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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter 9, "Natural and Hybrid Peoples," Deloria discusses the various images invoked when one thinks about which of the following?
2. Deloria teaches that many tribal religions refer to God as which of the following?
3. Deloria claims it is widely believed that the lack of record keeping in American Indian history is probably responsible for which of the following?
4. The National Indian Youth Council published a pamphlet to inform the public of Gallup's actions. What was the title of this pamphlet?
5. Deloria claims in Chapter 1 that "token" Indians were always present on what holidays?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why did a group of Mohawk Indians block the Canadian border at Cornwall Bridge?
2. Explain the use of the term "Grandfather" in Indian cultures.
3. Discuss why Young Chief, a Cayuse, refused to sign the Treaty of Walla Walla.
4. Why does Deloria consider the origin of religion vague?
5. Why does Deloria believe the Christian ideal of keeping peace on earth is not true?
6. Name some of the cultures Deloria compares when describing a Supreme Being.
7. How and by whom were Indian burial grounds desecrated?
8. Explain the different reactions of Christians and Indians to supernatural phenomena, such as meteors and supernovae.
9. When considering a Supreme Being, in addition to physical images, what type of personality traits might he possess and why?
10. Why are Indians concerned with man's domination over the rest of creation?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Deloria states that Indian communities are united around their religious and political beliefs. He suggests that these beliefs are inseparable and the Christian belief is that religion and politics should always remain separate. Do you agree with the Indians or the Christians? Explain why you believe as you do by giving at least three examples from the book to support your belief. How might a unison of religion and politics affect life today?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss several advantages and disadvantages of establishing reservations. How could the reservation system have been improved? In lieu of reservations, what other plan could the government have used to control or support the Indian population? Be sure to support your belief with examples from the book.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Deloria's meaning when he said Christian doctrine becoming more secular affected various forms of worship. Be sure to include Indian religion and two other forms of worship that were mentioned in the book in your discussion.
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