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As discussed in our first class the word “Religion” is thought to be derived from the Latin verb religare, “to bind” or even the verb relegere, “to go over again.” 

A group of people who spoke a Eurasian language group came to the Indian subcontinent around 2000 BCE.  Early Hindu texts are written in Sanskrit from this language group.  What is the name of this family of languages?

In Hinduism ultimate reality is known as  _______ , and is either understood in personal and impersonal terms. This is contrasted with _______ , which is understood as the self or soul.  Higher wisdom is some kind of experiential knowledge of the relation between the two. 

There is an important distinction when approaching religions.  Religions have public pronouncements about their religion, and inner practices that may be indescribable that require initiation.  Match the term for each of these with their general definition. 

Which of the following captures the difference between a prophet (or oracle) and a sage?

The chemical urinalysis is most commonly completed by a medical assistant. Explain.

Which kingdom includes organisms that are multicellular, eukaryotic, photosynthetic, and have cell walls made of cellulose?

What is the primary evidence used to determine phylogenetic relationships between organisms?

What is the significance of the choanoflagellates (a protist) in understanding the evolution of animals?

Why is it important to use scientific names for organisms?