Exam 15: Religions of Place: a Sacred World Around Us

The author of this textbook asserts that indigenous religions are disappearing. What are some of the causes for this, and what would you suggest to address this issue?

Sicun is __________.

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump received its name from a __________.

For nature to remain in harmony, each being must participate in a way of life best described by the simple word __________.

Native American religious traditions do not believe in God or gods.

Native American religious traditions share some common themes, such as the importance of the land.

The sun dance is a ceremony celebrating the first menstrual cycle of a young woman.

________ is divided into two basic elements: Above and Below.

There are five different souls in every being.

What is the notion of giveaway and how does it help Native Americans to think about the right way to live?

What happens to young women at their first menstrual cycle?

The ________ of 1887 attempted to force Native Americans to invest in private property and become "civilized."

What is the significance of the sun dance for Native American spirituality? How does it help those who participate in it to live ethically?

The Medicine Wheel in Medicine Mountain, Wyoming, is a sacred place serving a symbol of what important Native American idea?

There are very few differences among indigenous religious beliefs around the world.

The massacre at ________ effectively stopped the "Ghost Dance" movement.

Niya is __________.

Peyote and tobacco are sacred substances used to help people commune with the spirit world.

________ is sometimes used to encourage interaction with the spirit world.