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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the BIA ordered to find areas for the California Indians to reside?
(a) During WWI.
(b) During the Great Depression.
(c) During the Civil Rights Movement.
(d) During WWII.

2. In Chapter 17, Deloria states that Christianity is _________________.
(a) Not wrong.
(b) Wrong.
(c) Based on the Bible.
(d) Outdated.

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

4. Deloria recognized which country for having the best reputation for dealing with aborigine peoples?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Canada.
(c) United States.
(d) Australia.

5. Deloria explains that the Amish relate land, community, and religion into _____________________.
(a) Anti-Christian beliefs.
(b) One integrated whole.
(c) No answer is correct.
(d) A disastrous combination.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 14, Deloria states that it is common in modern America to find which of the following in regard to religion?

2. Chapter 12 details __________________ and how it affects religious cultures.

3. Deloria makes the following statement in Chapter 11, "There is no salvation in tribal religions apart from ______________________."

4. How does Deloria believe some Christians will feel about his comparisons of Christianity and Indian tribal religions?

5. Deloria claims in Chapter 12 that American Christians discourage which of the following practices fundamental to tribal religions?

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