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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. However, regarding time, the author said the Plains Indians use an animal hide to do what?
(a) Keep a "Winter Count."
(b) Hide from whites.
(c) Show their wealth.
(d) Worship buffalo.

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

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

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

5. With regards to supernatural phenomena, such as meteors and supernovae, Deloria accuses Christians of which of the following?
(a) Celebrated the events.
(b) Joined the Indians in celebration.
(c) Hid in their cellars.
(d) Tended to fear celestial happenings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 5 claims that Christian theology has a theory of how ____________.

2. Deloria believes one of the greatest offenses to the Indian tribes was what?

3. According to Deloria, who believes creation will eventually end in destruction and judgment?

4. In Chapter 2, what brought even more attention to the American Indians?

5. What did the Gold Rush cause the American Indians to do?

(see the answer key)

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