According to Native American belief, the land of the dead is often portrayed as
a. a continuation of this current life on another plane of existence.
b. an exalted heavenly place.
c. an eternal punishment in hell.
d. reincarnation in another creaturely form.
Question 2
What is one reason for the reverent attitude that Native American cultures have toward nature?
a. Native American survival depended on living close and in balance with nature.
b. The connection to nature is expressed religiously.
c. Trees, rocks, rivers, plants, and animals are often believed to be spiritually alive.
d. Animals and plants are believed to hold the spirit of their ancestors.
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