Which statement best characterizes animism?

A. It's a religion that maintains the futility of human existence.

B. It's composed of irrational superstitions that arise in underdeveloped rural communities.

C. It's the basis of social status within a tribe.

D. It combines natural, human, and spiritual forces.

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Kaitlyn Kaiser

4 September, 02:50

Which statement best characterizes animism?

A. It's a religion that maintains the futility of human existence.

B. It's composed of irrational superstitions that arise in underdeveloped rural communities.

C. It's the basis of social status within a tribe.

D. It combines natural, human, and spiritual forces.

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Rocco Summers · Answer 1

Animism is the believe that other living things - animals and plants - have a spiritual life, just like humans.

The correct answer is D. It combines natural, human, and spiritual forces.

Option B is not a description, but a judgement, and a biased one: it's not acceptable in a scientific context!