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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Deloria, what other group has similar success to the Amish?
(a) Methodists.
(b) Catholics.
(c) Baptists.
(d) Mormons.

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

3. Chapter 12 details __________________ and how it affects religious cultures.
(a) Personal beliefs.
(b) Political movements.
(c) Group mentality.
(d) Church hierarchy.

4. What is Baptism, according to Deloria?
(a) Only for children.
(b) Mechanical entrance into the next life.
(c) Totally unnecessary.
(d) Becoming popular with Indian religions.

5. Deloria's negative opinion of Oral Roberts stems from what event?
(a) Roberts' claim that God wanted him to raise money for missions.
(b) Roberts had more money.
(c) Their differences in religion.
(d) Deloria does not like Oklahoma.

6. Deloria declares in Chapter 15 that to this day, which country still refuses to recognize land titles to their Indians?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Canada.
(c) Ireland.
(d) United States.

7. In Deloria's opinion, how has education affected tribal ways?
(a) Causes discord among the tribe.
(b) None whatsoever.
(c) Lures many away from reservations.
(d) Encourages tribal culture.

8. 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.

9. 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) Protection of sacred burial grounds.
(c) The land.
(d) Nature.

10. 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 loved the land more than their life.
(c) They knew the land would be valuable some day.
(d) Spiritual ancestors live on the land.

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

12. In Chapter 15, what was wrong with the Pope's promise?
(a) His promise was only made to Indians.
(b) No one listened to him.
(c) He had no legal authority.
(d) His promise was only made to Christians.

13. The title of Chapter Ten is "___________ and Religion."
(a) Death.
(b) Christians.
(c) Life.
(d) Indians.

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

15. Deloria claims in Chapter 12 that American Christians discourage which of the following practices fundamental to tribal religions?
(a) Revivals.
(b) Ceremonial dancing.
(c) Marches against the government.
(d) Joining religious beliefs to political beliefs.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what is Deloria's opinion of an afterlife with no difficulties?

2. Deloria claims that in Australia, the Aborigines ____________.

3. 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"?

4. In what manner was it legal for the Europeans to confiscate the Indian land?

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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