Exploring Culture: World Religions

Question 8 • TX-World Geography Studies A

Which of the following statements best characterizes the differences between monotheism, polytheism, and animism?

Answer

Monotheism refers to a belief in one god, while the other two types of religions do not involve a belief in any gods.

Monotheism refers to a belief in one god, while the other two types of religions always involve a belief in multiple gods.

Monotheism refers to a belief in one god, polytheism refers to a belief in multiple gods, and animism refers to a belief in the spiritual power of nature.

Monotheism refers to a belief in many gods, while polytheism and animism always refer to belief in one god.

Explanation

Monotheism is belief in one god, while polytheism is belief in multiple gods. Animism is the belief that nature, animals, or objects can possess spiritual power. Therefore, choice C correctly distinguishes all three; the other choices misstate at least one definition.

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