Question 1

Discuss two cases in which religion played an important role in social change.

Accepted Answer

One case in which religion played an important role in social change is the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. The African American community, led by prominent figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., drew upon their Christian faith to advocate for equality and justice. The church served as a central organizing and rallying point for the movement, providing a moral and spiritual foundation for the fight against racial segregation and discrimination. The religious beliefs and teachings of nonviolence, love, and equality inspired and mobilized individuals to challenge the status quo and demand civil rights for all.

Another case is the role of religion in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa. The Christian faith, particularly through the work of leaders like Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the South African Council of Churches, played a significant role in mobilizing opposition to the oppressive apartheid regime. Religious institutions provided a platform for resistance, advocating for human rights, racial equality, and social justice. The moral authority and ethical teachings of Christianity were instrumental in galvanizing both domestic and international support for the anti-apartheid cause, ultimately contributing to the dismantling of the apartheid system and the establishment of a democratic South Africa.

In both of these cases, religion served as a catalyst for social change by providing a moral framework, inspiring collective action, and challenging unjust systems. The influence of religious beliefs and institutions played a crucial role in shaping the narratives and strategies of these movements, ultimately leading to significant societal transformation.

Question 2

Polytheism refers to

Accepted Answer

A) belief in a single, all-powerful god. 
B) the second stage of a revitalization movement. 
C) the third phase of a rite of passage. 
D) belief in a force that animates all living things. 
E) belief in multiple gods. 
A) belief in a single, all-powerful god. 
B) the second stage of a revitalization movement. 
C) the third phase of a rite of passage. 
D) belief in a force that animates all living things. 
E) belief in multiple gods. E

Question 3

Totems are animals, plants, or geographical features from which members of a totemic group claim to be descended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Shamans are full-time religious practitioners generally found in state-level societies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Define a rite of passage.Identify three phases that ordinarily constitute a rite of passage.Provide at least two different examples to illustrate your answer.

Accepted Answer

A rite of passage is a ceremonial event

Question 6

Mana is

Accepted Answer

A) a kind of bread prepared during communal rituals in Melanesia and Polynesia. 
B) absent in societies with differential access to strategic resources. 
C) the most archaic religious doctrine. 
D) concerned with supernatural beings rather than with powers or forces. 
E) acquired in Melanasia, but it is attached to political offices in Polynesia. 
A) a kind of bread prepared during communal rituals in Melanesia and Polynesia. 
B) absent in societies with differential access to strategic resources. 
C) the most archaic religious doctrine. 
D) concerned with supernatural beings rather than with powers or forces. 
E) acquired in Melanasia, but it is attached to political offices in Polynesia.

Question 7

Discuss the ways religion may act as a form of social control.Identify how political leaders mobilize communities and gain support for their policies.Consider the connections between religion and politics in states, both ancient and modern.

Accepted Answer

Religion can act as a form of social con

Question 8

In Melanesia, mana was a sacred force that could reside in people, animals, plants, and objects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Religion can be a powerful means of controlling society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Communitas is

Accepted Answer

A) social inequality that is accepted even by those who are less privileged. 
B) a feeling of great social solidarity, equality, and togetherness. 
C) anxiety about the meaning of life. 
D) the Latin word for mana. 
E) the supernatural. 
A) social inequality that is accepted even by those who are less privileged. 
B) a feeling of great social solidarity, equality, and togetherness. 
C) anxiety about the meaning of life. 
D) the Latin word for mana. 
E) the supernatural.

Question 11

According to Tylor, ___________ is the idea that a person's body is inhabited by two entities.

Accepted Answer

A) olympianism 
B) totemism 
C) animism 
D) mana 
E) polytheism 
A) olympianism 
B) totemism 
C) animism 
D) mana 
E) polytheism

Question 12

The cargo cults of Melanesia paved the way for the unified political action of indigenous communities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Communitas is the strong feeling of collective unity shared by individuals at the core of society, who define themselves in opposition to the society's liminal members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Witch hunts are an example of religion's function as

Accepted Answer

A) a revitalization movement. 
B) shamanism. 
C) a form of social control. 
D) a mechanism to reduce fear and uncertainty. 
E) a rite of passage. 
A) a revitalization movement. 
B) shamanism. 
C) a form of social control. 
D) a mechanism to reduce fear and uncertainty. 
E) a rite of passage.

Question 15

___________ is the belief that whatever is done to an object will affect a person who once had contact with it.

Accepted Answer

A) Contagious magic 
B) Imitative magic 
C) Serial magic 
D) Sequential magic 
E) Simultaneous magic 
A) Contagious magic 
B) Imitative magic 
C) Serial magic 
D) Sequential magic 
E) Simultaneous magic

Question 16

The statement, __________, is not true.

