Religions Quiz 2

Contemporary Pan-Indianism includes...

All of these choices.

A key element of animism would be the...

Appearance of the sacred in dreams and visions.

Indigenous peoples believe that...

Each and every part of nature has a spiritual aspect that makes it live and gives direction to its life.

Which represents a common feature of indigenous religions?

All of these choices.

In general, the indigenous peoples of North America prefer to be referred to...

By their local group rendered in their own language.

An indigenous story that explains why the water can be a liquid in its original form, solid like ice when chilled, and a gas like steam when heated is most closely associated with which type of myth?

Etiological.

Why is Baron Samedi, the "Lord of the death," worshiped in Vodou?

He is a zombie, he brings good fortune to those who call for his presence, he is worshipped and celebrated to keep him at bay, so that he wont disturb the living (All of the above).

Indigenous traditions around the world are commonly...

In-group based.

True regarding the place to which a particular indigenous tribe belongs...

Indigenous peoples are deeply rooted in a place.

Which is/are true?

Indigenous religions are those that are native to a specific area, Vodou is concerned mainly with bringing its followers into harmony with the guys that control the natural world, the spirit world of the Lakota is called Wakan Tanka. (All of the above)

This was drawn from the Polynesian term meaning "spiritual power."

Manaism.

Which poses a challenge to the study of indigenous religions?

Most of the indigenous tribes have not written down their stories, beliefs, or rituals.

The members of a particular tribe believe that one of its members has the power to talk directly to celestial beings and can use his power to heal the ailing. This person is most likely a...

Shaman

True of the Polynesian Religion in Hawaii...

The main goal is to maintain a balance relationship with nature and society in which people can flourish,It centers on the guides in and behind natural forces, and prayer is an integral part of Hawaiian traditional life (All of the above).

True of indigenous traditions...

They are based on practice.

What best describes religion In which the spirit of an animal species provides the basis for life within the tribal community?

Totemism.

Tricksters are...

Wily animals, spirits, gods. (All of these choices)

True of nature religions...

they do not see humans as separate from nature, they do not have a strong distinction between the natural and supernatural world, they do not view human beings are superior to the rest of the world (All of these choices).