Winti religion in Suriname
  • 1. What is the role of a 'mama winti' in Winti practices?
A) Merchant
B) Warrior
C) Spiritual leader or priestess
D) Mediator
  • 2. What is the traditional view of illness in the Winti religion?
A) Illness is a punishment from the gods
B) Illness can be caused by spiritual imbalance
C) Illness is always a result of physical causes
D) Illness is a random event
  • 3. Which element is considered sacred in Winti rituals?
A) Fire
B) Air
C) Earth
D) Water
  • 4. Which Surinamese language is commonly used in Winti ceremonies?
A) Hindi
B) Dutch
C) Sranan Tongo
D) English
  • 5. What role does music play in Winti rituals?
A) It is purely for entertainment
B) It serves as a form of communication with spirits
C) It is used to invoke specific deities
D) It is a symbol of power
  • 6. What is the purpose of the 'libation' ritual in Winti ceremonies?
A) To honor and communicate with ancestors
B) To predict the future
C) To purify the participants
D) To banish evil spirits
  • 7. Which of the following animals is considered sacred in Winti rituals?
A) Lion
B) Snake
C) Wolf
D) Eagle
  • 8. In Winti belief, what is the purpose of 'herbal baths'?
A) To cleanse the body and spirit
B) To intoxicate the participants
C) To invoke specific deities
D) To protect against curses
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