Question 1

Which of the following is the correct order of the anthropological concept, &#34;rites of passage&#34;?&#10;A) incorporation, liminality, separation&#10;B) liminality, separation, incorporation&#10;C) separation, liminality, incorporation&#10;D) the order doesn't matter

Accepted Answer

The correct order of the anthropological concept "rites of passage" is separation (the individual is separated from their previous status), liminality (the individual is in a transitional phase between their previous and new status), and incorporation (the individual is incorporated into their new status).

Question 2

Which stage of a rite of passage represents transition through a marginal status?&#10;A) incorporation&#10;B) separation&#10;C) liminality&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Liminality is the stage of a rite of passage where the individual has left their old status but has not yet entered their new status, resulting in a marginal or in-between state. This stage involves experiences that involve uncertainty, discomfort, and a feeling of being in a limbo state. Therefore, C - liminality represents transition through a marginal status.

Question 3

Which of the following does not characterize transition rituals?&#10;A) They emphasize creation of life.&#10;B) They only occur in non-Western contexts.&#10;C) They shape specific emotions.&#10;D) They represent the social order.

Accepted Answer

Transition rituals occur in both Western and non-Western contexts, making option B incorrect. The other options are accurate in characterizing transition rituals.

Question 4

In the Japanese case study of death rituals, which stage represents separation?&#10;A) cremation or burial&#10;B) the crafting of a household alter in memory of the deceased&#10;C) the replacement of the alter with a plaque&#10;D) the annual Obon festival

Accepted Answer

In the Japanese case study of death rituals, separation is represented by the cremation or burial stage where the physical body is separated from the living world.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a rare practice called secondary burial in Merina culture and other unrelated societies around the world?&#10;A) It provides material signs of the transition from life to afterlife.&#10;B) It represents the finality of the passage of spirit out of the community.&#10;C) It provides closure in the process of dying and mourning.&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Secondary burial serves multiple purposes in various cultures. In Merina culture and other societies, it provides material signs of the transition from life to afterlife, represents the finality of the passage of spirit out of the community, and provides closure in the process of dying and mourning. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 6

What is the purpose of carving the bis pole in Asmat society in West Papua in Indonesia?&#10;A) It encourages the deceased's spirit to remain in community, close to loved ones.&#10;B) It is a material way to grieve the dead.&#10;C) It recreates origin myths to match up more closely to colonial religious beliefs.&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The bis pole in Asmat society serves as a material way to grieve the dead, allowing the community to process loss and commemorate the lives of those who have passed away.

Question 7

What is a taboo's biggest role?&#10;A) to separate things deemed to be importantly different&#10;B) to show how a particular society is culturally unique&#10;C) to prove societal morality&#10;D) to prevent incest

Accepted Answer

Taboos serve to separate things that are deemed to be importantly different in a society. This can include separating the sacred from the profane, or distinguishing between acceptable and unacceptable behaviors. Taboos can be used to define a group's identity and reinforce cultural norms, but preventing incest is only one potential function.

Question 8

Which of the following can have taboos integrated into proper process?&#10;A) food&#10;B) clothing&#10;C) sexual practice&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above (food, clothing, and sexual practice) can have taboos integrated into proper process. For example, in some cultures, certain foods are considered taboo for consumption, while in others certain clothing may be considered taboo to wear in certain situations or environments. Similarly, there may be taboo or restricted sexual practices within certain cultural, religious, or social contexts that must be observed in proper process.

Question 9

Which book of the Bible emphasizes food prohibitions?&#10;A) Genesis&#10;B) Exodus&#10;C) Leviticus&#10;D) Revelations

Accepted Answer

Leviticus contains the laws and regulations regarding food prohibitions for the Israelites, including the rules for what could and could not be eaten, how animals were to be slaughtered, and how food was to be prepared.

Question 10

What do differing interpretations in Jewish law about how to honor the Sabbath demonstrate?&#10;A) that boundaries are moveable&#10;B) that most religious texts are not sacred&#10;C) that generational gaps often lead to wholly reinterpreted texts&#10;D) that religion is dying

Accepted Answer

Differing interpretations in Jewish law about how to honor the Sabbath demonstrate that boundaries are moveable, as different rabbis and communities may have different opinions and practices while still upholding the sanctity of the day. This is a common feature of religious traditions, where there can be various interpretations and expressions of beliefs and practices that evolve over time.

Deck 10: Boundaries: Shaping Time, Space, and Selves