Question

All of the following are typical characteristics of traditional African religions except __________.
A.
belief in a creator being
B.
belief that the dead go onto paradise, and their spirits cannot help those left on Earth
C.
belief that all things in nature (including rocks, trees, and animals) have souls
D.
beliefs are often combined with other faiths, such as Christianity

Answer 1

B. Traditional African religions typically venerate ancestors, believing the dead can influence and help the living; the idea that their spirits cannot help is not characteristic.