World Religions Test 2

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Amaterasu

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the sun goddess who was born when izanagi washed his left eye
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bushido

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the code of the warrior, comparable to the code of the medieval chivalry: the warrior knight way
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Guji

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head priest in shinto shrine
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Haiden

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area of a shinto shrine accessible to worshippers
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Haraiguishi

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traditional purification wand used by the shinto priest
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Hi River

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where izanagi washed after leaving the underworld
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Honinigi

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grandson of amaterasu who claims japan for her; first ruler
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Imi

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avoidance of impurity
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Ise

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the location of the grand shrine dedicated to amaterasu
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izanagi

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primeval kami of the sky. he and his wife, izanami created the japanese islands
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Izanami

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primeval kami of the earth. she gave birth to a number of the islnads of japan and 35 deities
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Jimmu Tenno

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grandson of Ninigi and first emperor
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Jinja

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shinto shrine
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Matsuri

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festivals at shinto shrines
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Honden

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most sacred areas, intended purely for the use of hte kami. this is usually closed to the general public; the priests only can enter to perform rituals
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Mikoshi

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portable shinto shrine, believed taht it serves as the vehicle of a divine spririt at the time of a parade of deities
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Misogi

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shinto

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Misogi

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a shinto practice involving purification in a waterfall or other natural running water
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nihon shoki

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sometimes translated as The Chronicles of Japan, the second oldest book of classical japanese history. it is more elaborate than kojiki, the oldest, and has proven invaluable to historians as it includes the most complete extant historical record of ancient japan. nihon shoki was finished in 720 under the editorial supervision of Prince Toneri and with the assistance of Ono Yasumaro. The book is also called the Nihongi
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Obon

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buddhist festival of the dead; appropriated by shinto
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okuninushi

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is a divinity in Japanese Shinto. His name literally translates to "Great Land Master", and he was originally the ruler of Izumo Province, until he was replaced by Ninigi. In compensation, he was made protector of the Royal Family 
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Onogoro

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the biggest and first island of Japan; Made when foam dripped off Izanagi’s spear
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Samurai

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the military class of the Japanese feudal tradition; comparable to knights in western feudal culture 
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Shinto

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name of the religion. Meaning the “way of the gods” derived from the Chinese “shen” (gods) and “tao” (the way) 
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Susano

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the storm god and mischievous brother of Amasterasu; created whenIizanagi washed his nose
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Torii

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the gate before a shrine when separate the mundane world from the sacred encloser
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Tsukiyomi

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the mood god, who was created when Izanagi washed his right eye
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Yomi

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The under world or land of the dead
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The Kami

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It is dependent on the scholars translating –usually defines as gods, spirits
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Nature kami

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The power of nature is what is surrounding them – what is behind the operation
It is what is held to be supernatural or superhuman
Example is the sun, moon, the earth, mountains, fields, sea, rivers, rain, clouds, plants,
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Clan ancestors kami

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Ujigami: or clan kami—clan of ancestral founder
They worship clan kami as the deity who existence and protection were vital for the clans physical maintenance, political influence, and social status
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Souls of the dead kami

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They are human beings who in life have achieved good social standing and should be worshipped now
During the period of state of hinto, it ranked as one of the nations most important shrines and played a key role in the military oriented affairs of the government
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3 types of kami

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nature, clan ancestors, souls of the dead

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Kojiki

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shinto scripture record of the ancient masters and oldest book in japan
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Nihongi (Chronicles of Japan)

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They aren’t scripture because they don’t contain dogma, philosophy, metaphysical , eschatology, or forms of theological discussion
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Tsuki-yomi

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moon god
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Hari (O'Harai)

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cleansing ritual
annual cleansing of land
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sakaki

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sacred evergreen
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kannushi

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the other priest
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Butsudan

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buddhist shrine
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matsuri

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festivals

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adi granth

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means "first book" and is the primary Sikh scripture
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Amritser

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location of the golden temple in the Punjab region of nw india
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Baisakhi

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spring festival where Guru Singh pretends to kill 5 people and then said he woul dmake khalsa

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Bala

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hindu companion of Nanak who never became a Sikh
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Dasam Granth

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(tenth book) compiled by the Tenth Guru (Gobind Singh) and is secondary scripture to the Adi Granth or Guru Granth Sahib.
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Guru

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spiritual leader. There is only one Guru – God, the inner voice; but earthly gurus make the divine present in the community.

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Guru Arjan Dev

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Fifth Guru; built the Golden Temple at Amistar and compiled the Adi Granth.
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Guru Gobind Singh

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Tenth Guru. Founded the Khalsa.
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Guru Granth Sahib

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Primary Scripture of the Sikhs and the Eleventh Guru.
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Guru Hargobind

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son of arjun (who complied the Adi granth) to prepare to defend the faith (commandment of his father) , he built fortresses
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Guru Tegh Bahadur

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Ninth Guru who gave his life to save Hindus from religious persecution by the Muslims.
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Gurdwara

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a Sikh temple in India.
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Haumai

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pride or ego
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Kachh

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short underdrawers; symbolize sexual morality; one of the five marks of the Khalsa
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Kanga

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comb; symbolizes an ordered mind; one if the five marks of the Khalsa
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Kara

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steel bracelet; symbolizes the oneness of God and control of action; one of the five make of the Khalsa
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Kaur

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Means Princess and is the name a woman takes upon entering the Khalsa
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Kesh

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uncut hair and beard; symbolizes naturalness before God; one of the five marks of Khalsa  
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Khalsa

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the sikh order; “the pure ones” 
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Kirpan

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short dagger; symbolizes willingness to stand against oppression aimed at anyone; one of the five marks of Khalsa  
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Langar

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Community meal
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Mardana

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the Muslim minstrel who was Nanak’s companion during his preaching tours and who never became a Sikh
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Miri

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Sword worn by Guru Hargobind which signifies secular power.
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Mukti

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release from the round of rebirth; same as Sanskrit moksha  
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Nanak

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the founder of Sikhism and the first Guru  SI

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Nath

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a Hindu tradition focusing on the interior search for God
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Piri

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One of the swords worn by Guru Hargobind which represents spiritual power
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Ramdaspur

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Town founded by the 3rd Guru which is today known as Amritser.
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Ram Das

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Laid the foundation for the Golden Temple  
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Samsara

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The eternal cycle of birth, suffering, death, and rebirth.
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Sanghat

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the company of illuminated and enlightened souls
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Sant

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a Hindu tradition believing in a devotional relationship to deity  
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Seva

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service
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Sikh

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a follower of Nanak and a word meaning “disciple” 
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Simran

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meditation
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Singh

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The name that a male member of the Khalsa takes meaning “Lion.”
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True Name

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God cannot be captured in a name, and therefore he is simply called “True Name.”
God’s name is – Ik Oankar
Satnam – the true name
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Way to god

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Seva, Simran, Sanghat
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meditation-

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harmony attained by simran (meditation by recitation of gurumantra)
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5 K's

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kesh, kanga, kachh, kara, kirpan
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Kesh

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long uncut hair and beard--symbol of naturalness
symbol of naturalness
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Kanga

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comb
symbol of mental order
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Kachh

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short underwear
symbol of chaste life
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Kara

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steel bracelet
symbol of unity with god or discipline of action
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Kirpin

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short dagger
symbol of willingness to stand against oppression
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