Question 1

The anthropologist Bronislaw Malinowski explained myth

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A)  as a symbolic expression of innate human psychological tensions. 
B)  as a social "charter," or model, for behavior that validates social norms. 
C)  as a means of resolving fundamental binary oppositions, like those between life and death, male and female. 
D)  as a universal construction with only minor differences in the mode of cultural expression. 
A)  as a symbolic expression of innate human psychological tensions. 
B)  as a social "charter," or model, for behavior that validates social norms. 
C)  as a means of resolving fundamental binary oppositions, like those between life and death, male and female. 
D)  as a universal construction with only minor differences in the mode of cultural expression. B

Question 2

Durkheim explained that the use of symbols is universal because they are essential in

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A)  the expression and maintenance of a revered system of values in a society. 
B)  the process of myth making. 
C)  the practice of religion. 
D)  the ability to differentiate binary oppositions. 
A)  the expression and maintenance of a revered system of values in a society. 
B)  the process of myth making. 
C)  the practice of religion. 
D)  the ability to differentiate binary oppositions. A

Question 3

Myths are used by the Nyoro to validate existing sociopolitical stratification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

For what reasons, discussed by Urmilaji and Narayan, is the washer woman, Sunna, gifted with the power to resurrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is from the Satyung period of light and long life 
B)  She possesses droplets of immortality 
C)  She, as a washer woman washes out the dirt of bad karma 
D)  All of the Above 
A)  She is from the Satyung period of light and long life 
B)  She possesses droplets of immortality 
C)  She, as a washer woman washes out the dirt of bad karma 
D)  All of the Above

Question 5

Beattie utilizes a functionalist analysis according to which myth

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A)  provides an accurate account of Nyoro history. 
B)  underscores the legitimacy of sociopolitical arrangements. 
C)  relates to an era of social relations that no longer exist. 
D)  describe an idealized societal reality that the Nyoro should try to attain. 
A)  provides an accurate account of Nyoro history. 
B)  underscores the legitimacy of sociopolitical arrangements. 
C)  relates to an era of social relations that no longer exist. 
D)  describe an idealized societal reality that the Nyoro should try to attain.

Question 6

To Wolf, the symbol of the Guadalupe is particularly interesting to study because

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A)  it stands for a large variety of meanings and interpretations. 
B)  it plays a significant role in a wide range of social relationships in Mexican society. 
C)  it shows a rich history of evolution from its traditional meanings. 
D)  it distinguishes traditional Indian beliefs from new teachings brought to Mexico by the Spanish. 
A)  it stands for a large variety of meanings and interpretations. 
B)  it plays a significant role in a wide range of social relationships in Mexican society. 
C)  it shows a rich history of evolution from its traditional meanings. 
D)  it distinguishes traditional Indian beliefs from new teachings brought to Mexico by the Spanish.

Question 7

Wolf describes a "master symbol"as

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A)  a symbol that is relevant to all members of a society. 
B)  a seemingly insignificant object or idea which, when studied, is one of the most important symbols to members of a society. 
C)  a material object that stands for something that is not material. 
D)  a symbol which seems to embody the major hopes and aspirations of a society. 
A)  a symbol that is relevant to all members of a society. 
B)  a seemingly insignificant object or idea which, when studied, is one of the most important symbols to members of a society. 
C)  a material object that stands for something that is not material. 
D)  a symbol which seems to embody the major hopes and aspirations of a society.

Question 8

It doesn't matter to the anthropologist or the folklorist whether a myth is objectively or scientifically true.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

While a symbol is minimally something that represents something else, symbols are a very important area of study because

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A)  the very development of culture is dependent upon the symbolic meaning ascribed to words, otherwise known as language. 
B)  they deal with thoughts and values that are taboo in everyday life. 
C)  they provide people with a way of expressing the abstract. 
A)  the very development of culture is dependent upon the symbolic meaning ascribed to words, otherwise known as language. 
B)  they deal with thoughts and values that are taboo in everyday life. 
C)  they provide people with a way of expressing the abstract.

