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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, why were many Indians arrested illegally?
(a) The Indians were not read their legal rights.
(b) Federal government did not have jurisdiction.
(c) The Indians were in Canada.
(d) It is illegal to arrest an Indian.

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

3. What does BIA stand for?
(a) Bureau of Indian Affairs.
(b) Blackfoot Indian Association.
(c) Basic Indian Area.
(d) Brooklyn Indian Administration.

4. What did the Civil Rights Movement promise?
(a) All answers are correct.
(b) A better society.
(c) Religious freedom.
(d) Lower taxes.

5. 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.
(a) All answers are correct.
(b) Numerology
(c) Demonology.
(d) Astrology.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group accused the Gallup Chamber of Commerce of holding a Gallup ceremony in which Indians were not allowed to participate?

2. In Chapter 3, "The Religious Challenge," what incident is being discussed?

3. On what issue was the 1968 protest?

4. During the 1960's, what made the American people realize that there were still a large number of American Indians in the United States?

5. Chapter 1 says that the first great protest was held on what border?

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