Question 1

The hajj is a pilgrimage that is a central part of the Islamic religion.

Accepted Answer

The hajj is a pilgrimage to Mecca that is mandatory for able-bodied Muslims who can afford it, and is considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Question 2

In the Zulu male puberty ceremony the boy is taken to the river and bathed.His old cloths are destroyed and he puts on new clothes and is presented to the community.This phase of a rite of passage is known as separation.

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Question 3

Sand paintings are an important element in Navaho therapy rituals.

Accepted Answer

Sand paintings are a crucial component of Navajo healing ceremonies and are used for therapeutic and spiritual purposes. The creation and destruction of sand paintings are believed to offer healing benefits to the client receiving treatment.

Question 4

Bar mitzvahs and quinceañeras are examples of social rites of intensification.

Accepted Answer

Bar mitzvahs and quinceañeras are examples of rites of passage, marking the transition from childhood to adulthood within their respective cultures.

Question 5

Pharanoic circumcision is a type of genital alteration performed on females in many societies in North and East Africa.

Accepted Answer

Pharaonic circumcision, also known as infibulation, is a form of female genital mutilation practiced in some cultures in North and East Africa.

Question 6

The commandant to remember the Sabbath is one of the Ten Commandments.Sabbath rituals are therefore prescribed rituals.

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The command to remember the Sabbath is indeed one of the Ten Commandments, and Sabbath rituals are prescribed in various religious traditions.

Question 7

Reciprocity between humans and gods is often part of the worldview that underlies sacrifices and offerings.

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Reciprocity between humans and gods is a common belief in many cultures where sacrifices and offerings are made to ensure a positive response from the deity. This belief assumes that the gods will reward humans for their offerings and help them in return.

Question 8

While the textbook presents a classification of rituals,many rituals are difficult to neatly place into one category.Explain how you would classify a funeral ritual and why?

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Question 9

Generally speaking protective rituals tend to be performed in situations that are dangerous and unpredictable.

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Protective rituals are often performed in situations that are perceived as risky or uncertain, such as before going on a dangerous mission, traveling in unfamiliar territory, or facing an unpredictable opponent or situation. These rituals may involve the use of talismans, amulets, prayers, or other forms of spiritual or symbolic protection to ward off harm or negative energies.

Question 10

Revitalization rituals are the same thing as healing rituals.

Accepted Answer

While healing rituals may involve revitalization, revitalization rituals specifically focus on renewing and restoring energy or vitality, while healing rituals address physical, emotional, or spiritual health issues.

Question 11

In many societies there are religious obligations that often take the form of ritual,such as saying grace before each meal.

Accepted Answer

Many societies have religious obligations that are expressed in ritualistic practices, such as saying grace before meals.

Question 12

Exorcism is used primarily for the cure of witchcraft.

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Exorcism is a religious practice used to expel evil spirits or demons that are believed to have possessed a person. While it may be used in cases of alleged witchcraft, the practice is not primarily used for the cure of witchcraft.

Question 13

Distinctions of rank and care for personal appearance are two of many characteristics of liminality.

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Liminality refers to the disorienting phase in a rite of passage where participants are stripped of their previous identities and status, not to distinctions of rank or care for personal appearance.

Question 14

The first-fruit ceremonies of the Cahuilla of the California desert are an example of both a technological ritual and a hunting and gathering rite of intensification.

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The first-fruit ceremonies of the Cahuilla involve the use of technology such as digging sticks and seed beaters, making it a technological ritual. Additionally, it is a rite of intensification as it marks the beginning of the harvest season and involves prayers for a successful harvest. However, it is not specifically a hunting and gathering rite as the Cahuilla were primarily agricultural.

Question 15

What is the relationship between myth and ritual?

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Question 16

The essential difference between a sacrifice and an offering is that a sacrifice is of a human and an offering is of an animal.

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The essential difference between a sacrifice and an offering is not the species of the giver, but rather the purpose of the action. A sacrifice involves giving up something valuable or important to appease a deity or gain favor, while an offering is a gift given to a deity as a symbol of devotion or gratitude. Both sacrifices and offerings can be of animals, plants, or other objects, and they can also be made by humans or by other beings.

Question 17

Jewish food prohibitions are:
A)based solely on health and nutrition concerns
B)prescriptive and spelled out in the Torah
C)concerned only with the prohibition on eating pork
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Jewish food prohibitions, also known as Kashrut, are spelled out in the Torah and are considered to be a prescriptive part of Jewish law. These prohibitions cover a range of foods, including the prohibition on eating pork, but are not solely based on health and nutrition concerns.

Question 18

Many societies have prohibitions against eating particular foods.An example would be kashrut,the Jewish laws regarding what foods can and cannot be eaten and how they must be prepared.

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This statement is true. Many societies, including Jewish culture, have dietary restrictions and prohibitions. Kashrut refers to the Jewish dietary laws that specify which animals can be eaten, how they must be slaughtered, and which foods cannot be consumed together.

Question 19

Examples of ideological rituals include therapy and salvation rituals.

Accepted Answer

Ideological rituals are primarily focused on conveying and reinforcing the beliefs, values, and norms of a society, such as religious ceremonies or nationalistic parades. Therapy rituals aim at healing, and salvation rituals are concerned with saving souls or spiritual cleansing, making them distinct categories.

Question 20

Alcohol is used by the Huichol to achieve an altered state of consciousness during their pilgrimage.

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The Huichol use peyote, a hallucinogenic cactus, not alcohol, to achieve an altered state of consciousness during their pilgrimage.

Quiz 4: Ritual