Evidence of Religious Behaviour in Ancient Societies (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What does religious behaviour refer to in ancient societies?
What does religious behaviour refer to in ancient societies?
Actions from spiritual beliefs & faith
How many main types of evidence show religious practices in ancient societies?
How many main types of evidence show religious practices in ancient societies?
Four
What are the three stages of rites of passage?
What are the three stages of rites of passage?
Separation, Transition, Incorporation
What do rites of initiation represent?
What do rites of initiation represent?
Formal acceptance into adult society
What was the Mandan Okipa ceremony centred on?
What was the Mandan Okipa ceremony centred on?
Creation stories & spiritual approval
How long did participants fast during the Okipa ceremony?
How long did participants fast during the Okipa ceremony?
Four days
What did losing consciousness mean in the Okipa ceremony?
What did losing consciousness mean in the Okipa ceremony?
Spirit entered the spirit world
Where is Newgrange located?
Where is Newgrange located?
County Meath, Ireland
On what date does sunlight penetrate Newgrange's centre?
On what date does sunlight penetrate Newgrange's centre?
21st December
What did Newgrange function as according to religious beliefs?
What did Newgrange function as according to religious beliefs?
A portal to the afterlife
Who was sacrificed in Mayan sacrificial rituals?
Who was sacrificed in Mayan sacrificial rituals?
Young, willing warriors
What did Venus statuettes symbolise when placed in graves?
What did Venus statuettes symbolise when placed in graves?
Hopes for rebirth & resurrection