Which American Indian tribe associates illness with evil spirits? ...

[neverstopbelieb]

Which American Indian tribe associates illness with evil spirits?
 
  1. Hopi
  2. Passamaquoddy
  3. Sioux
  4. Cherokee

Question 2

What is the cause of ILLNESS in the American Indian heritage? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Something that happened in the past
  2. Something that will happen in the future
  3. Illness is something that must be.
  4. Illness is a consequence of mistreating the Earth.

[kaylee05]

Answer to Question 1

1
Explanation: 1. The Hopi associate ILLNESS with evil spirits, and the responsible evil spirit is identified by the medicine man.
2. Evil spirits as a cause of ILLNESS is not associated with Passamaquoddy beliefs.
3. Evil spirits as a cause of ILLNESS is not associated with the beliefs of the Sioux.
4. The medicine man determines the ILLNESS in the Cherokee belief, even when the person is not personally aware of being ill.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. In traditional American Indian heritage, it is believed that ILLNESS is the price to be paid for something that happened in the past.
2. In traditional American Indian heritage, it is believed that ILLNESS is the price to be paid for something that will happen in the future.
3. American Indians do not believe the germ theory of modern medicine, but rather explain ILLNESS as something that must be.
4. American Indians may believe that ILLNESS is the consequence from mistreating the Earth.

[neverstopbelieb]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[parker125]

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