Question 1

Who are believed to enforce social and moral codes in African religions?

Accepted Answer

A)  ancestors 
B)  children 
C)  female gods 
D)  male gods 
A)  ancestors 
B)  children 
C)  female gods 
D)  male gods A

Question 2

According to the Yoruba creation story, the High God Olorun

Accepted Answer

A)  created the world from a gourd. 
B)  provided direct assistance to the newly created human race. 
C)  tried unsuccessfully to delegate the task of creation. 
D)  destroyed the orishas and brought order to the world. 
A)  created the world from a gourd. 
B)  provided direct assistance to the newly created human race. 
C)  tried unsuccessfully to delegate the task of creation. 
D)  destroyed the orishas and brought order to the world. C

Question 3

What is one reason that Christianity experienced growth after the 1950s in Africa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Christianity became more connected to European colonial regimes. 
B)  The Bible became widely available in African languages. 
C)  Christianity came to Africa with immigrants from the Middle East. 
D)  Christian missionaries came to Africa in record numbers. 
A)  Christianity became more connected to European colonial regimes. 
B)  The Bible became widely available in African languages. 
C)  Christianity came to Africa with immigrants from the Middle East. 
D)  Christian missionaries came to Africa in record numbers. B

Question 4

In African religions, the ceremony of naming is followed by showing the child to the

Accepted Answer

A)  people of the tribe. 
B)  moon. 
C)  sun. 
D)  women of the tribe. 
A)  people of the tribe. 
B)  moon. 
C)  sun. 
D)  women of the tribe.

Question 5

Discuss African puberty rites of passage for both girls and boys.

Accepted Answer

African puberty rites of passage for bot

Question 6

Among the curers of the Acholi of Uganda, jok and ajwaka are terms for

Accepted Answer

A)  the evil spirits and the healer. 
B)  the divination of the illness and the diviner. 
C)  the illness and the herbal remedy. 
D)  the curse and the blessing. 
A)  the evil spirits and the healer. 
B)  the divination of the illness and the diviner. 
C)  the illness and the herbal remedy. 
D)  the curse and the blessing.

Question 7

Which of the following characterizes African-initiated churches?

Accepted Answer

A)  Christian churches that have their origins among European missionaries 
B)  Christian churches that have their origins among North American missionaries 
C)  Christian churches that proliferated at the end of World War II 
D)  Christian churches that have their origins among Africans 
A)  Christian churches that have their origins among European missionaries 
B)  Christian churches that have their origins among North American missionaries 
C)  Christian churches that proliferated at the end of World War II 
D)  Christian churches that have their origins among Africans

Question 8

Explain the general African religious attitude toward ancestors and compare it to the general attitude toward the lesser spirits/gods and goddesses.

Accepted Answer

In general, African religious attitudes

Question 9

She is one of the most important female orishas and is described as beautiful and powerful.

Accepted Answer

A)  Kamonu 
B)  Mother Earth 
C)  Osun 
D)  Ajwaka 
A)  Kamonu 
B)  Mother Earth 
C)  Osun 
D)  Ajwaka

Question 10

According to many African religions, the dead

Accepted Answer

A)  gradually fade into nothingness. 
B)  retain an active interest in the living. 
C)  ascend to the heavenly place of light. 
D)  are reincarnated as animals or humans. 
A)  gradually fade into nothingness. 
B)  retain an active interest in the living. 
C)  ascend to the heavenly place of light. 
D)  are reincarnated as animals or humans.

Question 11

For what reason might an African religious tradition require a priesthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  to maintain and control temples 
B)  to perform death rituals 
C)  to cast spells 
D)  to preach 
A)  to maintain and control temples 
B)  to perform death rituals 
C)  to cast spells 
D)  to preach

Question 12

The urban centers of North Africa were strongly influenced by this culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Italian 
B)  French 
C)  Japanese 
D)  Greek 
A)  Italian 
B)  French 
C)  Japanese 
D)  Greek

Question 13

According to traditional African belief, illness, misfortune, and death

Accepted Answer

A) happen by accident. 
B)  are illusions that ultimately have no reality. 
C)  are signs that the High God is unhappy with one's moral decisions. 
D)  are likely caused by witchcraft or some kind of foul play. 
A) happen by accident. 
B)  are illusions that ultimately have no reality. 
C)  are signs that the High God is unhappy with one's moral decisions. 
D)  are likely caused by witchcraft or some kind of foul play.

Question 14

Of the following, which animal is seen as connected with bodies of water and sometimes worshiped as a powerful spiritual force?