Accepted Answer

A) "specific religious beliefs and practices vary cross-culturally" 
B) "religion can be an instrument of societal change, even revolution" 
C) "religion serves only to maintain social solidarity; it does not create or maintain social divisions" 
D) "religion is a cultural universal" 
E) "state religions are presided over by full-time specialists" 
A) "specific religious beliefs and practices vary cross-culturally" 
B) "religion can be an instrument of societal change, even revolution" 
C) "religion serves only to maintain social solidarity; it does not create or maintain social divisions" 
D) "religion is a cultural universal" 
E) "state religions are presided over by full-time specialists"

Question 17

According to Tylor, religion evolved from polytheism to animism to monotheism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The cargo cults of Melanesia predated the arrival of Europeans in the region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Rites of passage usually consist of __________ phases.

Accepted Answer

A) uncertainty, anxiety, and solace 
B) ritual, purification, and absolution 
C) separation, liminality, and incorporation 
D) aggregation, celebration, and liturgical orders 
E) confusion, ecstasy, and nirvana 
A) uncertainty, anxiety, and solace 
B) ritual, purification, and absolution 
C) separation, liminality, and incorporation 
D) aggregation, celebration, and liturgical orders 
E) confusion, ecstasy, and nirvana

Question 20

The largest religion in the world, in terms of number of practitioners, is

Accepted Answer

A) Buddhism. 
B) Islam. 
C) Judaism. 
D) Hinduism. 
E) Christianity. 
A) Buddhism. 
B) Islam. 
C) Judaism. 
D) Hinduism. 
E) Christianity.

Discuss two cases in which religion played an important role in social change.

Polytheism refers to

Totems are animals, plants, or geographical features from which members of a totemic group claim to be descended.

Shamans are full-time religious practitioners generally found in state-level societies.

Define a rite of passage.Identify three phases that ordinarily constitute a rite of passage.Provide at least two different examples to illustrate your answer.

Mana is

Discuss the ways religion may act as a form of social control.Identify how political leaders mobilize communities and gain support for their policies.Consider the connections between religion and politics in states, both ancient and modern.

In Melanesia, mana was a sacred force that could reside in people, animals, plants, and objects.

Religion can be a powerful means of controlling society.

Communitas is

According to Tylor, ___________ is the idea that a person's body is inhabited by two entities.

The cargo cults of Melanesia paved the way for the unified political action of indigenous communities.

Communitas is the strong feeling of collective unity shared by individuals at the core of society, who define themselves in opposition to the society's liminal members.

Witch hunts are an example of religion's function as

___________ is the belief that whatever is done to an object will affect a person who once had contact with it.

The statement, __________, is not true.

According to Tylor, religion evolved from polytheism to animism to monotheism.

The cargo cults of Melanesia predated the arrival of Europeans in the region.

Rites of passage usually consist of __________ phases.

The largest religion in the world, in terms of number of practitioners, is

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Exam 15: Religion

Discuss two cases in which religion played an important role in social change.

Polytheism refers to

Totems are animals, plants, or geographical features from which members of a totemic group claim to be descended.

Shamans are full-time religious practitioners generally found in state-level societies.

Define a rite of passage.Identify three phases that ordinarily constitute a rite of passage.Provide at least two different examples to illustrate your answer.

Mana is

Discuss the ways religion may act as a form of social control.Identify how political leaders mobilize communities and gain support for their policies.Consider the connections between religion and politics in states, both ancient and modern.

In Melanesia, mana was a sacred force that could reside in people, animals, plants, and objects.

Religion can be a powerful means of controlling society.

Communitas is

According to Tylor, ___________ is the idea that a person's body is inhabited by two entities.

The cargo cults of Melanesia paved the way for the unified political action of indigenous communities.

Communitas is the strong feeling of collective unity shared by individuals at the core of society, who define themselves in opposition to the society's liminal members.

Witch hunts are an example of religion's function as

___________ is the belief that whatever is done to an object will affect a person who once had contact with it.

The statement, __________, is not true.

According to Tylor, religion evolved from polytheism to animism to monotheism.

The cargo cults of Melanesia predated the arrival of Europeans in the region.

Rites of passage usually consist of __________ phases.

The largest religion in the world, in terms of number of practitioners, is

What Is Anthropology

Culture

Doing Anthropology

Evolution, Genetics, and Human Variation

The Primates

Early Hominins

The Genus Homo

The First Farmers

The First Cities and States

Language and Communication

Making a Living

Political Systems

Families, Kinship, and Marriage

Gender

Ethnicity and Race

Applying Anthropology

The World System and Colonialism

Anthropologys Role in a Globalizing World

Filters