Which of the following is a common characteristic of indigenous religions?

a. The followers of indigenous religions promote monotheism.
b. They are oriented more toward belief rather than toward practice.
c. They are globally distributed.
d. They typically have written texts that document their origins.


c. They are globally distributed.

Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Indigenous religions do not typically promote monotheism.
b. Incorrect. Indigenous religions are oriented to practice rather than belief.
c. Correct. Indigenous religions are found around the globe today, not just in North America and Africa.
d. Incorrect. Indigenous religions do not typically have texts that tell of their origins; these are oral traditions.

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