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Which of the following best describes animism, practiced by American Indians in the Northeast?

A. the belief in one supreme being

B. the belief that spirits exist throughout nature

C. the belief in the power of war

User Surj
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Answer:

b is right on edge

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User Daniel Delgado
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The correct answer is answer B ("The belief that spirits exist throughout nature").

Animism refers to the belief that all objects, places and physical existence are transcended by a spiritual presence. Indigenous people went as far as considering that not only humans, animals and material manifestations have a soul, but also words and natural phenomena such as fire, rain or the wind each have a distinct soul. The word animism comes from the latin "anima", which translates to spirit, breath or life.


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