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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Name one major development between 1972 and 1990 that was mentioned in Chapter 2.
(a) The creation of the Indian Christian Assembly.
(b) The abolition of the Indian Christian Assembly.
(c) Integration of religious Indian beliefs with that of traditional churches.
(d) No answer is correct.

2. What was the reason for most Indian protests?
(a) Territorial boundaries.
(b) Disputes among tribes.
(c) The violation of government treaties.
(d) Tribal attire.

3. A major development during the 1970's and 1980's was ___________________.
(a) The creation of larger Indian reservations.
(b) The interest in the Indian movement by non-Indians.
(c) The creation of smaller Indian reservations.
(d) All answers are correct.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Deloria believe American Indians were treated?

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

3. What does Deloria believe caused science to pierce the veil of nature?

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

5. The author emphasizes that Indian religions are not _________________________.

(see the answer key)

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