Anthropology 305 - Anthropology of Religion » Fall 2019 » Quiz 7

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Question #1
Both very loud rhythmic noise and the absence of sound are capable of creating an altered state of consciousness.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #2
The Holiness Churches use tobacco and alcohol as a sacrament to create contact with the Holy Ghost.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #3
Pain, caused by placing skewers through the skin, characterizes the Cheyenne Sun Dance.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #4
Entoptic phenomena are images of anthropomorphic animals.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #5
In some cultures certain biologically-based experiences, such as migraines, are interpreted as visions.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #6
Characteristics of altered states of consciousness include disturbances in concentration, attention, memory, and judgment.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #7
Among the Yanomamö, hallucinogenic snuff is taken by shamans in order to:
A.   entice spirits into the body                   
B.   locate the location of animals
C.   divine the future                     
D.   feed the gods
Question #8
Dancing to heat up the energy known as n/um to enable healing characterized the:
A.   Yanomamö     
B.   Blessing Way
C.   Sun Dance
D.   San healing ritual 
Question #9
In the Holiness Church, an altered state of consciousness is brought about by:
A.   mescal buttons
B.   ganja
C.   music and dance          
D.   shamanic drumming
Question #10
In the Huichol ritual an altered state of consciousness is mainly brought about by:
A.   eating the peyote cactus 
B.   meditation
C.   fasting
D.   drumming
Question #11
A drug that causes visions and hallucinations is classed as a(n):
A.   excitania
B.   hypnotica
C.   phantastica 
D.   euphoria       
Question #12
David Lewis-Williams suggests that Upper Paleolithic cave paintings are:
A.   a form of imitative magic designed for successful hunting
B.   decorations
C.   a part of coming-of-age rituals
D.   representations of altered states of consciousness
Question #13
The feeling of being at one with the universe or supernatural beings is called a(n):
A.   nirvana
B.   unitary state 
C.   sympathetic state
D.   meditation
Question #14
Therianthropes are:
A.   guardian spirits
B.   images of transformed shamans 
C.   trickster deities
D.   diviners
Question #15
Hildegard of Bingen, who lived in the twelfth century, is known for her:
A.   medicines and medical practices
B.   descriptions of her mystical experiences 
C.   paintings of the saints
D.   shamanic drumming

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