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What is the totem considered to be?
What is the totem considered to be?
- A symbol of bad luck
- The originator of a particular clan (correct)
- A representation of individual identity
- A source of food for the tribe
Why is marriage not contracted among the male and female of the same totem?
Why is marriage not contracted among the male and female of the same totem?
- Because of societal pressure
- To maintain gender equality
- Due to the belief in blood relationship (correct)
- To preserve the totem as sacred
According to Emile Durkhiem, what does worshiping the totem symbolize?
According to Emile Durkhiem, what does worshiping the totem symbolize?
- Expressing personal beliefs
- Rebellion against tradition
- Worshiping society (correct)
- Seeking individual identity
What did Herbert Spencer trace the origin of religion to?
What did Herbert Spencer trace the origin of religion to?
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What is believed to be the cause of ancestor worship combined with beliefs in ghosts and fairies, according to Herbert Spencer?
What is believed to be the cause of ancestor worship combined with beliefs in ghosts and fairies, according to Herbert Spencer?
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