APHG Religion vocab

Krinhop

Animism

Belief that objects, places, and creatures possess a distinct spiritual essence

Cargo Cult Pilgrimage

Movement in Melanesia where indigenous people believe ancestral spirits will deliver goods, leading to ritualistic practices

Christianity

 Monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, emphasizing love, forgiveness, and redemption

Confucianism

Philosophical system based on Confucius teachings, focusing on morality, social relationships and justice.

Ethnic religion

Religion associated with a specific ethnic group not actively seeking converts, such as hinduism or judaism. 

Exclave

A territory separated from the main part by foreign territory

Enclave

A territory surrounded by another state entirely.

Fundamentalism

Strict adherence to basic principles of a region, often involving a literal interpretation of sacred texts

Geomancy (Feng Shui)

Chinese practice of arranging the environment to harmonize with spiritual forces for improved well-being. 

Hajj

Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, required once in a lifetime for Muslims who are physically and financially able.

Hinduism

Major religion originating in India, characterized by beliefs in reincarnation, karma, and a pantheon of deities.

Interfaith boundaries

Boundaries between different major religions, such as between christianity and islam 

Islam:

Monotheistic religion founded on the revelations received by the prophet muhammed, emphasizing the submission to Allah’s will.

Jainism:

Ancient Indian religion emphasizing non violence, truth, and asceticism, aiming for liberation of the soul. 

Judaism

Monotheistic religion of the Jewish people, emphasizing a conventional relationship with God and adherence to the Torah.

Monotheism

One god

Polytheism

Multiple gods

Mormonism

Religious movement founded in the 19ths century, emphasizes additional scriptures like the book of mormon.

Muslim pilgrimage:

Refers to the Hajj, in which Muslims that are able to journey to Mecca. 

Muslim population

 Mostly middle east and north africa & asia. 90% Sunni and 10% shia. About 1.9 billion followers. 

Proselytizing religion

Seeking converts

Reincarnation

Belief that the soul is reborn into a new body after death. 

Religion

Organized system of beliefs and practices, often associated with specific groups. 

Religious architectural styles

Distinctive designs and structures associated with places of worship, reflecting cultural and religious beliefs.

Landscape of the dead

Areas designated for burial and honoring the deceased, such as cemeteries. 

Religious conflict

Disputes or tensions between different religious groups, often due to doctrinal differences or territorial claims. 

Religious culture hearth

Region where a religion originates and from which it spreads

Religious toponyms:

 Place names divided from religious terms or figures

Sacred space

Areas recognized as holy or significant, within a region, often used for worship or rituals

Shamanism:

Practice involving a practitioner reaching altered states of  consciousness to interact with the spirit world,

Secularism

Principle of separating religion from civic affairs and government.

Sharia law

Islamic legal system derived from the Quran and Hadith, governing aspects of daily life.

Shintoism

Indigenous religion of Japan focusing on ritual practices and reference for Kami.

Sikhism

Monotheistic religion founded in the Punjab region

Sunni/Shia

Sects in Islam, with Sunni as the larger branch, believing that leadership should be elected. Shia Muslims believe leadership should descend from Muhammads family. 

Theocracy

 System of government where priests rule in the name of God or a deity 

Taoism

 Philosophical and religious tradition from China emphasizing living in harmony with the Tao

Universalizing religion

Religion that seeks to appeal to all people globally

Zoroastrianism

Ancient monotheistic religion from persia, emphasizing the duality of good and evil. 

Origin and distribution

The beginning point of a religion and how it spreads geographically. 

Religious cultural regions

Areas where a particular religion predominated and shapes.