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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were the Gallup Indians upset with the town?
(a) The Indians were worked as slaves.
(b) There were no Indian restaurants.
(c) The Indians were not allowed to attend school.
(d) For excluding them from civic events.

2. Deloria explains that Indians believe that the souls of dead people often remain at the place of their __________,
(a) Birth.
(b) Wedding.
(c) Death.
(d) Funeral.

3. Chapter 5 discusses the differences among religions on what topic?
(a) Life after death.
(b) Creation.
(c) Music.
(d) Death.

4. The author emphasizes that Indian religions are not _________________________.
(a) In conflict with nature.
(b) Old traditions.
(c) Superstitious.
(d) Sin oriented.

5. Deloria uses what two theories to explain the differences between Christianity and Indian religious doctrine?
(a) Bible and nature.
(b) Bible and science.
(c) Culture and science.
(d) Culture and nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. However, regarding time, the author said the Plains Indians use an animal hide to do what?

2. In Chapter 6, the author explains that American Indians held no importance for which of the following?

3. Chapter 7, "The Spatial Problem of History," addresses the spatial issues involved with which of the following?

4. 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?

5. Deloria asserts that Indian religions think of creation as the environment and how it relates to what?

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