Hmong Shamanism and Religiosity Quiz

What is the primary role of a Hmong shaman?

• To teach Hmong language and culture

• To communicate with spiritual beings for healing

• To lead community gatherings and festivals

• To perform Western medical procedures

Who was the first shaman according to Hmong cosmology?

• Siv Yis

• Paul Her

• Chue Vue

• Yer Moua

What is the significance of pig jawbones in Hmong shamanism?

• They are used as musical instruments

• They are used to ward off evil spirits

• They indicate the shaman's track record

• They are a symbol of wealth

What is the term for a Hmong shaman?

• Hmong neeb

• Ua neeb

• Hu plig

• Txiv neeb

What is a key characteristic of Hmong shamanism?

• It is practiced only by men

• It relies solely on written texts

• It is a new tradition among the Hmong

• It involves communication with the spirit world

What is the purpose of a shaman's ritual tools?

• To teach children about Hmong culture

• To prepare food for rituals

• To assist in communication with spirits

• To decorate the altar

What is a common belief about illness in Hmong culture?

• It is always caused by physical injury

• It is a punishment from ancestors

• It is a result of spiritual imbalance

• It can only be cured by Western medicine

What is the role of performative utterances in Hmong shamanism?

• To confuse evil spirits

• To articulate power and energy

• To teach children about history

• To entertain the community

Who can be a shaman?

• Only men

• Only women

• Only those with a college education

• Both men and women

What role did Siv Yis play in Hmong cosmology?

• He was a god of war

• He was a rescuer who understood how to heal and was sent to help the Hmong people

• He was a warrior who defeated evil spirits

• He serves as sole ruler of the spirit world