Question

The African-derived religion of Brazil takes the names of Candomble in Bahia, the Macumba in Rio, and Batuque in the Northeast. Candomble is retained from the Fon and the Yoruba. This statement primarily relates to:
a) Religious syncretism
b) Colonial history
c) Cultural diffusion
d) Ethnographic studies

Answer 1

a) Religious syncretism

The statement primarily relates to religious syncretism, which is the blending of different religious beliefs and practices. In the case of the African-derived religions of Brazil such as Candomble, Macumba, and Batuque, they represent a fusion of African spiritual beliefs and practices with elements of Christianity and indigenous traditions. These religions reflect the syncretic nature of religious practices in Brazil, where diverse cultural influences have come together to create unique and hybrid belief systems.