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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 14, Deloria states that it is common in modern America to find which of the following in regard to religion?
(a) Follow Indian traditions.
(b) Shaped by the culture.
(c) Represent traditional worship.
(d) Shared doctrine.

2. According to Deloria in Chapter 14, when did tribal cultures see a regeneration of the old ways.
(a) 1950's.
(b) 1990's.
(c) 1920's.
(d) 1890's.

3. In Chapter 14, Deloria asserts that when the younger generation visits the outside world of modern conveniences, which of the following occur?
(a) It can cause a lack of harmony in in the Indian home.
(b) They never return home.
(c) They love music.
(d) They are afraid of public transportation.

4. Deloria claims that in Australia, the Aborigines ____________.
(a) Have specific rights to their land.
(b) Are permitted to appear in court.
(c) Are considered sacred people.
(d) Are not permitted to appear in court.

5. By the 1500's, Deloria claims it was popularly accepted that the Indians could live on their natural land, until which of the following took place?
(a) The turn of the century.
(b) Such time as the invading Europeans need the land for themselves.
(c) The older generation died.
(d) They disobeyed the Europeans in any way.

Short Answer Questions

1. Deloria explains that the Amish relate land, community, and religion into _____________________.

2. In 1934, what piece of legislation restored the Indian right to practice their religion freely?

3. Deloria believes culture shapes religion in which of the following ways?

4. According to Deloria, in American Indian tribal religions there is a noticeable absence of which of the following?

5. Deloria recognized which country for having the best reputation for dealing with aborigine peoples?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the book, "God is Red," what advantages are attributed to the establishment of reservations.

2. How are dreams discussed in the chapter on human personality?

3. What theme is repeated throughout the few chapters, if not the book? (Pertaining to God and individuals.)

4. Deloria states that Christianity is not wrong, but that if there ever is an internal collapse in Christian doctrine, what will be there?

5. Compare religion and politics from a Christian and an Indian point of view.

6. Why did Potawatomi Chief Metea fear selling his tribe's land?

7. What ceremony did the federal government ban in the 1890's?

8. Why does Deloria believe sacred places are important?

9. What did "God is Red" list as a disadvantage of the reservations in terms of religion?

10. According to Deloria, how does education affect Indians in the modern world?

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