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WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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The belief in and worship of many gods.
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Polytheism
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Atheism
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Monotheism
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Polytheism is the belief in multiple deities, which are usually assembled into a pantheon of gods and goddesses, along with their own religious sects and rituals. Polytheism is a type of theism.
Detailed explanation-2: -Theistic religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism all have the monotheistic belief in a God, whereas a polytheistic religion such as Hinduism holds a belief in many gods.
Detailed explanation-3: -In some sense, Hinduism appears as polytheistic; however, the various gods and goddesses are viewed strictly as embodiments of the Divine Brahman, and so the system is monotheistic. Atman is the true inner self of the individual which carries on from one life to another.
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