Which of the following would be best described as a secular ritual?
a. Christmas
b. Independence Day
c. Easter
d. Lent
Answer: b
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When people are said to be anthropomorphizing the gods, they are __________.
A) following the rituals without actually believing in the gods B) attributing human motivations and characteristics to them C) revering deceased ancestors as if they were gods D) worshiping them with the expectation of a future reward
Societies with higher levels of political integration are also likely to exhibit __________
A) class distinctions B) high literacy rates C) collective action D) territorial disputes
The belief in qi is associated with chiromancy
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In his research about homelessness, anthropologist Lyon-Callo found that a major problem is:
A) there is a growing homeless population that needs charity. B) the root cause of homelessness is low education levels. C) unemployment and lack of affordable housing are the most serious issues of homelessness. D) in northern areas where there is a long-term cold period, there is more homelessness. E) the stigma of being homeless prevents these individuals from ever moving forward.