFFEY

 

 

Topic #:  Early Religions

 

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Zoroastrianism

 

Question 1:  What did Zoroaster discover after he went off to think about the way the world worked?

 

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Question 1:  What did Zoroaster discover after he went off to think about the way the world worked?

 

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Question 2:  What is the most important symbol in Zoroastrianism and what does it symbolize?

 

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Question 2:  What is the most important symbol in Zoroastrianism and what does it symbolize?

 

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Question 3:  In Zoroastrianism, who were the two original spirits?

 

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Question 3:  In Zoroastrianism, who were the two original spirits?

 

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Question 4:  What happened when the two spirits confronted each other?

 

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Question 4:  What happened when the two spirits confronted each other?

 

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Question 5:  What is a dakhma?

 

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Question 5:  What is a dakhma?

 

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Question 6:  With reference to the dakhma, outline the way the Zoroastrians deal with the death of a member of their community.

 

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Question 6:  With reference to the dakhma, outline the way the Zoroastrians deal with the death of a member of their community.

 

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Question 7:  Where does the soul of an individual journey after physical death?

 

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Question 7:  Where does the soul of an individual journey after physical death?

 

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Question 8:  Opinion:  State two reasons why the battle between Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu is relevant to your everyday life.

 

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Question 8:  Opinion:  State two reasons why the battle between Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu is relevant to your everyday life.

 

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Jainism

Question 9:  What is the connection between Jainism and Hinduism?

 

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Question 9:  What is the connection between Jainism and Hinduism?

 

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Question 10:  What is ahimsa?

 

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Question 10:  What is ahimsa?

 

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Question 11:  Why is ahimsa so important?

 

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Question 11:  Why is ahimsa so important?

 

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Question 12:  Give two examples of how Jain monks or nuns practice ahimsa.

 

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Question 12:  Give two examples of how Jain monks or nuns practice ahimsa.

 

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Question 13:  According to Jain tradition, what is jiva?  Where does the jiva reside?

 

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Question 13:  According to Jain tradition, what is jiva?  Where does the jiva reside?

 

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Question 14:  How does the symbol of Jainism (page 74) capture the spirit of Jainism?

 

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Question 14:  How does the symbol of Jainism (page 74) capture the spirit of Jainism?

 

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Question 15:  Explain the ritual of sallekhana.  What is your considered opinion of this spiritual practice?

 

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Question 15:  Explain the ritual of sallekhana.  What is your considered opinion of this spiritual practice?

 

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Question 16:  What disagreement led to the formation of the two Jain sects?

 

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Question 16:  What disagreement led to the formation of the two Jain sects?

 

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Question 17:  Opinion:  What changes would you have to make in your life if you were to follow the Five Practices of Jainism?

 

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Question 17:  Opinion:  What changes would you have to make in your life if you were to follow the Five Practices of Jainism?

 

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Taoism

Question 18:  What is Tao?

 

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Question 18:  What is Tao?

 

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Question 19:  Identify Huang Di, the Yellow Emperor.

 

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Question 19:  Identify Huang Di, the Yellow Emperor.

 

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Question 20:  What is the significance of Huang Di?

 

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Question 20:  What is the significance of Huang Di?

 

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Question 21:  What two events transformed Taoism early in the first millennium?

 

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Question 21:  What two events transformed Taoism early in the first millennium?

 

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Question 22:  What contributions did Liu Au and the Huainan Masters make to the medical sciences?

 

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Question 22:  What contributions did Liu Au and the Huainan Masters make to the medical sciences?

 

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Question 23:  What is feng shui?

 

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Question 23:  What is feng shui?

 

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Question 24:  How does the yin-yang reflect the elements of balance and movement?

 

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Question 24:  How does the yin-yang reflect the elements of balance and movement?

 

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Question 25:  What is the significance of the yin-yang?

 

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Question 25:  What is the significance of the yin-yang?

 

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Question 26:  What is the difference between yin and yang?

 

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Question 26:  What is the difference between yin and yang?

 

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Question 27:  What do Taoists mean by wu wei?

 

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Question 27:  What do Taoists mean by wu wei?

 

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Question 28:  Opinion:  In your view, which aspects of Taoism have the greatest application to life in Canada today?  Be specific.

 

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Question 28:  Opinion:  In your view, which aspects of Taoism have the greatest application to life in Canada today?  Be specific.

 

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Confucianism

Question 29:  What impact did Confucius have on the lives of his disciples?

 

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Question 29:  What impact did Confucius have on the lives of his disciples?

 

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Question 30:  What contributions did Mencius and Hsun Tzu make to the growth of Confucianism?

 

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Question 30:  What contributions did Mencius and Hsun Tzu make to the growth of Confucianism?

 

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Question 31:  List the Five Virtues.

 

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Question 31:  List the Five Virtues.

 

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Question 32:  Which of the Five Virtues do you think is most important?  Explain.

 

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Question 32:  Which of the Five Virtues do you think is most important?  Explain.

 

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Question 33:  In your own words, explain Mencius’ teachings on the Five Relationships.

 

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Question 33:  In your own words, explain Mencius’ teachings on the Five Relationships.

 

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Question 34:  Opinion:  In your view, which of the Five Relationships is the most important in life.  Explain.

 

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Question 34:  Opinion:  In your view, which of the Five Relationships is the most important in life.  Explain.

 

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Question 35:  According to Confucius, what are the characteristics of a great leader?

 

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Question 35:  According to Confucius, what are the characteristics of a great leader?

 

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Question 36:  Name a great leader you have heard of.  What makes this leader great?

 

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Question 36:  Name a great leader you have heard of.  What makes this leader great?

 

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Question 37:  Why have the Five Relationships and ancestor veneration been misinterpreted?  Be specific.

 

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Question 37:  Why have the Five Relationships and ancestor veneration been misinterpreted?  Be specific.

 

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Question 38:  Opinion:  Which Confucian belief do you find most inspirational?

 

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Question 38:  Opinion:  Which Confucian belief do you find most inspirational?

 

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Question 39:  Opinion:  How could you incorporate the Five Virtues into your life?

 

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Question 39:  Opinion:  How could you incorporate the Five Virtues into your life?

 

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Shinto

Question 40:  Why do Shintoists use the torii as a gateway to all of their shrines?

 

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Question 40:  Why do Shintoists use the torii as a gateway to all of their shrines?

 

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Question 41:  Why is it difficult to determine the origins of Shinto?

 

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Question 41:  Why is it difficult to determine the origins of Shinto?

 

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Question 42:  What are kami?

 

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Question 42:  What are kami?

 

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Question 43:  Why are kami important?

 

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Question 43:  Why are kami important?

 

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Question 44:  What is the significance of mythology in Shinto belief.

 

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Question 44:  What is the significance of mythology in Shinto belief.

 

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Question 45:  Identify and explain the significance of the four types of Shinto.

 

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Question 45:  Identify and explain the significance of the four types of Shinto.

 

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Question 46:  Why do you think Shinto places so much importance on purification rituals?

 

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Question 46:  Why do you think Shinto places so much importance on purification rituals?

 

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Question 47:  Opinion:  In your view, should governments become associated with religions?  Explain.

 

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Question 47:  Opinion:  In your view, should governments become associated with religions?  Explain.

 

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