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What is animism?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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How does the Iroquois religion of Handsome Lake meet the criteria of a revitalization movement?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

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It is the belief that plants, animals, and inanimate objects are imbued with spirit. It is associated with less stratified societies.

Answer to Question 2

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This religion developed around a prophet figure (Handsome Lake) who experienced spiritual visitations meant to help direct his people towards a more syncretic cultureone better adapted to the surrounding White/Western culture.



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