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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. While Christianity is a relationship between one person and God, how does Deloria explain tribal religions?
(a) More complicated because of ceremonial rites.
(b) Not as personal.
(c) Always changing.
(d) A covenant between a particular god and a particular community.

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(c) Outdated.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

5. In Chapter 10, what is Deloria's opinion of an afterlife with no difficulties?
(a) Boring.
(b) Great!
(c) Challenging.
(d) Ridiculous.

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

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

8. By the 1500's, Deloria claims it was popularly accepted that the Indians could live on their natural land, until which of the following took place?
(a) The older generation died.
(b) Such time as the invading Europeans need the land for themselves.
(c) They disobeyed the Europeans in any way.
(d) The turn of the century.

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

10. Deloria claims that religion dominates a tribal culture and which of the following?
(a) Political activity and religious activity are always clearly defined.
(b) Political activity and religious activity are intertwined.
(c) Ceremonial activities are not political.
(d) Political activity is less important.

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

12. The third type of sacred land described in Chapter 16 is which of the following?
(a) The birthplace of Geronimo.
(b) Agriculturally fertile land.
(c) The desert.
(d) Overwhelming holiness.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, who is given credit for developing the early idea of the immortality of the soul?

2. In Deloria's opinion, how has education affected tribal ways?

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

4. Indians also believe human beings are an integral part of the natural world. How does Deloria explain what happens to the bodies upon their death?

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

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