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Winti religion in Suriname
Contributed by: Herbert
  • 1. What is the role of a 'mama winti' in Winti practices?
A) Merchant
B) Spiritual leader or priestess
C) Warrior
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 a random event
D) Illness is always a result of physical causes
  • 3. Which element is considered sacred in Winti rituals?
A) Fire
B) Earth
C) Air
D) Water
  • 4. Which Surinamese language is commonly used in Winti ceremonies?
A) English
B) Hindi
C) Sranan Tongo
D) Dutch
  • 5. What role does music play in Winti rituals?
A) It is purely for entertainment
B) It is a symbol of power
C) It is used to invoke specific deities
D) It serves as a form of communication with spirits
  • 6. What is the purpose of the 'libation' ritual in Winti ceremonies?
A) To predict the future
B) To banish evil spirits
C) To purify the participants
D) To honor and communicate with ancestors
  • 7. Which of the following animals is considered sacred in Winti rituals?
A) Lion
B) Eagle
C) Wolf
D) Snake
  • 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 protect against curses
D) To invoke specific deities
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