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In Latin, anima means "" or "".
In Latin, anima means "" or "".
breath, spirit
What do animists believe?
What do animists believe?
Animists believe that the world is filled with spiritual powers who have control over people and events
The formal world religions do not have animistic beliefs.
The formal world religions do not have animistic beliefs.
False (B)
In animistic religions, what is the most powerful god, who is distant and unapproachable, called?
In animistic religions, what is the most powerful god, who is distant and unapproachable, called?
Many spirits in animism are considered to be recently-died what/whom?
Many spirits in animism are considered to be recently-died what/whom?
Historically, a pagan is a non-religious person.
Historically, a pagan is a non-religious person.
What is the term for when animistic practices are adapted into formal world religions?
What is the term for when animistic practices are adapted into formal world religions?
By the mid-twentieth century, most Native Americans professed to be what religion?
By the mid-twentieth century, most Native Americans professed to be what religion?
One of the key spirits in Native American Religion is Mother what?
One of the key spirits in Native American Religion is Mother what?
What is the term for behavioral requirements or prohibitions—actions which should or should not be done—that would upset the balance of nature, bring negative magical power into individuals, or offend the spirits?
What is the term for behavioral requirements or prohibitions—actions which should or should not be done—that would upset the balance of nature, bring negative magical power into individuals, or offend the spirits?
What is the best-known Native American ritual common for young men (and occasionally young women) as part of their entrance into adulthood?
What is the best-known Native American ritual common for young men (and occasionally young women) as part of their entrance into adulthood?
The Vision Quest typically involves what two requirements?
The Vision Quest typically involves what two requirements?
The aim of the vision quest is to receive a vision of what?
The aim of the vision quest is to receive a vision of what?
To help humans become more open to the spirit world, most Native American group ceremonies involve what two activities?
To help humans become more open to the spirit world, most Native American group ceremonies involve what two activities?
What is a totem?
What is a totem?
What is the largest religious “family” to practice animism?
What is the largest religious “family” to practice animism?
Because of modernization, by the end of the twentieth century most African traditional religions had disappeared.
Because of modernization, by the end of the twentieth century most African traditional religions had disappeared.
Today, most Africans claim to be what?
Today, most Africans claim to be what?
What is the term for “in name only”?
What is the term for “in name only”?
What is the term for blending of beliefs and practices from two different religions?
What is the term for blending of beliefs and practices from two different religions?
African traditional religions are primarily concerned with making “practical use" of what?
African traditional religions are primarily concerned with making “practical use" of what?
If one believes in a creator god who is distant from or disinterested in the people he made, this belief is called what?
If one believes in a creator god who is distant from or disinterested in the people he made, this belief is called what?
What phrase do anthropologists use to refer to the way Africans view their ancestors?
What phrase do anthropologists use to refer to the way Africans view their ancestors?
What condition—a kind of “sign”—is often attributed to an ancestral spirit in danger of being forgotten?
What condition—a kind of “sign”—is often attributed to an ancestral spirit in danger of being forgotten?
What kinds of sacrifices may be offered as a gift to spirits?
What kinds of sacrifices may be offered as a gift to spirits?
What is the term for a ritual which is used to determine which spirit is causing a difficulty?
What is the term for a ritual which is used to determine which spirit is causing a difficulty?
What is the term for a person called upon to place curses on people or tribes?
What is the term for a person called upon to place curses on people or tribes?
What are ancestral spirits “tied to”?
What are ancestral spirits “tied to”?
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Anima
Anima
In Latin, anima means "spirit" or "soul."
Animism Belief
Animism Belief
Animists believe that all things (animals, plants, inanimate objects) have a spirit or soul.
Animistic beliefs in formal religions?
Animistic beliefs in formal religions?
False. Formal world religions can have practices adapted from animism.
High God
High God
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Animistic spirits
Animistic spirits
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Animistic focus
Animistic focus
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Domestication
Domestication
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Native American Religion (mid-20th century)
Native American Religion (mid-20th century)
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Key Spirit in Native American Religion
Key Spirit in Native American Religion
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Taboos
Taboos
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Native American Religious Leaders
Native American Religious Leaders
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Vision Quest
Vision Quest
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Vision Quest requirements
Vision Quest requirements
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Aim of the vision quest
Aim of the vision quest
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Native American Ceremonies
Native American Ceremonies
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Totem
Totem
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Largest Animist 'Family'
Largest Animist 'Family'
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Disappearance of African Religions
Disappearance of African Religions
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Religions in Africa Today
Religions in Africa Today
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Nominal
Nominal
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Syncretism
Syncretism
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Focus of African Religions
Focus of African Religions
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Deism
Deism
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"Living Dead"
"Living Dead"
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Sign of Forgotten Ancestor
Sign of Forgotten Ancestor
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Sacrifices to Spirits
Sacrifices to Spirits
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Divination
Divination
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Curser
Curser
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Ancestral Spirits Link
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Study Notes
- These notes cover REL 100, Exam #2 Review Sheet, Understanding World Religions, Chapters 8-10
Chapter 8
- In Latin, anima means "soul" or "spirit".
- Animists believe that all things possess a spirit.
- Formal world religions do have animistic beliefs (False).
- In animistic religions, the most powerful god, who is distant and unapproachable, is called deus otiosus.
- Many spirits in animism are considered to be recently-dead ancestors.
- Most animistic religions focus on the here-and-now.
- Historically, a pagan is not a non-religious person (False).
- The term for when animistic practices are adapted into formal world religions accommodation.
Chapter 9
- By the mid-twentieth century, most Native Americans professed to be Christian.
- One of the key spirits in Native American Religion is Mother Earth.
- The term for behavioral requirements or prohibitions—actions which should or should not be done—that would upset the balance of nature, bring negative magical power into individuals, or offend the spirits is taboo.
- Native American religions usually do not have full-time priests or other professional religious leaders.
- The best-known Native American ritual common for young men (and occasionally young women) as part of their entrance into adulthood is the Vision Quest.
- The Vision Quest typically involves purification rites and a solitary experience in nature.
- The aim of the vision quest is to receive a vision of a guardian spirit.
- To help humans become more open to the spirit world, most Native American group ceremonies involve music and dance.
- A totem is an animal or other natural object that serves as a symbol of a family or clan.
Chapter 10
- The largest religious “family” to practice animism is Asian religions.
- Because of modernization, by the end of the twentieth century most African traditional religions had not disappeared (False).
- Today, most Africans claim to be from Christianity and Islam.
- The term for “in name only” is nominal.
- The term for blending of beliefs and practices from two different religions is syncretism.
- African traditional religions are primarily concerned with making “practical use" of power.
- If one believes in a creator god who is distant from or disinterested in the people he made, this belief is called Deism.
- Anthropologists use the phrase "living dead" to refer to the way Africans view their ancestors.
- A condition—a kind of “sign”—is often attributed to an ancestral spirit in danger of being forgotten is sickness or misfortune.
- Animals are a kind of sacrifice may be offered as a gift to spirits.
- The term for a ritual which is used to determine which spirit is causing a difficulty is divination.
- The term for a person called upon to place curses on people or tribes is sorcerer.
- Ancestral spirits are “tied to” the land.
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Review notes for REL 100, exam 2, covering world religions from chapters 8-10. Focus on animism, spirits, and Native American religious practices. Key concepts include anima, deus otiosus, and accommodation.