Question 10

In Narayan's article the primary difference between the myth and the story that Urmilaji tells is:

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A)  The first myth is traditionally told during ritual worship to the Pipal tree during the dark moon Monday, and the other story with the same moral lesson is told anecdotally. 
B)  The first myth is told only to woman, the other is told freely to anyone who asks to hear it. 
C)  The first myth is told to personal like Narayan, who have visited Urmilaji more than once and have garnered her trust, the other story is told freely. 
D)  The first myth was passed on to Urmilaji from oral tradition, the other story was not. 
A)  The first myth is traditionally told during ritual worship to the Pipal tree during the dark moon Monday, and the other story with the same moral lesson is told anecdotally. 
B)  The first myth is told only to woman, the other is told freely to anyone who asks to hear it. 
C)  The first myth is told to personal like Narayan, who have visited Urmilaji more than once and have garnered her trust, the other story is told freely. 
D)  The first myth was passed on to Urmilaji from oral tradition, the other story was not.

Question 11

According to Beattie, the status of the Nyoro rulers is validated by

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A)  their real historical line of descent from the first family. 
B)  the reification of youth in Nyoro society. 
C)  ancestral narratives that explain how such status was established. 
D)  their membership in one of the three ruling families. 
E)  the demarcation of the Bito dynasty as socially superior to all other Nyoro. 
A)  their real historical line of descent from the first family. 
B)  the reification of youth in Nyoro society. 
C)  ancestral narratives that explain how such status was established. 
D)  their membership in one of the three ruling families. 
E)  the demarcation of the Bito dynasty as socially superior to all other Nyoro.

Question 12

Greetz explains that the unified meaning of "feeling"and "meaning"in the word "rasa"allows for all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)  A perceived fusion of Subjective experience and religions truths to be taken subjectively. 
B)  Increasing predominance of atheism do to skepticism. 
C)  Development of a sophisticated analysis of subjective experience. 
D)  Metaphysical analysis of outward reality. 
A)  A perceived fusion of Subjective experience and religions truths to be taken subjectively. 
B)  Increasing predominance of atheism do to skepticism. 
C)  Development of a sophisticated analysis of subjective experience. 
D)  Metaphysical analysis of outward reality.

Question 13

The myth and the anecdotal story told by Urmilaji and recorded by Narayan do NOT teach the same lesson.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Daugherty notes that West Virginians of other Christian denominations are markedly more psychologically and emotionally healthy than their serpent-handling neighbors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Myths are unique cultural artifacts because they can be objectively analyzed outside of their cultural context for comparative purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The religious/moral lesson taught in the example Wajang Geertz discuses is primarily:

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A)  Religion is necessary 
B)  Passionate/emotional religions belief is important 
C)  Emotional detachment and tranquility reflect true nobility and religious enlightenment 
D)  The quest for clear water is fruitless 
A)  Religion is necessary 
B)  Passionate/emotional religions belief is important 
C)  Emotional detachment and tranquility reflect true nobility and religious enlightenment 
D)  The quest for clear water is fruitless

Question 17

Daugherty hypothesizes that, in the future, serpent-handling will

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A)  Die out as a tradition because it is in conflict with other Christian traditions that they embrace. 
B)  Gain increased popularity among youth culture groups. 
C)  Be maintained as a tradition among some West Virginia mountain people because it is at the center of their Christian faith. 
D)  Die out as a tradition among current practitioners in West Virginia as they experience economic improvement and decreased cultural isolation. 
A)  Die out as a tradition because it is in conflict with other Christian traditions that they embrace. 
B)  Gain increased popularity among youth culture groups. 
C)  Be maintained as a tradition among some West Virginia mountain people because it is at the center of their Christian faith. 
D)  Die out as a tradition among current practitioners in West Virginia as they experience economic improvement and decreased cultural isolation.

Question 18

The symbolism of the serpent

Accepted Answer

A)  Is a universal symbol of evil and dangerous knowledge. 
B)  Is found in almost all cultures and all religions in the world, and is characterized in the same way. 
C)  Suggests the ambiguity of good and evil, sickness and health, life and death, chaos and wisdom, etc., and the notion of transcendence for serpent-handlers. 
D)  As portrayed in the book of Genesis is the model for the serpent handlers approach to snakes. 
A)  Is a universal symbol of evil and dangerous knowledge. 
B)  Is found in almost all cultures and all religions in the world, and is characterized in the same way. 
C)  Suggests the ambiguity of good and evil, sickness and health, life and death, chaos and wisdom, etc., and the notion of transcendence for serpent-handlers. 
D)  As portrayed in the book of Genesis is the model for the serpent handlers approach to snakes.

