Question

read the quote about prehistoric religion. \primitive man thus feeling it both necessary and possible to establish permanent friendly relations with some of the supernatural powers by which he was surrounded proceeded to do so.\ - frank byron jevons, an introduction to the history of religion. based on the quote, why might primitive people have believed animals and objects had spirits?

Explanation:

The quote suggests primitive people sought friendly relations with supernatural powers. They might have believed animals and objects had spirits as a way to interact with and gain favor from these powers, thinking spirits could influence their lives positively.

Answer:

They wanted to establish friendly relations with supernatural powers and believed spirits in animals and objects could help them do so.