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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author emphasizes that Indian religions are not _________________________.
(a) Old traditions.
(b) Sin oriented.
(c) In conflict with nature.
(d) Superstitious.

2. Deloria explains that many Christian religions believe God exists how?
(a) Only in America.
(b) No answer is correct.
(c) Only inside churches.
(d) In human form.

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

4. Deloria teaches that Indian religions view creation as which of the following?
(a) A developing relationship with other living things.
(b) A constantly evolving event.
(c) Adam's first breath.
(d) Nothing important.

5. What is the purpose of the American Indian Religious Freedom Resolution?
(a) Protects Indian children from being forced to attend Sunday School.
(b) Protects the religion and ceremonial rites of American Indians.
(c) Forbids Indians from attending white churches.
(d) Allows whites to participate in Indian ceremonial rites.

Short Answer Questions

1. A major development during the 1970's and 1980's was ___________________.

2. In Chapter 9, "Natural and Hybrid Peoples," Deloria discusses the various images invoked when one thinks about which of the following?

3. The author explains that Indian religions do not promote which of the following?

4. During the 1960's and 1970's, large numbers of American Indians lived in what areas?

5. Chapter 5 discusses the differences among religions on what topic?

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