Nacirema

Which material is commonly used for the construction of most houses in the Nacerima community?

Stone

Pottery plaques

Wood

Wattle and daub (correct)

What is the purpose of the charmbox in the household shrine?

To dispose of used charms

To store magical potions

To hold holy water

To protect the worshiper (correct)

What is the role of the holy-mouth-men in the Nacerima community?

To conduct rituals at the Water Temple

To perform the daily body ritual

To provide curative potions

To perform rituals for the mouth (correct)

What is the anthropologist's reaction to encountering exotic customs?

He is not surprised by them Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what does the anthropologist suspect if all logically possible combinations of behavior have not been found somewhere in the world?

They are present in some yet undescribed tribe Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the ritual activity in Nacirema culture, as described in the text?

The appearance and health of the human body Signup and view all the answers

Which group of people in the Nacerima society perform a distinctive daily body ritual that involves scraping and lacerating the surface of the face?

Men Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the temple ceremonies in the Nacerima society?

To purify and cleanse the supplicants Signup and view all the answers

Who is believed to put a curse on children and bewitch them according to the Nacerima society?

The parents Signup and view all the answers

According to Malikowski, how does developed civilization view exotic customs like magic?

With skepticism Signup and view all the answers

What does Malikowski suggest about the power and guidance of magic?

It is essential for early man Signup and view all the answers

What does Malikowski mean by 'looking from far above'?

Being detached from reality Signup and view all the answers

How does early man benefit from magic?

By overcoming practical difficulties Signup and view all the answers

What does Malikowski imply about the understanding of magic by developed civilization?

It is misunderstood Signup and view all the answers

What is Malikowski's overall perspective on magic?