Intro to World Religions: Vocab

Question 1

"The way of life of a group of people who share similar values and beliefs" is...

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culture

Question 2

The things we think are important in life are our...

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values

Question 3

"A being believed to control all or part of the universe and/or life, and is thus worshipped."

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god or goddess

Question 4

Something important given up, especially to a deity, for the sake of something greater is a...

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sacrifice

Question 5

"Atheism" is...

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the belief in no god

Question 6

"Standards of acceptable behavior" are...

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ethics

Question 7

These are ideas about right and wrong, especially regarding conduct toward others

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morals

Question 8

What is "a set of beliefs that seek to explain the meaning and purpose of life and the world"?

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religion

Question 9

What is a request for help or an expression of thanks directed to a god or object of worship?

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prayer

Question 10

What is a "deity"?

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a god or goddess

Question 11

A character or picture that stands for something else is a...

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symbol

Question 12

What is the word for a specific set of actions, done in a specific order, with special meaning?

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ritual

Question 13

The belief in one god is...

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monotheism

Question 14

A "belief" is...

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something that is accepted as true

Question 15

"Sacred" means...

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holy or dedicated to a religious purpose

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