Chapter 3 Multiple-Choice Self-Quiz (Level 2)

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. African myths or sacred narratives are concerned primarily with

the afterlife. correct incorrect

the greater universe. correct incorrect

the exploits of ancient gods. correct incorrect

humanity and life in the present world. correct incorrect

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. Some African religions believe that the __________ is flexible in gender and form, as among the Samburu people.

High God correct incorrect

angels correct incorrect

king correct incorrect

spirit world correct incorrect

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. Henotheism is a belief system in which

no supernatural beings are recognized at all. correct incorrect

there is one and only one god, and no belief in other spiritual beings. correct incorrect

many supernatural beings are recognized and one is elevated to a higher status. correct incorrect

cattle are regarded as sacred. correct incorrect

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. Who is Oshun?

The leader of the Maji Maji rebellion correct incorrect

An Orisa in the Yoruba tradition correct incorrect

The Dogon High God correct incorrect

An important figure in Nuer mythology correct incorrect

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. In many African indigenous religions, spirits are

thought to be created by God. correct incorrect

believed to live near or with humans. correct incorrect

believed to be immortal and invisible. correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is false about the spirits of the dead?

They are believed to be interested in the affairs of their living family members. correct incorrect

Only people who have had children will become spirits of the dead. correct incorrect

They may be concerned with upholding cultural values and family unity from beyond the grave. correct incorrect

They may be intermediaries between the living and the High God. correct incorrect

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. In most African religions, religious practices focus on

preparing for the afterlife. correct incorrect

worshipping the High God. correct incorrect

improving life in this world. correct incorrect

emulating the actions of malicious spirits. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is true about the spread of Islam in Africa?

Islam spread to West Africa through trades and teachers from North Africa. correct incorrect

The spread of Islam eradicated indigenous religions. correct incorrect

Islam did not spread extensively in Africa until the twentieth century. correct incorrect

Islam was originally brought to Africa by teachers from Saudi Arabia. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is false about the spread of Christianity in Africa?

The colonial powers sent missionaries to convert Africans to Christianity. correct incorrect

The Christian Bible was translated into numerous African languages. correct incorrect

Christianity completely eradicated indigenous African religions. correct incorrect

Often, newly converted African Christians were incorporated in the colonial bureaucracies as government officials. correct incorrect

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. What is the primary reason African religions thrived and developed in the Americas?

Enslaved Africans continued to practice indigenous African religions in the Americas. correct incorrect

Recent immigrants have brought religious belief and practice with them. correct incorrect

Americans have traveled to Africa to learn about indigenous religions and brought them home. correct incorrect

African missionaries have been very active in bringing African religions to the Americas. correct incorrect