All of the following are typical characteristics of traditional african religions except

a belief in a creator being

b. belief that the dead go onto paradise, and their spirits cannot those left on earth

c. belief that all things in nature (including rocks, trees, and animals) have souls

d. beliefs are often combined with other faiths, such as christianity

The correct answer is B) belief that the dead go onto paradise, and their spirits cannot help those left on Earth.

All of the following are typical characteristics of traditional African religions except the belief that the dead go onto paradise, and their spirits cannot help those left on Earth.

Most original African religions have great respect for Mother Nature, have the belief that life continues after death, and that their dear ones became spirits that maintain certain proximity to them and can help them during life. That is why most of the African tribes perform dances and chants with complex ceremonies, to show respect to the spirits that still are among the living.