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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what issue was the 1968 protest?
(a) The boundary line between two territories.
(b) Farming rights along borderlines.
(c) A new Indian curfew.
(d) Government assessing tolls for crossing a bridge.

2. Deloria claims in Chapter 12 that American Christians discourage which of the following practices fundamental to tribal religions?
(a) Revivals.
(b) Ceremonial dancing.
(c) Joining religious beliefs to political beliefs.
(d) Marches against the government.

3. Deloria recognized which country for having the best reputation for dealing with aborigine peoples?
(a) Canada.
(b) Australia.
(c) Mexico.
(d) United States.

4. Name one problem with modern society and tribal cultures according to Deloria.
(a) Automobiles are not allowed on reservations.
(b) Some tribes choose not to use modern conveniences, such as electricity.
(c) The Indians prefer to live in tepees.
(d) Most tribes prefer to use their native language instead of English.

5. Using the example of the Crusades, Deloria accuses Christians of which of the following?
(a) Witnessing to the Indians.
(b) Spreading their beliefs.
(c) Going on a retreat.
(d) Attacking other cultures.

Short Answer Questions

1. Deloria believes Christian theologians have failed to explain how ___________________.

2. Deloria uses what two theories to explain the differences between Christianity and Indian religious doctrine?

3. 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?

4. Deloria claims that the only belief common to both Christianity and Indian religions is which of the following?

5. According to Deloria, what was a repercussion of the American Indian Religious Freedom Act?

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