Question 1

The Book of Revelations in the New Testament is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) trickster story 
B) hero myth 
C) apocalyptic myth 
D) origin story 
A) trickster story 
B) hero myth 
C) apocalyptic myth 
D) origin story

Question 2

In the Haida story "The Raven Steals the Light," the Raven is an example of a trickster.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Religious texts often change through time because they are often transmitted orally or subject to new translations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the Navaho Creation Story,First Man and First Woman were created from:

Accepted Answer

A) dust 
B) ears of corn 
C) insects 
D) nothingness 
A) dust 
B) ears of corn 
C) insects 
D) nothingness

Question 5

To say that something is a myth means that it is not true.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Myths differ from folktales in that:

Accepted Answer

A) myths are recounted in ritual and folktales are not 
B) myths reflect the worldview and folktales do not 
C) myths with the supernatural and folktales do not 
D) all of the above 
A) myths are recounted in ritual and folktales are not 
B) myths reflect the worldview and folktales do not 
C) myths with the supernatural and folktales do not 
D) all of the above

Question 7

The analysis of myth in terms of binary opposites is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) functional analysis 
B) structural analysis 
C) psychoanalytic analysis 
D) evolutionary analysis 
A) functional analysis 
B) structural analysis 
C) psychoanalytic analysis 
D) evolutionary analysis

Question 8

The Navaho worldview suggests an exploitation of natural resources by human society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In every society there are particular ways in which people perceive and interpret their reality.This is what is meant by the concept of:

Accepted Answer

A) supernatural 
B) worldview 
C) culture 
D) sacred 
A) supernatural 
B) worldview 
C) culture 
D) sacred

Question 10

The Navaho Creation Story takes place:

Accepted Answer

A) in a special garden similar to the Judeo-Christian Garden of Eden 
B) in the realm of the gods in the sky 
C) in a series of layers that exist underneath the present world 
D) in another reality 
A) in a special garden similar to the Judeo-Christian Garden of Eden 
B) in the realm of the gods in the sky 
C) in a series of layers that exist underneath the present world 
D) in another reality

The Book of Revelations in the New Testament is an example of a(n):

In the Haida story "The Raven Steals the Light," the Raven is an example of a trickster.

Religious texts often change through time because they are often transmitted orally or subject to new translations.

In the Navaho Creation Story,First Man and First Woman were created from:

To say that something is a myth means that it is not true.

Myths differ from folktales in that:

The analysis of myth in terms of binary opposites is an example of:

The Navaho worldview suggests an exploitation of natural resources by human society.

In every society there are particular ways in which people perceive and interpret their reality.This is what is meant by the concept of:

The Navaho Creation Story takes place:

The Anthropological Study of Religion

Religious Symbols

Ritual

Altered States of Consciousness and Religious Specialists

Religious Specialists

Magic and Divination

Souls,ghosts,and Death

Gods and Spirits

Witchcraft

Syncretism and Religious Movements

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Exam 2: Mythology

The Book of Revelations in the New Testament is an example of a(n):

In the Haida story "The Raven Steals the Light," the Raven is an example of a trickster.

Religious texts often change through time because they are often transmitted orally or subject to new translations.

In the Navaho Creation Story,First Man and First Woman were created from:

To say that something is a myth means that it is not true.

Myths differ from folktales in that:

The analysis of myth in terms of binary opposites is an example of:

The Navaho worldview suggests an exploitation of natural resources by human society.

In every society there are particular ways in which people perceive and interpret their reality.This is what is meant by the concept of:

The Navaho Creation Story takes place:

The Anthropological Study of Religion

Religious Symbols

Ritual

Altered States of Consciousness and Religious Specialists

Religious Specialists

Magic and Divination

Souls,ghosts,and Death

Gods and Spirits

Witchcraft

Syncretism and Religious Movements

Filters