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Outsiders have had trouble understanding indigenous religious traditions because
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some of the traditional beliefs became part of a dominant religion.
some indigenous people only practiced their religion in secret.
some hid the meaning of their practices from outsiders in order to keep those practices sacred.
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The ___________ Nation, a farming people, has occupied the same Southwestern United States land for more than 800 years.
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Hopi
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The circle, a sacred symbol for many indigenous peoples, represents the interrelated nature of the universe. It is also symbolic of their view of
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time
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African names for the Supreme Being include
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Creator.
the one who is met everywhere.
the one who exists by himself.
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In general, the traditional African's perception of the supernatural might be described as consisting of
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an all-powerful being and a system of lesser spirits including ancestors and animal spirit helpers.
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For many indigenous religions, the idea of spiritual family expands far beyond the human realm including
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trees.
animals and insects.
rocks.
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The power of spirit may be especially concentrated in some places and beings. The people of the Pacific islands refer to this as
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mana
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The ultimate goal of obtaining spiritual power in indigenous religions is
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to use it to serve others, for the good of the whole.
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In indigenous religious, individuals who specialize in spiritual matters are called
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priests and priestesses.
shamans.
storytellers.
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The roles of a shaman are similar throughout the world. These duties include
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divination.
communicating with animals and the spiritual world.
healing.
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What is the most important reason given for the emphasis on performing indigenous ceremonies with such specific and exact specifications?
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To create a sacred space where spiritual things can happen
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Important community centered events in indigenous cultures include rites of passages such as birth, naming, puberty, marriage and
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death
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Ritual purification is sometimes achieved with sweat lodges or inipi. The sweat lodge is built around these basic elements of life:
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fire, rock, earth, sage, water, man.
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Survival of the traditions and beliefs of many cultures have been threatened by policies of acculturation including those involving
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both Australian aboriginal and Native American children.
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Traditional Africans, unlike Western society, place emphasis on time in the __________, a practice that is fading in many contemporary urban African areas.
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present
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