Animism, probably a common religious principle for Paleolithic peoples, is best defined as what belief?
a. that all humans descended from a common, non-human, ancestor
b. that all creatures and inanimate objects have spirits
c. there is only one deity which governs human action
d. that only animate objects (creatures) have spirits
e. that sacrifice is necessary for worship of deities
Ans: b
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