Chapter 12 Maintenance Of Order: Making The Worldview Real

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1.

Which is NOT a function of religion?
- A.
  
  Interprets humans and their universe
- B.
  
  Provides motives for human actions
- C.
  
  Is the origin of a society's world view
- D.
  
  Provides a validation for human existence
2.

All religions have in common, by definition:
- A.
  
  Belief in a god
- B.
  
  Full-time specialists who direct religious activities
- C.
  
  Rituals usually in the form of group prayer
- D.
  
  Belief in some form of the supernatural
3.

Religion is an example of:
- A.
  
  Scientific knowledge
- B.
  
  A belief system
- C.
  
  a pseudoscience
- D.
  
  A simple legal system
4.

The "biological basis" of religion is:
- A.
  
  In our genes
- B.
  
  Inherited from our primitive ancestors
- C.
  
  Similar to that of marriage and the incest taboo, that is, a biological theme
- D.
  
  A function of our big, complex brains
5.

Whether a society practices a monotheistic or polytheistic religion is most directly related to:
- A.
  
  The evolutionary level of the society
- B.
  
  A people's relation with and degree of control over their environment
- C.
  
  Whether the society has a written language or not
- D.
  
  Geographical location
6.

Christianity is an example of:
- A.
  
  A truly monotheistic religion
- B.
  
  A polytheistic religion with several deities of equal importance
- C.
  
  A polytheistic religion with a hierarchically arranged set of supernatural beings
- D.
  
  A religion with many similarities to those of foraging societies
7.

Which of the following is NOT an example of something with mana?
- A.
  
  A crystal carried because it is thought to focus energy
- B.
  
  A crucifix worn around the neck
- C.
  
  Sacred stones worshiped by the Dani of New Guinea
- D.
  
  A physician with extensive knowledge about medicine and healing
8.

Christianity recognizes which kinds of supernatural entities?
- A.
  
  Only those with mana
- B.
  
  Only those of nonhuman origin
- C.
  
  Only those of human origin and nonhuman origin
- D.
  
  All three types
9.

The personality of supernatural beings seems most closely related to:
- A.
  
  The personality types of the people of the society
- B.
  
  How warlike or peaceful the society is
- C.
  
  How a group of people sees their environment
- D.
  
  Subsistence pattern
10.

Generally, the degree to which the supernatural intervenes directly in the daily affairs of people corresponds to:
- A.
  
  The power of the supernatural
- B.
  
  The degree of scientific knowledge possessed by the society
- C.
  
  The number of supernatural beings
- D.
  
  The hierarchical arrangement of the supernatural beings
11.

Which is NOT true of a shaman?
- A.
  
  Part time religious specialist
- B.
  
  Is chosen for the job by the supernatural
- C.
  
  Performs only when needed for tasks like curing
- D.
  
  Generally found in more complex societies
12.

A religious specialist who is full-time, trains for their profession, and possesses knowledge rather than power is a:
- A.
  
  Shaman
- B.
  
  Sorcerer
- C.
  
  Priest
- D.
  
  Magician
13.

Prayer, eating, sacrifice, music, transcendent states, and physical abuse all have what function in the context of religion?
- A.
  
  To organize people behind a particular religious movement
- B.
  
  To remind people of their proper place in the social and religious hierarchy
- C.
  
  To redistribute goods and services
- D.
  
  To help get in touch with the supernatural
14.

In an anthropological context, magic refers to:
- A.
  
  What David Copperfield and Seigfried and Roy do in their acts
- B.
  
  Phony supernatural deeds performed by people to demonstrate their powers
- C.
  
  Evil supernatural deeds performed by one human against another
- D.
  
  Acts performed to try to control the supernatural
15.

In historical perspective, Christianity arose:
- A.
  
  From the invention of a whole new religion by an outcast group
- B.
  
  As a result of oppression by the Jews against a small group of non-Jews
- C.
  
  In Rome as a result of Roman persecution of the Jews
- D.
  
  As an offshoot of the Jewish messianic tradition
16.

Which was NOT connected with the Hutterites' adoption of the communal lifestyle?
- A.
  
  Their communist political views
- B.
  
  The lifestyle of the early Christian communities
- C.
  
  Persecution of Anabaptists
- D.
  
  The fact that most of the early Hutterites were skilled artisans and craftspersons
17.

In broad historical/anthropological perspective, the Anabaptists were persecuted because:
- A.
  
  They were not real Christians
- B.
  
  They started interpreting the Bible on their own
- C.
  
  They believed in adult baptism
- D.
  
  They posed a threat to the power and authority of the groups in charge
18.

From an anthropological perspective, people in the Holiness Church handle snakes, speak in tongues, and drink poison because:
- A.
  
  Jesus said to in the book of Mark
- B.
  
  They have some sort of "death wish"
- C.
  
  It provides them with a sense of control over some aspect of their lives
- D.
  
  It's fun
19.

In what way might the Holiness Church be said to be egalitarian?
- A.
  
  There are no socioeconomic differences among the members
- B.
  
  The people are generally simply foragers or horticulturalists
- C.
  
  Collections are taken at the services and redistributed equally among members
- D.
  
  There is no formal leader, and belief and activity are personal and individual
20.

In a sense, each person who has received the Holy Ghost might be considered a:
- A.
  
  Shaman
- B.
  
  Priest
- C.
  
  Sorcerer
- D.
  
  Magician
21.

According to anthropologist Westen LaBarre, what does sex have to do with the Holiness services?
- A.
  
  Services are a prelude to sexual activity
- B.
  
  The serpents are actually a sexual symbol as they are in many cultures
- C.
  
  Services are an opportunity to express sexual identity and for social interaction
- D.
  
  Loud music and convulsive dancing are sexually stimulating
22.

Which of the following is NOT true of the relationship between religion and legal systems?
- A.
  
  Both perform many of the same functions
- B.
  
  In complex cultures, law completely replaces religion as a basis for behavior
- C.
  
  Some basic ideals of a legal system derive from religious beliefs
- D.
  
  They ideally operate in harmony with one another within a cultural system