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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Deloria, when did many traditionally religious people begin to embrace the Indian religion?
(a) 1920's.
(b) 2000.
(c) 1950's.
(d) 1970's.

2. Chapter 7, "The Spatial Problem of History," addresses the spatial issues involved with which of the following?
(a) No answer is correct.
(b) Ancestral lineage.
(c) Traditional chronology.
(d) Historical events.

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

4. During WWII, why did many Indians move to the west?
(a) To join the Peace Corp.
(b) To work in various war industries.
(c) To hide on reservations.
(d) To fight.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were the Gallup Indians upset with the town?

2. Deloria claims in Chapter 1 that "token" Indians were always present on what holidays?

3. Why do some Americans object to the term "Native Americans"?

4. Chapter 1 says that many people believed Indian settlements were located where?

5. In Chapter 9, "Natural and Hybrid Peoples," Deloria discusses the various images invoked when one thinks about which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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