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_______________ is a religious tradition typically limited to a specific territory of a society and was intimately tied to the organization of the state.

A. Bureaucracy
B. Negative Reciprocity
C. Shamanism
D. None of the Above

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Final answer:

None of the options provided, Bureaucracy, Negative Reciprocity, or Shamanism, is a religious tradition typically limited to a specific territory and intimately tied to the organization of the state. The question likely refers to a state religion, which encompasses the whole state and seeks expansion.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is asking to identify a religious tradition that is usually confined to a specific territory and is closely linked with the state organization. The correct answer is D. None of the Above. When considering the institutionalization of religion within state societies, one would likely refer to a state religion, which has bureaucratic characteristics and is not limited to a specific territory as it encompasses the whole state and actively seeks new practitioners beyond its borders.

State religions are institutionalized with a formal structure, rituals, and full-time religious leaders like priests or imams. While bureaucracy suggests administrative systems, often seen within religious institutions where specific roles and hierarchies are present, it is not itself a religious tradition. Shamanism may be restricted to specific territories, but it is not tightly linked to the organization of the state. Instead, it's a more local and often part-time religious practice that involves soul travel and healing and is embedded in many world religions.

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