Which of the following poses a challenge to the study of indigenous religions?

a. Most of the indigenous tribes have not written down their stories, beliefs, or rituals.
b. Indigenous religions are restricted to North America and Africa.
c. Indigenous people typically lead a nomadic life.
d. Most of the indigenous tribes are monotheistic.


a. Most of the indigenous tribes have not written down their stories, beliefs, or rituals.

Analysis:
a. Correct. Because the cultures in which indigenous religions are based are predominantly oral, their religions—with only a few exceptions—have not written down their stories, beliefs, or rituals.
b, c & d. Incorrect. Indigenous peoples all around the world have disappeared over time, long before the coming of Europeans—the victims of disease, famine, and intertribal warfare.

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