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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Deloria in Chapter 11, what Christian community is admired by countless followers of Indian religions?
(a) Baptists.
(b) Methodists.
(c) Catholics.
(d) Amish.

2. Deloria states that thousands of people have near-death experiences that indicate some type of afterlife existence . Finish the following statement, "...although it does not seem to have any connection with _____________________."
(a) Modern Christianity.
(b) Any recognizable religion that we follow today.
(c) Tribal beliefs.
(d) Christian philosophy.

3. 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.

4. According to Deloria, who believes creation will eventually end in destruction and judgment?
(a) Americans.
(b) Germans.
(c) Christians.
(d) Indians.

5. What does Deloria claim the Iroquois and Cherokee use as part of their religious practices?
(a) Rain dances.
(b) Dream interpretation.
(c) Incense.
(d) The Bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. The National Indian Youth Council published a pamphlet to inform the public of Gallup's actions. What was the title of this pamphlet?

2. Deloria also claims that many Christians are "married" to the idea that Columbus ___________________.

3. Deloria argues that Christian doctrines of repentance, conversion, redemption, salvation, confession, absolution, and eternal life were created directly as a response to religious beliefs on which of the following?

4. What major reason did Deloria give for the Indians' refusal to give up their land to the whites?

5. During the 1950's, the BIA initiated a relocation program in California in an attempt to sell something that belonged to the Indians. What were they trying to sell?

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