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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Name the example Deloria gives for the third type of sacred land.
(a) Where monuments are built.
(b) Where Indians are buried.
(c) Where presidents are buried.
(d) Where the Lord spoke to Moses.

2. In Chapter 15, Deloria claims that in 1493, the Pope promised which of the following?
(a) Land entitlements.
(b) Property in Italy.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) Conversion of Indians.

3. In Chapter 17, Deloria claims the earth is _______________________________________.
(a) Large enough for all religions to live together peacefully.
(b) Misunderstood.
(c) Suffering from religious tension.
(d) Suffering greatly from neglect and abuse.

4. As a criticism of Christian history, Deloria quotes Arnold Toynbee, saying the difficulty is that of viewing a map of the Mediterranean and _________________________.
(a) No answer is correct.
(b) Thinking it is in North America.
(c) Pretending it is a map of the world.
(d) Pretending it is a map of heaven.

5. Why have many people returned to the reservation according to Deloria?
(a) To attend new universities.
(b) To lean rain dances.
(c) To be healed from ailments.
(d) They missed their families.

6. Deloria explains that Indians believe that the souls of dead people often remain at the place of their __________,
(a) Birth.
(b) Funeral.
(c) Wedding.
(d) Death.

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

8. In Chapter 17, Deloria ponders whether old tribal religions can do which of the following?
(a) Change with the times.
(b) Convert Christians.d.
(c) Save the world.
(d) Survive in a modern world.

9. Almost universally, Deloria claims tribal religions produced people ___________________.
(a) Unafraid of death.
(b) Willing to become Christians.
(c) Willing to die for their land.
(d) Afraid of death.

10. Deloria explains Christian religious interpretation is derived from which of the following?
(a) Christian doctrine.
(b) Indian chiefs.
(c) The pope.
(d) Billy Graham.

11. The pope and Billy Graham believe that the revival of demonism, devil worship, astrological and numerological sciences are the devil's work. How does Deloria view these forms or worship?
(a) Indian experimentation.
(b) Not devil worship.
(c) People just having fun.
(d) Curiosity among teenagers.

12. By 1887, Deloria claims the movement to suppress religious freedom on the reservation almost succeeded because of which of the following?
(a) Catholic churches were everywhere.
(b) Baptist churches were everywhere.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) Many tribal religious ceremonies had been banned.

13. In Chapter 12, Deloria refers to Jimmy and Tammy Faye Bakker as _____________,
(a) Clowns.
(b) Prophets.
(c) Insightful.
(d) The way of the future.

14. Who does Deloria claim came onto the reservations attempting to change Indian culture?
(a) Lawyers.
(b) Missionaries.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Homeless people.

15. In Chapter 16, how does Deloria explain why the Indians altered the dates of their ceremonial year?
(a) To coincide with governmental and Christian holidays.
(b) To make peace with the Christians.
(c) The BIA ordered them to do so.
(d) To make it easier to celebrate holidays.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, Deloria claims Indians believed which of the following if a person was hanged for an offense?

2. Name the example(s) of the most familiar type of sacred land according to Deloria.

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

4. According to Deloria in Chapter 14, when did tribal cultures see a regeneration of the old ways.

5. In Chapter 15, Deloria said the United States established a claims commission in order to do which of the following?

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