ANIMISM

What is animism?

• The belief that animosity is the essence of all objects, places, and creatures.

• The belief that all objects, places, and creatures possess a distinct spiritual essence.

• The belief that objects, places, and creatures do not possess any spiritual essence.

• The belief that only humans possess a distinct spiritual essence.

Which of the following is NOT associated with animism?

• monotheism

• atheism

• polytheism

• pantheism

Animism is often practiced by indigenous cultures. True or False?

• True

• Animism is practiced only in developed countries

• Animism is a modern religious movement

• False

Which of the following is an example of animism?

• Believing that trees have souls

• Believing that mountains have emotions

• Believing that rivers have consciousness

• Believing that rocks have spirits

Animism is primarily associated with which type of religion?

• Polytheistic religions

• Monotheistic religions

• Atheistic religions

• Indigenous or traditional religions

In animism, spirits are believed to reside in which of the following?

• Man-made objects

• Celestial bodies

• Artificial intelligence

• Natural objects

What is the main concept behind animism?

• Belief in the existence of multiple gods.

• Belief in the afterlife and reincarnation.

• Belief in the power of astrology and horoscopes.

• Belief in the spiritual essence of objects, places, and creatures.

How do animistic beliefs typically view the relationship between humans and nature?

• Humans are separate from and superior to nature.

• Humans are an integral part of the natural world and must live in harmony with it.

• Humans have no connection to the natural world.

• Humans are meant to dominate and control nature.