Exam 14: Religion and Magic

What secular goal have anthropologists suggested as a reason for the existence of human sacrifice?

What do the Zuni believe happens to people after they die?

Using Durkheim's explanation of religion, what are Australian aborigines venerating when they worship totems?

When people are said to be anthropomorphizing the gods, they are __________.

Which of the following is an example of a religious ritual?

What is the difference between taboo and mana?

Melford Spiro and Roy D'Andrade have suggested that the god-human relationship is a projection of the __________ relationship.

Which practice in Christianity represents the common ritual of eating a sacred meal?

Distinguish between the roles of shamans, priests, sorcerers, mediums, and witches. In what types of society would you expect to find each role?

In nearly all cultures that believe in gods, the gods are believed to have __________.

How is the characterization of supernatural beings and forces related to a culture's secular life? Give examples to support your generalization.

Most social scientists today do not accept Freud's interpretation of the origins of religion; however, they agree with his idea that __________.

What feature do fundamentalism movements in various religions have in common?

Which type of society is most likely to have a monotheistic religion?

If a society has only two types of religious practitioners, they are usually a shaman healer and a __________.

What are the two largest world religions?

Edward Tylor hypothesized that religion grew out of __________.

What characteristic do ghosts and ancestor spirits share?

Freud believed that early humans lived in groups, each of which was dominated by a __________.

What social forces drive a revitalization movement? Give an example of a revitalization movement and explain the social background surrounding the movement.