Animism and Totemism

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What is the belief that natural objects, such as trees, rocks, and rivers, possess a spirit or consciousness called?

  1. Animism

  2. Totemism

  3. Polytheism

  4. Monotheism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Animism is the belief that natural objects, such as trees, rocks, and rivers, possess a spirit or consciousness.

What is the belief that a particular animal or plant is the ancestor or guardian spirit of a group of people called?

  1. Animism

  2. Totemism

  3. Polytheism

  4. Monotheism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Totemism is the belief that a particular animal or plant is the ancestor or guardian spirit of a group of people.

Which of the following is a common practice in animism?

  1. Prayer

  2. Sacrifice

  3. Taboo

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prayer, sacrifice, and taboo are all common practices in animism.

Which of the following is a common practice in totemism?

  1. Hunting the totem animal

  2. Eating the totem animal

  3. Wearing the totem animal's skin

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hunting the totem animal, eating the totem animal, and wearing the totem animal's skin are all common practices in totemism.

Animism and totemism are both forms of what?

  1. Monotheism

  2. Polytheism

  3. Atheism

  4. Naturalism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Animism and totemism are both forms of polytheism, which is the belief in multiple gods or spirits.

Which of the following is an example of an animistic belief?

  1. The belief that trees have spirits

  2. The belief that animals have souls

  3. The belief that rocks have consciousness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The belief that trees have spirits, the belief that animals have souls, and the belief that rocks have consciousness are all examples of animistic beliefs.

Which of the following is an example of a totemic belief?

  1. The belief that a particular animal is the ancestor of a group of people

  2. The belief that a particular plant is the guardian spirit of a group of people

  3. The belief that a particular animal or plant is sacred

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The belief that a particular animal is the ancestor of a group of people, the belief that a particular plant is the guardian spirit of a group of people, and the belief that a particular animal or plant is sacred are all examples of totemic beliefs.

Animism and totemism are often associated with which type of society?

  1. Hunter-gatherer societies

  2. Agricultural societies

  3. Industrial societies

  4. Post-industrial societies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Animism and totemism are often associated with hunter-gatherer societies, which are societies that rely on hunting and gathering for their food.

Which of the following is a common theme in animistic and totemic beliefs?

  1. The interconnectedness of all living things

  2. The importance of respecting nature

  3. The belief in a spiritual world

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The interconnectedness of all living things, the importance of respecting nature, and the belief in a spiritual world are all common themes in animistic and totemic beliefs.

Animism and totemism have been practiced by people in which parts of the world?

  1. Africa

  2. Asia

  3. Australia

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Animism and totemism have been practiced by people in Africa, Asia, Australia, and other parts of the world.

Which of the following is a common ritual in animism?

  1. Prayer

  2. Sacrifice

  3. Divination

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prayer, sacrifice, and divination are all common rituals in animism.

Which of the following is a common ritual in totemism?

  1. Hunting the totem animal

  2. Eating the totem animal

  3. Dancing in honor of the totem animal

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hunting the totem animal, eating the totem animal, and dancing in honor of the totem animal are all common rituals in totemism.

Animism and totemism are often seen as forms of what?

  1. Primitive religion

  2. Natural religion

  3. Traditional religion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Animism and totemism are often seen as forms of primitive religion, natural religion, and traditional religion.

Which of the following is a common belief in animism?

  1. The belief that animals have souls

  2. The belief that plants have spirits

  3. The belief that rocks have consciousness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The belief that animals have souls, the belief that plants have spirits, and the belief that rocks have consciousness are all common beliefs in animism.

Which of the following is a common belief in totemism?

  1. The belief that a particular animal is the ancestor of a group of people

  2. The belief that a particular plant is the guardian spirit of a group of people

  3. The belief that a particular animal or plant is sacred

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The belief that a particular animal is the ancestor of a group of people, the belief that a particular plant is the guardian spirit of a group of people, and the belief that a particular animal or plant is sacred are all common beliefs in totemism.

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