ID 2776 Quiz #2

tefillin

Either of two small leather cases containing texts from the Hebrew Scriptures; traditionally worn on the forehead and the left arm by Jewish men during morning prayer

traditionalists

Generation whose members were born in 1945 and before

mandir

In Indian architecture, a worship temple in the home

mandapa

In Indian architecture, the congregational hall or center section of the temple

Kiddish cup

In Judaism, a blessing is recited over the __ of wine or grape juice

GenXer

Members of Generation X; born 1965-1980

Karma

cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

Five Pillars of Islam

framework of the Muslim life: faith, prayer, concern for the needy, the permanent walls, self-purification through fasting, and pilgrimage

ethnic

pertaining to or characteristic of a people or group of people that have a common or distinctive culture, religion, language, and so on

global community

pertains to the whole world as a group

global market

pertains to trade in a world context

globalization

processes of international integration arising from an increase in human connectivity and interchange of worldviews, products, ideas, and other aspects of culture

distance receptors

receptors that enable the eyes, ears, and nose to sense objects from a distance

spiritual

related to, consisting of, or affected by the spirit - an animating or vital principle held to give life to physical being

visual culture

relates to the constructed environment - artifacts and performances, technologies, and the beliefs, values, and attitudes imbued in those artifacts and performances by the people who make, present, and use them

olfactory

relating to the sense of smell

yarmulke

skullcap or head covering worn by Jewish men and boys in the synagogue and and the home

catholicism

the faith, practices, or system of catholic christianity

Torah

the first five books of Hebrew Scripture and other Jewish writings

tzitzit

the fringes or tassels on the corners of the tallit

synagogue

the house of worship and communal center of a Jewish congregation

baby boomers

the largest population group, born between 1946 and 1964

universal design

the process of creating products that are usable by people with the widest possible range of abilities, operating within the widest possible range of situations

ethnicity

traits, background, allegiance, or association with a specific or ethnic group

kinesthetic

using movement to learn and to experience space

thermal space

view of one's environment based on the senses of heat and cold of another human, visual examination, and sense of smell

Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines

A document that provides the scope and technical requirements for access to buildings and facilities set forth through the ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act

A law that was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1990 and signed into law on July 26th, 1990, that prohibits discrimination based on disability

inclusive design

A place or product that is planned, designed and built, managed, and used with all people in mind

millennials

AKA Generation Y; born 1981-2000

Magen David

Six-pointed star that represents King David's Shield

Element

an architectural or component of a building, facility, space, or site

buddhism

an eastern religion that encompasses a variety of beliefs and practices based on teaching of siddhartha gautama

limitation

another word used for impairment

gharba griha

a "womb chamber" where the deity is housed

shibui

a Japanese approach to design that expresses the connection to nature

ghanta

a bell at the gate of a hindu temple

temple

a building devoted to the worship pf a god, gods, or other objects of religious significance

church

a building for public and especially for Christian worship

mosque

a building used for public worship by Muslims

attention deficit disorder

a disordered learning and disruptive behavior condition characterized by symptoms of inattentiveness or hyperactivity or impulsive behavior, or by all three

Protestantism

a form of Christian religion and whose practices originated with the principles of the Reformation

Islam

a monotheistic religion based on the word of God revealed to Muhammad during the seventh century

Muslim

a person who adheres to Islamic religion

Mecca

a place regarded as a center for a specified group, activity, or interest

wayfinding

a process of navigating through unfamiliar territory

Judaism

a religion practiced by Jews

hinduism

a religions that originated in India that has multiple gods and a wide range of principles and beliefs

puja

a religious ritual performed by Hindus

immediate receptors

a sense of closeness or touch through the skin, membranes, and muscles

menorah

a seven-branched candelabrum

tactile space

a social distance or closeness of another human; visual and physical touch of material

chai

a symbol of life found on jewelry and other ornaments

caste system

a system of social stratification based on socioeconomic conditions

bariatrics

a term related to obesity, including products and treatment for individuals who are overweight

shikara

a tower that tops the main part of a Hindu temple

tallit

a white shawl with fringed corners worn over the head by Jewish males during religious services