Which of the following is not included in Traditional African religions?

• A. Divination
• B. Vision Quest
• C. Ritual Dances
• D. Ancestor Worship

Answer: (B)

This question tests your understanding of which practices are traditionally associated with African religious systems. In many Traditional African religions, community life centers on connecting with the spiritual world through ancestors, divinatory practices, and ceremonial expression. Divination is a well-established method used to seek guidance from ancestors or deities, with vivid and structured systems like Ifá in Yoruba culture. Ritual dances play a crucial role in ceremonies, serving to invoke spirits, honor deities, and mark important rites of passage. Ancestor worship, or veneration of the dead as ongoing spiritual guardians, is a common thread across many African spiritual traditions.

A vision quest, however, is a rite of passage most closely associated with certain Indigenous peoples of North America. It involves withdrawal, fasting, and seeking a personal vision from the spiritual realm, and is not a standard feature of Traditional African religious practice. So the option that does not fit is the vision quest.