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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, Deloria claims religion must relate to which of the following?
(a) Water.
(b) Nature.
(c) Wind.
(d) Land.

2. According to Deloria in Chapter 14, when did tribal cultures see a regeneration of the old ways.
(a) 1990's.
(b) 1950's.
(c) 1920's.
(d) 1890's.

3. Deloria makes the following statement in Chapter 11, "There is no salvation in tribal religions apart from ______________________."
(a) The continuance of the tribe itself.
(b) The land.
(c) Protection of sacred burial grounds.
(d) Nature.

4. According to Deloria, in American Indian tribal religions there is a noticeable absence of which of the following?
(a) Baptisms.
(b) Cemetaries.
(c) Life after death beliefs.
(d) The fear of death.

5. How does Deloria believe the Indians felt about the establishment of reservations?
(a) No one told the Indians.
(b) The Indians are the ones that came up with the idea of reservations.
(c) The Indians did not like the establishment of reservations.
(d) The Indians thought it was a great idea.

Short Answer Questions

1. Deloria's negative opinion of Oral Roberts stems from what event?

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

3. In Chapter 16, how does Deloria explain why the Indians altered the dates of their ceremonial year?

4. According to Deloria, what was a repercussion of the American Indian Religious Freedom Act?

5. The Bible says Adam and Eve were made how?

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