Exam 1: Religions of the Americas

Describe the common worldview features of North American religions.

Ancient Incas thought that each tribe had been created by its own patron god.

Blood was a necessary element in Aztec sacrifice used to

The early Cherokees viewed their tribal myths as

With the European invasion of the New World, tribal indigenous beliefs and practices were

According to Naskapi beliefs, where did souls of the dead reside between rebirths?

The Aztecs were known to practice human sacrifice, but never cannibalism.

Describe the Aztec's artistic symbol for their Chief god, Huitzilopochtli.

The Naskapi used the term Mantu to describe the soul of

Powhatans made a strict distinction between medicine and religion.

There are very few types of kachinas.

Explain the roles of the gods Ahone and Okeus among Powhatan people.

Powhatan priests functioned as

The Powhatans were named after

Powhatans believed in reincarnation.

In religious belief and practice, the Powhatans paid most attention to

Naskapi women were not allowed to participate in hunting or fishing with the men.

The Aztecs firmly believed that all of human life depended on the conquest and sacrifice of enemies.