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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 10, regarding immortality of the soul and resurrection of the dead, Deloria claims Indian religions ____________________________.
(a) Are only interested in the soul's immortality.
(b) No answer is correct.
(c) Show no concern for either doctrine.
(d) Believe they are one in the same.

2. In Chapter 10, Deloria claims the Spanish would have a priest standing by to baptize a fetus after killing its mother and before killing it. Why would they feel a baptism was necessary?
(a) To ease the conscience of the killers.
(b) No answer is correct.
(c) Baptized babies go to heaven.
(d) This really didn't happen.

3. In Chapter 2, what brought even more attention to the American Indians?
(a) Civil Rights Movement.
(b) Equal Rights Movement.
(c) Memorial Day.
(d) Columbus Day.

4. In Chapter 10, who is given credit for developing the early idea of the immortality of the soul?
(a) Cherokee.
(b) Greeks.
(c) Europeans.
(d) Romans.

5. What was the reason for most Indian protests?
(a) Disputes among tribes.
(b) Territorial boundaries.
(c) The violation of government treaties.
(d) Tribal attire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 6, "The Concept of History," relates religion to which of the following?

2. Name one major development between 1972 and 1990 that was mentioned in Chapter 2.

3. The pope and Billy Graham believe that the revival of demonism, devil worship, astrological and numerological sciences are the devil's work. How does Deloria view these forms or worship?

4. In Chapter 11, Deloria claims religion must relate to which of the following?

5. Indians also believe human beings are an integral part of the natural world. How does Deloria explain what happens to the bodies upon their death?

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