WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The word syncretism refers to:
A
a mixture of beliefs or religious practices
B
when one group adapts to another group
C
the oppression of immigrant populations
D
a system of international trade networks
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Religious syncretism is the blending of two or more religious belief systems into a new system, or the incorporation into a religious tradition of beliefs from unrelated traditions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Religious syncretism is the process of blending doctrines or practices of multiple religions into a new religion. An example of this type of syncretism is Jewish Buddhists.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mestizo culture is a syncretism example because it is a blend of indigenous and European influences in modern-day Latin America. What is this? The term “mestizo” comes from the Spanish word for mixed, and refers to the mixing of racial groups that has occurred throughout the region’s history.

Detailed explanation-4: -Syncretism refers to the creation of a new culture or religion or aspect of a society through the interactions between multiple cultures. An example of syncretism is Rastafarianism.

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