Chapter 12 Student Quiz 2

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. Clifford Geertz's definition of religion is based on

dogma and ancient texts. correct incorrect

witchcraft and shamans. correct incorrect

symbolism and meaning. correct incorrect

rites of passage. correct incorrect

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. The interpretivist approach to religion

is one of understanding religion as belief in supernatural things. correct incorrect

is one of stylized performances involving symbols that are associated with social, political, and religious activities. correct incorrect

argues there was nothing simpleminded about the myths, legends, and religious practices of tribal leaders. correct incorrect

looks at the underlying symbolic and cultural interconnections within a society. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is not a feature of sympathetic magic?

It works with the help of a specific supernatural being. correct incorrect

It relies on supernatural powers to produce its outcome. correct incorrect

It works on the principles of similarity and contagion. correct incorrect

It can only be performed by a religious authority. correct incorrect

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. The law of similarity

is some point of likeness between an aspect of the magical rite and the desired goal. correct incorrect

is when things that once were in physical contact with one another could have an effect even when they were no longer in contact. correct incorrect

can be used when collecting fingernail clippings or old clothing. correct incorrect

is a rite of passage. correct incorrect

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. An example of the law of contagion is

throwing darts at a picture of your enemy. correct incorrect

creating a voodoo doll. correct incorrect

casting a love spell using a shirt of the person you have a crush on. correct incorrect

dressing like your idol. correct incorrect

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. Communion is a Christian ritual that

is polytheistic. correct incorrect

includes elements of magic. correct incorrect

is an example of animism. correct incorrect

relies on totems. correct incorrect

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. Marriage is often understood as

magic. correct incorrect

an expression of fundamentalism. correct incorrect

a religion. correct incorrect

a rite of passage. correct incorrect

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. Beliefs get most of their power through

magic. correct incorrect

repeatedly being socially enacted. correct incorrect

the law of contagion. correct incorrect

fundamentalist actions. correct incorrect

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. All the following are monotheistic religions except

Judaism. correct incorrect

Christianity. correct incorrect

Islam. correct incorrect

Hinduism. correct incorrect

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. A shaman is a religious leader who primarily communicates through

a ritual trance. correct incorrect

sympathetic magic. correct incorrect

persuasion and charisma. correct incorrect

formal social institutions. correct incorrect

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. What did Anthony F. C. Wallace argue ties all religious beliefs together?

symbolism correct incorrect

magic correct incorrect

the supernatural correct incorrect

morality correct incorrect

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. Some Native American clans identify with particular animals, often claiming to be descended from them. This is known as

totemism. correct incorrect

polytheism. correct incorrect

atheism. correct incorrect

the law of similarity. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is not a function of a religious symbol?

to unify people around a shared identity correct incorrect

to reinforce social hierarchies correct incorrect

to maintain social order correct incorrect

to promote fundamentalism correct incorrect

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. __________ challenged orthodox Hinduism, eventually taking the name "Buddha" and teaching a path of compassion and selflessness?

Siddartha Gautama correct incorrect

Ishmael, son of Hagar correct incorrect

The Prophet Mohammad correct incorrect

The Dalai Lama correct incorrect