Answer: All things have a soul
Explanation: The word animism comes from the Latin word anima which means soul, spirit or life. According to this belief, all creatures alive or non alive, meaning animals, plants, but also rocks, minerals and places contain the soul or spirit. In other words, any thing in the universe has a soul, which is an integral part of the universal soul. Scientists believe animism is the belief of ancient peoples and originates from Africa.