The power of Curandero/as is said to be derived in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
A.Transference of power from another
B.A calling to heal
C.A guide or mentor to assist in realization of a natural ability
D.Individuals born with this power
How is religion distinct from the other domains of culture?
A.The objects or players in religion are non-human or non-living
B.The objects or players in religion are not social and are outside of society
C.The objects or players in religion are commoditized and are therefore not distinct
from the other domains
D.The objects or players in religion are not affected by environment or other pervasive
factors such as gender or language
All of the following are examples of anthropologists embracing a less humanist, more
scientific perspective and methodology EXCEPT:
A.Discouraging narrative and subjectivity or personal accounts in research findings.
B.Maintaining distance from research subjects.
C.Exploring and reporting how the subject or society being studied have affected the
internal thoughts and processing of the researcher.
D.Engaging in what Spradley describes as “passive” rather than “active” participation in
the culture being studied.
The “ethos” or a religion of religions group is __________, while the “worldview” of a
religion or religious group is _________.
A.Ethics and reasoning of a culture; based upon geographic location.
B.Moral and aesthetic aspects of a culture; the cognitive and existential aspects of a
culture.
C.Composed of sacred texts, intangible or unspoken rules of a culture.
D.Moral and aesthetic aspects of a culture, economic principles dictated by the religion
of a culture.
In Namibia, a witchcraft accusation can result in
A.increased isolation and severing of social ties for the accused and their family
B.increased isolation and severing of social ties for the victim and their family
C.Both of the above
D.Neither of the above
Anthropologists often understand religion as a way to
A.Clear one’s mind from the hardships of daily life.
B.Control and understand forces that are uncontrollable and unexplainable.
C.Distinguish one culture from another.
D.Create solidarity within a group of diverse peoples
With what tangible evidence does Gilmore argue that Burning Man has reached out into
a broader sphere of influence?
A.The presence of “Spin-off” events.
B.The growth of the size of the festival.
C.The fact that some long-term participants no longer feel the need ot attend because
they feel that they can live in the “Burning Man” space without physically being present
at the festival.
D.All of the above.
Beattie utilizes a functionalist analysis according to which myth
A.provides an accurate account of Nyoro history.
B.underscores the legitimacy of sociopolitical arrangements.
C.relates to an era of social relations that no longer exist.
D.describe an idealized societal reality that the Nyoro should try to attain.
Serpent handlers in holiness-type churches look to the “long conclusion” of the Gospel
of Mark because
A.it assures them that serpents have no power to harm in ritual practice.
B.it assures them that snakes are natural creatures of sacrifice.
C.it suggests that salvation can be reached through symbolic defeat of the serpent.
D.it suggests that the handling of serpents can be a physical sign of the presence and
power of the Holy Ghost.
According to the brethren who met to “reason” at David and Lion’s, reggae musicians
A.are mass communicators sharing the gospel of Rastafarianism.
B.are the central facilitators of Rasta worship.
C.preach many principles that are totally contrary to the philosophy of Rastafari.
D.exploit Rastafarian principles for their own benefit.
In the myth told by Urmilaji and recorded by Narayan, why does the old washer woman
Sunna not help the village person carry her basket of grass?
A.Because she is tired
B.Because the baskets are taboo
C.Because she must worship before performing other duties
D.Because she must resurrect the husband of the girl who performed tribute to God.
In the J’varo worldview, shamans use hallucinogens and tobacco to
A.travel to the underworld in order to communicate with spirits.
B.see through the sky to where the gods live.
C.induce life-changing experiences for initiation rites.
D.connect with the “real” in the world that can’t be seen because of the illusion
experienced in normal waking life.
The religious/moral lesson taught in the example Wajang Geertz discuses is primarily:
A.Religion is necessary
B.Passionate/emotional religions belief is important
C.Emotional detachment and tranquility reflect true nobility and religious
enlightenment
D.The quest for clear water is fruitless
What factors influenced Moro’s preconceptions of Thai Buddhism?
A.Her own religious beliefs.
B.Non scholarly works read while researching the subject.
C.Various iconic media images of the time period.
D.Experiences at Buddhist wats (temples) in California.
All of the following are cures/rituals/practices discussed by De La Portilla in relation to
spirit possession EXCEPT:
A.Ritualistic dance
B.Sweeping of spirits with branches of rue, cedar, and basil.
C.Use of an egg to absorb harm and neutralize energy.
D.Removal of obstructions from the body
The symbolism of the serpent
A.Is a universal symbol of evil and dangerous knowledge.
B.Is found in almost all cultures and all religions in the world, and is characterized in
the same way.
C.Suggests the ambiguity of good and evil, sickness and health, life and death, chaos
and wisdom, etc., and the notion of transcendence for serpent-handlers.
D.As portrayed in the book of Genesis is the model for the serpent handlers approach to
snakes.
Lee asserts that religion in primitive societies
A.usually involves an immediate personal relatedness with the divine.
B.always recognizes a certain spiritual worth and dignity in the universe that prevents
the exploitation of nature.
C.exerts a greater influence over daily life than any of the modern religions do.
All of the following are components of both the Mexican All Soul’s Day and the official
Catholic festival EXCEPT:
A.Food offerings to the dead and living
B.Altars
C.Visits to graveyards with family
D.Religion
Eller describes the four domains of culture as:
A.Economics, Kinship, Religion, and Social Interaction
B.Economics, Language, Politics, and Religion
C.Economics, Politics, Kinship, and Religion
D.Politics, Kinship, Language, Environment