Question 19

The function of the relationships between the three Nyoro dynasties is to

Accepted Answer

A)  show how each dynasty is part of the same ruling family. 
B)  differentiate each dynasty as completely unrelated to the others. 
C)  emphasize the superiority of the current dynasty. 
D)  enable the present ruling line to claim respect, prestige, and authority. 
A)  show how each dynasty is part of the same ruling family. 
B)  differentiate each dynasty as completely unrelated to the others. 
C)  emphasize the superiority of the current dynasty. 
D)  enable the present ruling line to claim respect, prestige, and authority.

Question 20

The Nyoro myths should be understood as an attempt to reconstruct a lost history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The anthropologist Bronislaw Malinowski explained myth

Durkheim explained that the use of symbols is universal because they are essential in

Myths are used by the Nyoro to validate existing sociopolitical stratification.

For what reasons, discussed by Urmilaji and Narayan, is the washer woman, Sunna, gifted with the power to resurrect?

Beattie utilizes a functionalist analysis according to which myth

To Wolf, the symbol of the Guadalupe is particularly interesting to study because

Wolf describes a "master symbol"as

It doesn't matter to the anthropologist or the folklorist whether a myth is objectively or scientifically true.

While a symbol is minimally something that represents something else, symbols are a very important area of study because

In Narayan's article the primary difference between the myth and the story that Urmilaji tells is:

According to Beattie, the status of the Nyoro rulers is validated by

Greetz explains that the unified meaning of "feeling"and "meaning"in the word "rasa"allows for all of the following EXCEPT:

The myth and the anecdotal story told by Urmilaji and recorded by Narayan do NOT teach the same lesson.

Daugherty notes that West Virginians of other Christian denominations are markedly more psychologically and emotionally healthy than their serpent-handling neighbors.

Myths are unique cultural artifacts because they can be objectively analyzed outside of their cultural context for comparative purposes.

The religious/moral lesson taught in the example Wajang Geertz discuses is primarily:

Daugherty hypothesizes that, in the future, serpent-handling will

The symbolism of the serpent

The function of the relationships between the three Nyoro dynasties is to

The Nyoro myths should be understood as an attempt to reconstruct a lost history.

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The anthropologist Bronislaw Malinowski explained myth

Durkheim explained that the use of symbols is universal because they are essential in

Myths are used by the Nyoro to validate existing sociopolitical stratification.

For what reasons, discussed by Urmilaji and Narayan, is the washer woman, Sunna, gifted with the power to resurrect?

Beattie utilizes a functionalist analysis according to which myth

To Wolf, the symbol of the Guadalupe is particularly interesting to study because

Wolf describes a "master symbol"as

It doesn't matter to the anthropologist or the folklorist whether a myth is objectively or scientifically true.

While a symbol is minimally something that represents something else, symbols are a very important area of study because

In Narayan's article the primary difference between the myth and the story that Urmilaji tells is:

According to Beattie, the status of the Nyoro rulers is validated by

Greetz explains that the unified meaning of "feeling"and "meaning"in the word "rasa"allows for all of the following EXCEPT:

The myth and the anecdotal story told by Urmilaji and recorded by Narayan do NOT teach the same lesson.

Daugherty notes that West Virginians of other Christian denominations are markedly more psychologically and emotionally healthy than their serpent-handling neighbors.

Myths are unique cultural artifacts because they can be objectively analyzed outside of their cultural context for comparative purposes.

The religious/moral lesson taught in the example Wajang Geertz discuses is primarily:

Daugherty hypothesizes that, in the future, serpent-handling will

The symbolism of the serpent

The function of the relationships between the three Nyoro dynasties is to

The Nyoro myths should be understood as an attempt to reconstruct a lost history.

The Anthropological Study of Religion

Ritual

Shamans, Priests, and Prophets

Altered States of Consciousness and the Religious Use of Drugs

Illness, Healing, and Religion

Witchcraft, Sorcery, Divination, and Magic

Death, Ancestors, Ghosts, and Souls

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