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What does prehistory refer to and what happened in it? time before events were recorded and people held rituals to worship nature
Why were ancient ppl referred to as nomads? they didn't settle in the same place
How did burials pointed to early beginnings of religion? burials expressed how people honoured the dead and beliefs about death, such as what happens when we die and how to nurture a dead body.
Name THREE roles of religion explaining the origins of life, provide solace and influence individual and collective identity
What did the Sumerians believe? the universe, gods and people were created out of an ancient sea
What were ziggurats? buildings believed to be dwelling places of gods
What aspect of religion did Sumerians create? texts
What did the Canaanites create and how did it impact society? the alphabet, which enhanced ancient scriptures and made it more accurate
What developments occured during the Axial age? mathematics, science and philosophical ideas
What is the fundamental belief of Buddhism? achieving nirvana and believing in reincarnation and karma
What is the fundamental belief of Taoism? live simply and allowing things to take their natural course
What is the fundamental belief of Confucianism? transform people, communities and nations into a harmonious society by loving and caring
What is the fundamental belief of Jainism? seek moksha by showing peace and non-violence to all forms on nature
What is the fundamental belief of Shinto? live by the four affirmations of life: love of nature, family, physical cleanliness and ancestor worship
What is the fundamental belief of Sikhism? one God, and God believes everyone is equal
What type of rituals occured in the Middle Paleolithic Period? burial practices
What type of rituals occurred in the Upper Paleolithic Period? cave arts and sacrifices
What is the Second Vatican Council? gathering of bishops around the world by the Pope
What are two changes in the church during the Second Vatican Council? mass can be said in local language, lay people could participate in Mass
What are the Josephite sisters? sisters devoted to caring for local needs
What are two rules of the Josephites pre-vatican? sisters must show respect in front of children and authority to sister in charge, and they must wear old brown garments
What are the two rules of the Josephites post-vatican? sisters do not need permission to own personal items and changed to more 'modern' and new clothes in response to the church's attempt to modernize
What is the scientific revolution? emergence of science over time
Name one example of science contradicting religion copernicus's model theorised that the sun was at the center of the universe, not Earth
Why was the Second Vatican Council formed, referencing the context of what happened before it? to attempt to modernize the Catholic church in response to emergence of science and the events of WW2
What are rituals? set of actions and gestures with a symbolic meaning
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