Exam 7: Magic and Divination

Edward Tyler did not consider magic to be a part of religion because magic:

Magic involves the manipulation of words and objects so as to compel a deity to bring about the desired result.

Magic involves the use of plant material,called medicines,in which supernatural power resides among the:

The apparent connection between things that are no longer connected as a basis of magic defines homeopathic magic.

Which of the following statements about Wiccan magic is false?:

The Zande poison oracle is an example of:

The Law of Sympathy was developed by:

Magic refers to rituals that people use to:

Deliberate inspirational forms of divination include:

By acting out the mating behavior of animals,Australian Aborigines believe that they are affecting the reproductive cycle of the animal.Such increase rituals are a form of homeopathic magic.

A student picks up a coin from the sidewalk and puts it in her pocket.Later that day she takes an exam on which she scores an A.She then carries her "lucky coin" to her next exam.This is an example of magical thinking.

The observation of animal behavior or objects in the sky such as comets is called omens.

The oral text of a magical ritual is often known as a:

The Law of Contact (Contagion)states that:

Magic that is worked for antisocial and evil ends is known as:

An example of homeopathic magic is:

An example of contagious magic as a part of American folk medicine is:

Divination can be used to:

The Azande utilize medicines that are objects in which supernatural power resides.

Divination is a technique for finding out information about the unknown.