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7. How has Saudi Arabia protected two of the most sacred spaces in
Islam (Mecca and Medina)?
8. In what way does sacred space play into the ideology of Islamic
extremist/terrorist organizations like al-Qaeda specifically?
9. What is probably the most contentious sacred space within the city of
Jerusalem?
10.
Why is there so much disagreement and conflict over this
particular site?
11.
What is a pilgrimage?
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What criteria separate major and minor destinations for a
pilgrimage (list all)?
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How are attachments between people and territory different
among diasporic religious communities?
19.
What diasporic religious community established a homeland
here in the United States?
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In what way have Mormon religious beliefs impacted the
development of this place?
24.
What 19th century political movement sought to create a religious
and political homeland for Jews?
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26.
According to Figure 5.12 on pg. 148, what other people group
have historical and religious claims on the same territory?
27.
According to Figure 5.12 on pg. 148, what event led to the
largest expansion of the Jewish state (Israel) to date?
28.
What two areas within this territory have led to the greatest
amount of conflict between Israeli Jews and Palestinian Muslims?
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30.
Based on Figure 5.13 on pg. 149, list the steps involved in the
process of creating a sacred space?
31.
Name at least two other sacred spaces that has been created
within the civil religion of the United States.
32.
What three developments propel change to religious beliefs,
attitudes, and values?
33.
Which of the three is driven by advancements in science and
technology?
34.
Why is this movement seen as dangerous within many
religious communities?
35.
What early 20th century Pope condemned this movement
altogether?
36.
What particular feature of the Hindu religion has led to a major
clash between modernists and traditionalists?
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What fifth category was added later, and was made up of those
so impure that they didnt fall in any of the varnas?
41.
How is the caste system viewed in India the Hindu world today?
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What practices have been targeted by Christian fundamentalists
in the United States?
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46.
What was part of the rationale behind the attacks on 9/11 related
to Islamic traditionalism?
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What are Jews not allowed to mix according to kosher dietary
laws?
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What group is associated with one of the strictest known
interpretations of sharia?
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What particular activity are the remnants of this group actively
trying to stop in Afghanistan today?
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In your own words, describe the four factors that account for the
success of renewalism?
64.
What principle among renewalist has been the most
controversial?
65.