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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 6, "The Concept of History," relates religion to which of the following?
(a) Religious wars.
(b) Chronological details of events.
(c) Christianity's evolution throughout history.
(d) American Indian tribal events.

2. According to Deloria, Arizona tribes used symbols on a _____________ in an attempt to keep events in chronological order.
(a) Calendar stick.
(b) Cave wall.
(c) Calendar.
(d) Animal hide.

3. The National Indian Youth Council published a pamphlet to inform the public of Gallup's actions. What was the title of this pamphlet?
(a) "When Our Grandfathers Had Guns."
(b) "How to Treat Indians."
(c) "Wait Until We Get Even."
(d) "Shame on Gallup."

4. Why do some Americans object to the term "Native Americans"?
(a) They believe anyone born in the United States is a native American.
(b) The word "native" bears a negative connotation.
(c) The title "American Indian" is politically correct.
(d) Some people object to everything.

5. How did Deloria believe American Indians were treated?
(a) Differently than other ethnic groups.
(b) Like everyone else.
(c) Unfairly.
(d) Well .

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, why were many Indians arrested illegally?

2. In Chapter 3, the explosion of the New Age culture is attributed to people being interested in creating their own religion to suit their needs. Name another non-traditional form of worship that drew attention from the New Age culture.

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

4. Deloria teaches that Indian religions view creation as which of the following?

5. In Chapter 1, why was the publication of the National Indian Youth Council's pamphlet considered a monumental event?

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