Karl is a follower of animism. He is most likely to believe that:

individual spirits exist in all individual things in nature.

Which of the following poses a challenge to the study of indigenous religions?

Most indigenous tribes have not written down their stories/beliefs/rituals.

What is the overall purpose of indigenous religions?

to maintain the balance of life so that the group as a whole can thrive

Which of the following statements is true of the deities worshiped by indigenous groups?

High deities seldom figure into everyday religious life of indigenous group

Which of the following statements is true of indigenous religions?

Some indigenous tribes, along with their particular religion are extinct.

For indigenous people, the term “place” has more than geographical significance. It is also significant because it:

is a matter of tribal and personal identity.

Manaism is pre-animistic, because:

it does not connect power to spirits in individual natural things

1. Why is “traditional religion” an ambiguous term for the religions dealt with in this chapter?

a. All religions are traditions because they come from the past

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1
Karl is a follower of animism. He is most likely to believe that:
animals do not have souls.
individual spirits exist in all individual things in nature.
a shaman can talk to holy spirits.
the dead are never reborn.
2
Which of the following poses a challenge to the study of indigenous religions?
Indigenous people typically lead a nomadic life.
Most of the indigenous tribes are monotheistic.
Most indigenous tribes have not written down their stories/beliefs/rituals.
Indigenous religions are restricted to North America and Africa.
3
What is the overall purpose of indigenous religions?
to enable individuals to reach their full potential in life
to bring the group to a happy conclusion at the end of human history
to develop good relations with other types of religions
to maintain the balance of life so that the group as a whole can thrive
4
Which of the following statements is true of the deities worshiped by indigenous groups?
Indigenous groups worship deities or spirits in a detached way.
Indigenous groups worship a single God.
High deities seldom figure into everyday religious life of indigenous group
The Lakota and Yoruban religions do not believe in high gods.
5
Which of the following statements is true of indigenous religions?
Some indigenous tribes, along with their particular religion are extinct.
Indigenous religions are restricted to North America and Africa.
Most forms of indigenous religions with written records are in North Africa
Most indigenous tribes have written documents of their customs & rituals
6
For indigenous people, the term “place” has more than geographical significance. It is also significant because it:
indicates where a tribe moved from after its creation to its present place.
is a matter of tribal and personal identity.
designates one's status in society.
is a marker of wealth.
7
Manaism is pre-animistic, because:
it involves worshiping multiple deities.
it believes that spiritual powers come from within a person instead of out
its followers believe in offering animal sacrifice to deities.
it does not connect power to spirits in individual natural things
8
1. Why is “traditional religion” an ambiguous term for the religions dealt with in this chapter?
a. Not very many scholars use it today.
a. Most people don’t know what “traditional” means.
a. All religions are traditions because they come from the past
a. This term is used only of very old religions.
9
Tribe members believe that Ziu can talk directly to the spirits and use his powers to heal others. Ziu is a:
shaman
Wakanpi
trickster
noble savage
10
Indigenous religions lay most emphasis on:
worshiping human figures.
rituals.
relationships.
worshiping gods.

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