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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following serves as Douglas' distinction between primitive and modern culture?
(a) Cosmic pollution.
(b) Social pollution.
(c) Religion.
(d) Observing taboo.

2. What does Douglas believe has inspired the distinction between primitive and non-primitive cultures?
(a) Psychology.
(b) Anthropology.
(c) Biology.
(d) Astrology.

3. To maintain universal order, what does Douglas believe must occur?
(a) Individuals must adhere to their class.
(b) Individuals must maintain proper bathing rituals.
(c) Groups must learn to cooperate.
(d) Individuals must learn to bless each other.

4. What does Genesis provide in relation to animals?
(a) Pollutants.
(b) Hygiene.
(c) Environment.
(d) Food.

5. Douglas states that if progress is considered to be differentiation, primitive culture is more what?
(a) Unified.
(b) Tolerant.
(c) Systematic.
(d) Supernatural.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not described as being a men-centered religion?

2. Which of the following does not contribute to social control as described by Douglas?

3. What may the Nuer kill in defense for, according to Douglas?

4. What do rituals of purification incorporate, as described by Douglas?

5. Douglas believes that if you maintain holiness, what will you be safe from?

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