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