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Which of the following does not involve the belief in a supernatural being?
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animatism
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b)
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animism
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ancestral spirit
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d)
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all of the above involve the belief in supernatural beings
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2. |
The traditional Polynesian belief in the existence of "mana" is an example of ______________ .
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a)
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animatism
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b)
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animism
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c)
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ancestral spirits
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gods
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3. |
Animism is a belief in:
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ancestral ghosts or spirits
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b)
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otiose deities
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c)
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spirits that are in natural objects such as trees, rivers, and mountains
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d)
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minor supernatural beings such as leprechauns, elves, and pixies
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4. |
Unlike animatism, animism is a belief in:
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an impersonal power that is viewed as an "it" rather than a "he" or "she" with human-like characteristics
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b)
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supernatural beings that may have recognizable human-like characteristics and personality.
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c)
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the existence of supernatural phenomena
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5. |
Which of the following is true of the belief in the existence of ancestral spirits?
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They are often seen as retaining an active interest and even membership in their family and society.
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b)
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They can have emotions, feelings, and appetites.
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They must be treated well to assure their continued good will and assistance to the living.
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all of the above
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Which of the following is true regarding the belief in ancestral spirits?
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In China, they are usually thought of as still being active family members and are treated warmly with respect and honor.
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In European cultures, they are usually thought of as still being active family members who protect and lovingly help their living descendents.
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In European cultures, there is no concept of ancestral spirits.
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none of the above
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7. |
What is the difference between gods and spirits as they are defined in this tutorial?
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There is no difference--gods are spirits.
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In the supernatural world, only gods have individual identities and recognizable attributes.
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Gods are more powerful than spirits.
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none of the above
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8. |
A belief that there is only one god is referred to as _______________ .
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monotheism
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b)
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otiose deity
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polytheism
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Catholicism
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9. |
When there are many gods in a religion, they are typically ranked relative to each other in terms of their powers and their interests. The supreme god is:
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often an otiose deity
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b)
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a god who no longer has a personal identity
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c)
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always a male
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all of the above
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10. |
Based on what you read in this tutorial, which of the following statements may be true of Hinduism?
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It is a polytheistic religion.
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It is a monotheistic religion.
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c)
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It is a philosophy rather than a religion.
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A and B
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11. |
Which of the following statements is true of minor supernatural beings?
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They are not spirits, gods, humans, or other natural beings.
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They can do things that are beyond the abilities of humans.
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They often have a "trickster" role--they fool people, do outlandish things, and disappear.
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all of the above
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