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Chapter6Quiz
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| autonomous religion | a religion that does not have a central authority but shares ideas and cooperates informally |
| branch | a large and fundamental division within a religion |
| cosmogony | a set of religious beliefs concerning the origin of the universe |
| denomination | a division of a branch that unites a number of local congregations into a single legal and administrative body |
| ethnic religion | a religion with a relatively concentrated spatial distribution whose principles are likely to be based on the physical characteristics of the particular location in which its adherents are concerned |
| hierarchical religion | a religion in which a central authority exercises a high degree of control |
| indigenous religion | all native american religions are considered to be this as they have not changed in hundreds of years |
| interfaith boundary | boundary between the world's major religions |
| intrafaith boundary | boundary dividing denominations within the same faith |
| universalizing religion | a religion that attempts to appeal to all people, not just those living in a particular location |