Ap Human Geography Religion Answers – Flashcards
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monotheistic religion
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Believing that there is only one god
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polytheistic religion
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The worship of or belief in more than one god.
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animistic religion
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The belief that inanimate objects, such as hills, trees, rocks, rivers, and other elements of natural landscape, possess souls and can help or hinder human efforts on Earth
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Hinduism
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A body of religious and philosophical beliefs and cultural practices native to India and characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme beingof many forms and natures, by the view that opposing theories are aspects of one eternal truth, and by a
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Buddism
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Aeaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct, wisdom, and meditation releases one from desire, suffering, and rebirth
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Shintoism
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The ancient indigenous religion of Japan lacking formal dogma
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Toaism
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Philosophy that focused on nature--following the way--simplicity and have few societal rules
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Feng Shui
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Rules in Chinese philosophy that govern spatial arrangement and orientation in relation to patterns of yin and yang and the flow of energy (qi)
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Confucianism
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The teachings of Confucius emphasizing love for humanity
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Judaism
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The monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud
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Dispora
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The scattering of Jewish settlements outside Israel
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Christianity
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A monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
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Eastern Orthodox Church
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Derived from the Byzantine Church and adhering to Byzantine rites
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Roman Catholic Church
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The Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy
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Protestant
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A Christian who denies the authority of the Pope and holds the right of special judgment.
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Islam
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The religion of Muslims collectively which governs their civilization and way of life
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Sunni
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One of the two main branches of orthodox Islam
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Shi ite
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Followers of Ali (that make up 10% of Muslim population) that believe the Caliph should be related to Muhammed
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Pilgramage
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Journey to a holy place
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Sacred sites
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Place or space people infuse with religious meaning
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Minarets
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Tower attached to a Muslim mosque, having one or more projecting balconies from which a crier calls Muslims to prayer.
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Hajj
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The fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Qadah
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Genocide
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Systematic killing of a racial or cultural group
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Activity space
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The space within which daily activity occurs
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Religious fundamentalist
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Belief of literal interpretations of the bible
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Sharia laws
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These are the Islamic laws. They are divided into two main areas pertaining to worship and human interactions/relationships. According to these laws one can be married as young as 9yrs old.
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Jihad
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A holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal
