Question

A religious system of belief in the soul is called:

• A. Animatism
• B. Animation
• C. Animism
• D. Shamanism

Hint:

Animism is a belief system that views the world as being alive, where everything has a spirit or soul, not just humans.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

- Animatism is the belief that natural objects, such as trees or mountains, have a spiritual essence or power, but not specifically related to the belief in souls.
- Animation generally refers to the act of bringing something to life, but it is not related to religious belief systems.
- Animism is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a spiritual essence or soul. It is common in many indigenous religions, where spirits inhabit all aspects of life.
- Shamanism is a practice involving communication with the spiritual world, typically through rituals performed by a shaman, but it does not necessarily involve belief in the soul itself.
Step 1: Understanding Animism.
Animism is a widespread religious belief in which natural objects, animals, and humans are believed to have souls or spirits.
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