Aboriginal Spirituality

Based on the "World Religious" course, test your knowledge with this crossword puzzle!

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5. Medicine man or witch doctor.

9. Memorization, fluent speech, listening and understanding.

11. Beaded belts; used for oral teachings

12. Carved wood, connecting Aboriginals to their ancestors.

13. Aboriginal Spirituality was ignored by ______ settlers.

15. Philosophy that believes all things belonging to nature have a spirit/soul.

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1. A story passed down by word of mouth due to illiteracy.

2. Sacred symbol: the round shape represents the circle of life.

3. Native; naturally 'belonging' to an area or region.

4. Aboriginals migrated from ______ to North America and South America over 35,000 years ago.

6. Native spirituality is closely connected with ______.

7. Aboriginals contributed to North American society by cultivating this plant.

8. A gathering, centered around the community, which includes dancing, drumming and chanting.

10. Sacred animal: represents God's transcendence and strength.

14. Black Elk was born from the ______ group in 1863.

16. "Potential"

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