10 Questions
In indigenous religions, what is the role of myths and storytelling?
All of the above
What role do religious specialists play in indigenous religions?
All of the above
What type of religious specialist prizes innovation and creativity in their practices?
Shamans
What do indigenous religions often involve the use of to connect with the divine and honor ancestors?
Rituals and artifacts
What is Wakan Tanka in Lakota religion?
Both a and b
Which belief system attributes a soul to plants, objects, and natural phenomena?
Totemism
What is the basis of human life in one’s tribe according to totemism?
A spirit being in nature
Which belief system involves a tribal member acting as an intermediary between the people and the world of gods and spirits?
Shamanism
Which term refers to a supernatural or magical power in Manaism?
Mana
What is the importance of place/global location for indigenous religions?
It shapes their beliefs and practices
Test your knowledge of the definitions of animism, totemism, manaism, and the Yoruba & Shamanism concepts. Explore the beliefs and connections between humans, nature, and spiritual beings.
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