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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Deloria believes tribal religions did not consider life after death _________________.
(a) To be threatening.
(b) To be real.
(c) To differ much from the life they were living.
(d) To be important.

4. Deloria argues that Christian doctrines of repentance, conversion, redemption, salvation, confession, absolution, and eternal life were created directly as a response to religious beliefs on which of the following?
(a) Salvation into heaven.
(b) Life and death.
(c) How to live quality lives.
(d) The human personality.

5. Deloria believes that the distinction between the immortality of the soul and the Christian ideal of the resurrection of the dead is best described as which of the following?
(a) As irrelevant.
(b) As a vital one.
(c) Confusing to the Indians.
(d) As something that should not even be discussed.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In Chapter 17, Deloria states that Christianity is _________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Name the third type of sacred land Deloria mentions in the book.

2. Why did Potawatomi Chief Metea fear selling his tribe's land?

3. What did "God is Red" list as a disadvantage of the reservations in terms of religion?

4. Deloria names three types of sacred lands. Describe one of them.

5. Explain why Deloria feels that the Amish are a special group of Christians.

6. What are the two propositions that have to do with life and the hereafter? Where did these propositions originate?

7. Name one reason why some of the Indian tribal ceremonies were prohibited.

8. According to Deloria, what is the major difference between Christianity and Indian religions in regards to death?

9. In Deloria's opinion, why is it a problem that some tribes choose not to use modern conveniences?

10. How does Canada treat the Canadian Indian tribes?

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