Anthropology of Religion

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Diversity and Unity in the World's Religions

True/False Quiz


1	Theogonic myths are stories about the origins of heroes after the creation of the world.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	In Shoshone myths, before the origin of humans the world was populated by supernatural beings who had animal-like characteristics.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	In Akkadian mythology, the earth was formed out of mud from the bottom of the sea and the sky was formed from a divine metal.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	Victor Turner's concept of communitas refers to the feelings of comradery and equality that is experienced during religious rituals.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	Piety values are synonymous with moral values.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	By following its piety values, members of each religious community establish themselves as full-fledged participants in their respective religious groups.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	There is no difference between religious rituals and the rituals of other institutions.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	Those rites of passage that are most often religious are those that deal with those parts of human life over which humans have the least control.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	Anthony Wallace viewed religious beliefs as the central core of religion.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	The great cross-cultural diversity of religious beliefs and practices compared with the similarities which are often found in other institutions is a function of the fact that they are less constrained by their immediate practical consequences than are many secular beliefs and practices.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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