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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Moksha | liberation- Goal for breaking out of samsara |
| What doctrine says all reality is ultimately one? | Monism |
| Define Brahman and Atman | Brahman is the eternal essence of reality, source of universe, beyond reach of human perception and thought |
| What is the general function of Hinduism's many deities? | They provide accessible points of contact with the divine. |
| Samsara | The wheel of rebirth; individual soul is reincarnated from one life-form to another until moksha is eventually achieved |
| Hinduism's most popular sacred text | Bhagavad Gita |
| Two Hindu principles that connect the divine to this world | Karma and Dharma. Karma, moral law of cause and effect which says that every action produces a justified effect; and dharma is ethical duty. |
| Four classes of the caste system | Brahmin- Priests Kshatriya- Warriors Vaishya- Artisans Shudra- Laborers |
| Of what major epic is the Bhagavad Gita a part, and what is the main premise of the story? | Mahabharata- the dispute between the Kaurava and the Pandava Brothers |
| In the Bhagavad Gita, why does Krishna encourage Arjuna to engage in a war? | It is his dharma |
| Identify the three paths to liberation. Which type of person is best suited for each path? | Jnana- Intellectual Bhakti- Devotional Karma- good deeds, service |
| define several important deities of Hinduism | Brahma- 4 heads, vedas, hamsa vehicle, creator Vishnu- preserver, mace, conch shell, lotus flower, chakra, Garuda Vahana Shiva- destroyer, trident, snakes coiled, animal skin, wild matted hair, crescent moon, River Ganges, Nandi |
| Important deities part 2 | Parvati- mother goddess, wife of Shiva, mom to Ganesh Ganesh- remover of obstacles, new beginnings, mouse, axe, rope, sweets Kali- wild destruction, tongue out, sickle, severed head, garland of skulls, bowl blood, avatar of Parvati |
| Important deities part 3 | Nav Durga- undefeated warrior, large mammal vahana, avatar of Parvati Krishna- 8th avatar of Vishnu, ideal statesman, counselor, lover, baby Krishna, cowherd, flute player, main god in Bhagavad Gita |
| Important deities part 4 | Hanuman- Monkey god, god of wind, Ramayana, loyal, mace, can fly, brought a mountain with medicinal herbs to army Prince Rama- ideal prince, son, husband, bow and arrow, Ramayana is his story defeats 10 headed demon king Ravana |
| Important deities part 5 | Princess Sita- Wife of Ram, avatar of Lakshmi, abducted by Ravana Jatayu- king of birds, wings slashed off by Ravana when he attempted to save Sita. |
| What is an avatar? Name two important Hindu figures identified as avatars. | A living embodiment of a god, a god in another form, Rama, Krishna, Nav Durga, Kali |
| What Hindu text is most closely associated with bhakti marga? | Bhagavad Gita |
| Identify three aspects of Hindu devotional life (be able to reference Mandir) | Mandir Temple/Food Flower offerings, lighted candle lamps, Arati/Murti/decorating murti/in temple by priests, homa, abhishekam, archana, individual puja |
| Be able to identify and explain briefly two different Hindu Holy Days/Celebrations | Ganesh Chaturthi- Ganesh celebration, parades, food, submerge idol in water Diwali- Festival of Lights/Return of Sita and Ram from Exile to Ayodhya/Lakshmi |
| What was the name of the man who later became the Buddha and founded the religion of Buddhism? | Siddhartha Gautama |
| What were the Four Passing Sights? Explain their significance to the origins of Buddhism | Old Man, Sick Man, Dead Man, Holy Man- without them, Gautama would not have committed to finding a solution to suffering |
| What was the Great Going Forth? | Gautama leaving his life of luxury at the Palace, his wife, and son- left on a white horse, cut his hair, and committed to an ascetic lifestyle in order to find a solution to suffering |
| Doctrine of the Middle Way | Avoid Extremes |
| Describe the event of Gautama's attainment of enlightenment | Bodhi Tree, defeated Mara's temptations, and in meditation was enlightened with Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path |
| What is the Sangha? Who are its members? | Monastic Community, Monks and Nuns |
| What are the three Jewels of Buddhism? | Buddha, Dharma, and the Sangha |
| Identify the Three Marks of Existence. How are the interrelated? | Anatta(no self), Anicca (impermanence), Dukkha (suffering). All three are based on the changing nature of reality, and dukkha is the natural result of anatta and anicca. |
| List the Five Precepts, which apply to all Buddhists. | Do not kill, do not steal, do not lie, do not drink intoxicants, do not commit sensual misconduct. |
| What are some possible English translations of the term dukkha? | Suffering, frustration, dislocation, discomfort. Dukkha implies that things are not as they should be, that they are in need of repair. |
| List the steps of the Eightfold Path. | Right Views, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Conduct, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Meditation. |
