Which of the following is a similarity between Vodou and the Brazilian religions Candomblé and Umbanda, Cuban Santería, or Jamaican Rastafarianism?

a. The followers of these religions believe in one God.
b. The followers of these religions believe in Olorun, the high god.
c. These religions are based on an African indigenous religion.
d. These religions originated in Australia.


c. These religions are based on an African indigenous religion.

Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Those who follow the Vodou religion believe in many gods.
b. Incorrect. Those who follow the Vodou religion do not all follow Olorun.
c. Correct. Similar to the Brazilian religions Candomblé and Umbanda, Cuban Santería, or Jamaican Rastafarianism, the Vodou religion is based on an African indigenous religion.
d. Incorrect. Those who follow the Vodou religion originate in Africa.

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