Module 1: Indigenous Religions Overview

Explain how economic factors have influenced the development of indigenous religious traditions. Include at least one specific example in your response.

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Explain why oral traditions are a common influence on indigenous religious traditions. In your response, include a comparison of the influence of an oral tradition to the influence of a sacred text.

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Explain the significance of ancestors for indigenous religions. Provide at least one specific example of this significance to support your response.

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Identify key characteristics of leadership in indigenous regions and how this understanding of leadership differs from Western religions.