Question 1

Descendants of original inhabitants of lands now controlled by larger political systems are called __________.

Accepted Answer

indigenous peoples

Question 2

The religious term that means a model of the origins of the universe is __________.

Accepted Answer

cosmogonies

Question 3

Approximately how old are shamanic methods estimated to be?

Accepted Answer

20,000-30,000 years old

Question 4

Shamans should not be confused with people who use black magic to hurt others, which are known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Shamans should not be confused with people...

Question 5

The Indigenous American practice of cleansing sites and "possessions" with smoke from special herbs is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Indigenous American practice of cleansing sites...

Question 6

When after a ritual purification, an individual is sent alone to a sacred spot in order to experience a personal connection with the spirits, they are said to undergo a __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When after a ritual purification, an individual...

Question 7

__________ for all life is the attitude held by Indigenous elders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ for all life is the attitude...

Question 8

When indigenous ways were threatened with repression, many of the traditions were practiced __________.
A) in temples
B) throughout the agricultural year
C) in secret
D) by colonists

Accepted Answer

When indigenous ways were threatened with repression, many traditions were practiced in secret to avoid detection and to preserve their cultural practices.

Question 9

Indigenous spirituality may be described as __________.
A) essentially closed
B) sharply distinguishing between the sacred and the secular
C) indescribable
D) a lifeway that ideally pervades all moments

Accepted Answer

Indigenous spirituality is often described as a lifeway that ideally pervades all aspects of life, rather than being confined to specific practices or beliefs. It is characterized by a holistic approach where the sacred is seen in the everyday, rather than sharply distinguishing between the sacred and the secular.

Question 10

The Dahomey tradition from West Africa was carried to Haiti by African slaves and called __________.
A) Diaspora
B) Vodou
C) Tsalagi
D) Ainu

Accepted Answer

The Dahomey tradition from West Africa was carried to Haiti by African slaves and became known as Vodou.

Question 11

A symbol for the unity of all things that many indigenous cultures use is that of the __________.
A) Arrow
B) Dove
C) Dream
D) Circle

Accepted Answer

The circle is a symbol used by many indigenous cultures to represent the unity of all things. It signifies the interconnectedness of life and the cyclical nature of the universe.

Question 12

Dreamtime refers to the Australian aboriginal understanding of the __________.
A) time before time began
B) sleep practices of indigenous people
C) ordinary dreams people have
D) life after death

Accepted Answer

Dreamtime is a term used to describe the Aboriginal understanding of the world, its creation, and its great stories. It refers to the time before time began, when ancestral spirits created the land and its features.

Question 13

The Yup'ik of southwestern Alaska know animals as __________.
A) an excellent source of protein
B) more in touch with nature
C) incarnations of the gods
D) thinking, feeling fellow beings

Accepted Answer

The Yup'ik people view animals as sentient beings with thoughts and feelings, reflecting a deep respect and connection with nature.

Question 14

Drumming is spiritually important to the Yoruba because it __________.
A) makes great music
B) draws people close to unseen powers
C) interrupts the tedium of daily chores
D) keeps animals away from people as they pray

Accepted Answer

Drumming in Yoruba culture is believed to connect people to spiritual and unseen powers, playing a significant role in religious and ceremonial practices.

Question 15

Among shamans, medicine power is considered spiritually __________.
A) neutral
B) evil
C) good
D) ineffectual

Accepted Answer

Medicine power among shamans is considered spiritually neutral, as it can be used for both healing and harm depending on the intentions of the practitioner.

Question 16

Despite their geographical diversity, indigenous religions all operate within the same social context.

Accepted Answer

Indigenous religions are diverse and operate within different social, cultural, and environmental contexts specific to each community.

Question 17

Indigenous peoples comprise at least 17% of the world's population.

Accepted Answer

Indigenous peoples make up less than 6% of the world's population. They are estimated to be around 476 million people living in 90 countries.

Question 18

In most native cultures, spiritual lifeways are shared through written documents.

Accepted Answer

In most native cultures, spiritual lifeways and traditions are primarily passed down through oral traditions, storytelling, and ceremonies rather than written documents.

Question 19

Among many indigenous religious, the cosmos is thought to contain and be affected by numerous divinities, spirits, and also ancestors.

Accepted Answer

Many indigenous religions hold a polytheistic or animistic view of the cosmos, believing it to be inhabited and influenced by various gods, spirits, and ancestors, reflecting a deep connection between the spiritual and physical worlds.

Question 20

Among peoples who perceive kinship with all creation, a striking feature of the natural environment - such as a great mountain - may be perceived as the center from which the whole world was created.

Accepted Answer

Many cultures that have a deep sense of kinship with nature often hold certain natural landmarks, like great mountains, as sacred or central to their creation myths, symbolizing the point from which the world or their world was created.

Quiz 2: Indigenous Sacred Ways

Descendants of original inhabitants of lands now controlled by larger political systems are called __________.

The religious term that means a model of the origins of the universe is __________.

Approximately how old are shamanic methods estimated to be?

Shamans should not be confused with people who use black magic to hurt others, which are known as __________.

The Indigenous American practice of cleansing sites and "possessions" with smoke from special herbs is called __________.

When after a ritual purification, an individual is sent alone to a sacred spot in order to experience a personal connection with the spirits, they are said to undergo a __________.

__________ for all life is the attitude held by Indigenous elders.

When indigenous ways were threatened with repression, many of the traditions were practiced __________.

Indigenous spirituality may be described as __________.

The Dahomey tradition from West Africa was carried to Haiti by African slaves and called __________.

A symbol for the unity of all things that many indigenous cultures use is that of the __________.

Dreamtime refers to the Australian aboriginal understanding of the __________.

The Yup'ik of southwestern Alaska know animals as __________.

Drumming is spiritually important to the Yoruba because it __________.

Among shamans, medicine power is considered spiritually __________.

Despite their geographical diversity, indigenous religions all operate within the same social context.

Indigenous peoples comprise at least 17% of the world's population.

In most native cultures, spiritual lifeways are shared through written documents.

Among many indigenous religious, the cosmos is thought to contain and be affected by numerous divinities, spirits, and also ancestors.

Among peoples who perceive kinship with all creation, a striking feature of the natural environment - such as a great mountain - may be perceived as the center from which the whole world was created.