Accepted Answer

A)  water buffalo 
B)  rhino 
C)  shark 
D)  snake 
A)  water buffalo 
B)  rhino 
C)  shark 
D)  snake

Question 15

If current trends in Africa continue, what is likely to happen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urbanization will cease. 
B)  The population will diminish. 
C)  Conversions to Christianity and Islam will increase. 
D)  Christianity, as practiced in Africa, will have fewer distinct African qualities. 
A)  Urbanization will cease. 
B)  The population will diminish. 
C)  Conversions to Christianity and Islam will increase. 
D)  Christianity, as practiced in Africa, will have fewer distinct African qualities.

Question 16

Describe the role that sacrifice plays in African religions. Include at least two examples of when sacrifice is used.

Accepted Answer

Sacrifice plays a significant role in Af

Question 17

If you were part of an African religious group and got in your car to take a drive, to whom would you pray before leaving?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ehun 
B)  Kamonu 
C)  Ogun 
D)  Nyambi 
A)  Ehun 
B)  Kamonu 
C)  Ogun 
D)  Nyambi

Question 18

In Ethiopia, a branch of this religion exists among the Falasha people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Catholicism 
B)  Muslim 
C)  Judaism 
D)  Hinduism 
A)  Catholicism 
B)  Muslim 
C)  Judaism 
D)  Hinduism

Question 19

One of the most common leaders/specialists in African religions is the

Accepted Answer

A)  high priest. 
B)  curer. 
C)  governor. 
D)  tribe leader. 
A)  high priest. 
B)  curer. 
C)  governor. 
D)  tribe leader.

Question 20

What was the result of the end of colonialism for Africa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Africa was broken up into more than forty nations. 
B)  Africa became a haven for practitioners of sorcery. 
C)  Africa became a popular location for expatriate British people. 
D)  Tribal life became more entrenched. 
A)  Africa was broken up into more than forty nations. 
B)  Africa became a haven for practitioners of sorcery. 
C)  Africa became a popular location for expatriate British people. 
D)  Tribal life became more entrenched.

Who are believed to enforce social and moral codes in African religions?

According to the Yoruba creation story, the High God Olorun

What is one reason that Christianity experienced growth after the 1950s in Africa?

In African religions, the ceremony of naming is followed by showing the child to the

Discuss African puberty rites of passage for both girls and boys.

Among the curers of the Acholi of Uganda, jok and ajwaka are terms for

Which of the following characterizes African-initiated churches?

Explain the general African religious attitude toward ancestors and compare it to the general attitude toward the lesser spirits/gods and goddesses.

She is one of the most important female orishas and is described as beautiful and powerful.

According to many African religions, the dead

For what reason might an African religious tradition require a priesthood?

The urban centers of North Africa were strongly influenced by this culture.

According to traditional African belief, illness, misfortune, and death

Of the following, which animal is seen as connected with bodies of water and sometimes worshiped as a powerful spiritual force?

If current trends in Africa continue, what is likely to happen?

Describe the role that sacrifice plays in African religions. Include at least two examples of when sacrifice is used.

If you were part of an African religious group and got in your car to take a drive, to whom would you pray before leaving?

In Ethiopia, a branch of this religion exists among the Falasha people.

One of the most common leaders/specialists in African religions is the

What was the result of the end of colonialism for Africa?

Native American Religions

Hinduism

Buddhism

Sikhism

Jainism

Chinese Religions

Shinto

Judaism

Christianity

Islam

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Exam 2: African Religions

Who are believed to enforce social and moral codes in African religions?

According to the Yoruba creation story, the High God Olorun

What is one reason that Christianity experienced growth after the 1950s in Africa?

In African religions, the ceremony of naming is followed by showing the child to the

Discuss African puberty rites of passage for both girls and boys.

Among the curers of the Acholi of Uganda, jok and ajwaka are terms for

Which of the following characterizes African-initiated churches?

Explain the general African religious attitude toward ancestors and compare it to the general attitude toward the lesser spirits/gods and goddesses.

She is one of the most important female orishas and is described as beautiful and powerful.

According to many African religions, the dead

For what reason might an African religious tradition require a priesthood?

The urban centers of North Africa were strongly influenced by this culture.

According to traditional African belief, illness, misfortune, and death

Of the following, which animal is seen as connected with bodies of water and sometimes worshiped as a powerful spiritual force?

If current trends in Africa continue, what is likely to happen?

Describe the role that sacrifice plays in African religions. Include at least two examples of when sacrifice is used.

If you were part of an African religious group and got in your car to take a drive, to whom would you pray before leaving?

In Ethiopia, a branch of this religion exists among the Falasha people.

One of the most common leaders/specialists in African religions is the

What was the result of the end of colonialism for Africa?

Native American Religions

Hinduism

Buddhism

Sikhism

Jainism

Chinese Religions

Shinto

Judaism

Christianity

Islam

Bahai

Filters