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Folk and Pop Religions

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    Pop and folk religions exist in many parts of the world. It is important to distinguish between the two. In this game, players answer questions about religious traditions.
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  • Where do gods in the Ancient Greek religion live?
    Mount Olympus
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  • In Celtic Paganism, what is the holiday celebrated during the Summer Solstice?
    Litha
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  • Are there priests in Jainism?
    No
  •  5
  • What are the five Mahavratas or vows?
    Non-attachment to possession, telling the truth, not stealing, sexual restraint and non-violence
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  • Which religion out of the ones discussed is a religion of self-help?
    Jainism
  •  5
  • What do the Lamaleran people primarily hunt?
    Whales
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  • Who formed Jainism?
    Mahavira
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  • How do harpoons relate to animism in Lamaleran culture?
    The soul of the harpoon head is believed to be linked to the ancestors.
  •  20
  • What are the "three jewels" of Jainism?
    Right belief, right knowledge, right conduct
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  • Name two superstitions in Celtic Paganism.
    Hand dried lavender and rosemary over doorways and leaving Jack O'Lanterns at the end of harvest season
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  • How many sects of people are in Jainism?
    Two
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  • Are there gods or spiritual beings who help humans in Jainism?
    No
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  • What do whales provide Lamalerans?
    Physical and spiritual sustenance
  •  10
  • What is Jainism's supreme principle?
    Non-violence (ahimsa)
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  • Who is the "mother of the sea" in Lamaleran culture?
    Ina Leva
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  • What religion does Lamalera follow, out of the religions discussed today?
    Animism
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