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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1821, the Potawatomi chief, Metea, said the following when confronted with surrendering this tribe's land: "We are fearful we shall offend their spirits if we sell our lands; and we are fearful we shall offend you if we do not sell them." Who was Metea referring to when he said "their"?
(a) His ancestors.
(b) Members of his tribe.
(c) The army.
(d) The buffalo.

2. What major reason did Deloria give for the Indians' refusal to give up their land to the whites?
(a) Their wise men told them not to surrender.
(b) They knew the land would be valuable some day.
(c) Spiritual ancestors live on the land.
(d) They loved the land more than their life.

3. Deloria encourages cultures outside tribal cultures to do which of the following?
(a) Observe tribal religious traditions.
(b) Abandon Christianity.
(c) Respect sacred places.
(d) Embrace the correlation between religion and nature.

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

5. Name one problem with modern society and tribal cultures according to Deloria.
(a) Some tribes choose not to use modern conveniences, such as electricity.
(b) Automobiles are not allowed on reservations.
(c) Most tribes prefer to use their native language instead of English.
(d) The Indians prefer to live in tepees.

6. According to Deloria, how did outside influences affect tribal religion?
(a) Tribal religion basically disappeared.
(b) Many Indians converted to Christianity.
(c) Tribal religion was not affected in any way.
(d) Many Indians were confused.

7. According to Deloria, what was the result of many Christian zealots posing as Indian agents for the Bureau of Indian Affairs?
(a) The BIA lost its authority.
(b) New Christian ceremonies were created.
(c) Many tribal ceremonies were banned.
(d) Christians understood ceremonial meanings.

8. Deloria claims that in Australia, the Aborigines ____________.
(a) Are considered sacred people.
(b) Are not permitted to appear in court.
(c) Have specific rights to their land.
(d) Are permitted to appear in court.

9. In Chapter 14, Deloria saw one advantage of reservations as which of the following?
(a) They were able to practice their own religion.
(b) They had their own schools and hospitals.
(c) No one bothered them.
(d) It kept outsiders away from the Indians.

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

11. In what manner was it legal for the Europeans to confiscate the Indian land?
(a) By purchase only.
(b) No answer is correct.
(c) By force only.
(d) By force or purchase.

12. Some tribes, such as the Lakota and Sioux, held special death ceremonies where a sacred pipe was used and the souls were kept to be purified and eventually released. What happened to these ceremonies in the 1890's?
(a) The government banned this activity.
(b) This activity became obsolete.
(c) This activity became popular with Christians.
(d) The government wanted to join in the ceremony.

13. Deloria feels that religions that depend on articulation of doctrinal propositions to maintain themselves are which of the following?
(a) Doomed to disappear.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Ultimately going to be rejected.
(d) Destined to fail.

14. Deloria believes tribal religions have an advantage over Christians because their ceremonies involve the entire community and which of the following?
(a) Create cohesion and unity.
(b) Are not boring.
(c) Have 100% participation.
(d) None of the above.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 10, regarding immortality of the soul and resurrection of the dead, Deloria claims Indian religions ____________________________.

3. What is the Christian doctrine of life after death?

4. In Chapter 14, Deloria expresses concern about the ongoing tug-of-war between the old tribal culture and ________________________.

5. Deloria explains that the Amish relate land, community, and religion into _____________________.

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