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