| What is the difference between the Buddha and other humans who attain enlightenment? | The Buddha did not require a model to provide teachings to lead him to enlightenment as others do. |
| Define and briefly describe the character of an arhat. | Enlightened individual, free from dukkha in the Theravada tradition |
| What is the literal meaning of the word nirvana? How does this help to explain the concept of nirvana? | Extinguish, or "blowing out" The meaning implies that all selfish desire has been extinguished, like a flame, leading to freedom from samsara |
| What are the three divisions (rafts) of Buddhism and what are the primary geographical regions of the three divisions of Buddhism? | Theravada- Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia Mahayana- China, Korea, Japan Vajrayana- Tibetan Buddhism |
| What is the main focus of Theravada Buddhism? | Wisdom and achieving Enlightenment through Meditation |
| What is the literal meaning of the name Mahayana, and what is the key virtue of this trations? | The Greater Vehicle; Compassion |
| What is commonly regarded as having been the Bible of the ancient Greeks? | Homer's Iliad and Odyssey |
| Explain the meaning of this sentence: The gods of the Olympic Pantheon are anthropomorphic | The gods of Mount Olympus, e.g. Zeus, Hera, Athena, Aphrodite, Apollo, Artemis etc. are like humans. They have human attributes. They have specific talents, functions, and limitations. Morally speaking they behave much more like humans than gods. |
| What is an oracle? What is the most famous oracle of ancient Greece and why was it consulted? | An oracle is a sanctuary favored by a particular god, who communicated in some manner to those who visited the site. The oracle at Delphi, where the Greeks sought the wisdom of the god Apollo, is the most famous one. |
| What is Platonic dualism? | Truth exists independently of any bodily, or material existence. Instead, truth consists of Forms, which are purely intellectual constructs. Wisdom lies in identifying oneself with the truth of Forms, rather than the material world. |
| What is meant by Greco-Roman Mythology? | Mythology of the Greek and Roman peoples/civilizations/cultures. |
| What are some major characteristics of Norse mythology? | "The only light in the darkness is heroism". Though the heavenly realm of the gods is Asgard, Asgard is far from a place of light and bliss. On the contrary, even the gods are subject to death and destruction and a harsh life. Hope lies in heroism. |
| Name 6 major Greco-Roman deities | Zeus, Hara, Aphrodite, Athena, Apollo, Hermes, Artemis, Hades, Poseidon |
| Name 6 major Norse deities | Odin, Frigg, Loki, Thor, Heimdall, Siff, Frey, Freya, Baldr. |
| Define what is meant by Creation Myth, and give an example from mythology | A creation myth simply has to do with the creation of the world/universe, the ordering of the cosmos from chaos and disorder. |
| Define what is meant by archetype and give an example from mythology. | An archetype is a typical example... Achilles is the archetype of a hero. |
| Be able to explain 5 different features of Yggdrasil | Rainbow Bridge, Bifrost, the three wells, the nine realms, the world serpent, Ratatosk, the Norns. |
| What is the Judgement of Paris, and in what famous war did it result? | The Judgement of Paris is when Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite went to Paris to determine who was the fairest. Each goddess bribed Paris. Paris chose Aphrodite in order to get Helen. Paris then goes to Sparta and abducts Helen. |
| What are the major elements of a hero Myth, and how does the term apotheosis fit into a hero Myth? | A special birth, a journey quest, Apotheosis or high point and return, rebirth, or death. The Apotheosis usually occurs towards the end of quest, and it is when the hero becomes most like a god, or reaches some level of perfection. |
| Who are the major players in the Trojan War? | Agamemnon, Achilles, Odysseus for the Greeks Hector, Paris, King Priam for the Trojans |
| What is the role of Homeric deities in the Trojan War? | The Homeric deities played favorites, took sides, and got involved in the fight themselves! |
| Why is the study of Myth crucial as a subtext to the humanities? | Studying Myths is a responsible way to understand both psychological and sociocultural influences on human beings. Mythology is a necessary system of thought conveying both information and values. |
| What is meant by Apocalyptic Myth? | A myth that deals with the end of the world. |
| Who is the Hero archetype we studies in class? Please name the myth from which he hails, and be able to tell me a little about him. | Achilles is the archetype of a hero. He is the key figure of Homer's Iliad and he is the quintessential hero in that he has a special story surrounding his younger years, the Journey Quest in the Trojan War, the Apotheosis when talking to King Priam. |
| What are two of the major causes of the "Wrath of Achilles?" | Agamemnon taking Briseis from Achilles, and Hector slaying Patroclus. |
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