Which statement accurately describes animism? a. the belief in one god

b. the belief in many gods

c. the belief that natural objects have spirits

d. the belief that dead relatives protect the living

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C. The belief that all natural objects have spirits

Animism is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Potentially, animism perceives all things—animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather systems, human handiwork, and perhaps even words—as animated and alive.