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

2. 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?
(a) Disappear.
(b) Join the Great Spirit.
(c) Turn to dust and blow away.
(d) Turn to dust that nourishes the plants and animals that fed them during their lifetime.

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

4. In Chapter 11, which of the following does Deloria emphasize regarding Indian religion?
(a) There is no worship on Sunday.
(b) A personal relationship with a personal savior is not required.
(c) A personal relationship with a personal savior is mandatory.
(d) Following the ten commandments is mandatory.

5. 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) The buffalo.
(b) Members of his tribe.
(c) His ancestors.
(d) The army.

Short Answer Questions

1. Deloria claims that religion dominates a tribal culture and which of the following?

2. Deloria states that thousands of people have near-death experiences that indicate some type of afterlife existence . Finish the following statement, "...although it does not seem to have any connection with _____________________."

3. Deloria declares in Chapter 15 that to this day, which country still refuses to recognize land titles to their Indians?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Deloria believe sacred places are important?

2. Compare religion and politics from a Christian and an Indian point of view.

3. What theme is repeated throughout the few chapters, if not the book? (Pertaining to God and individuals.)

4. According to Deloria, how does education affect Indians in the modern world?

5. What ceremony did the federal government ban in the 1890's?

6. According to Deloria, how are developments of contemporary American culture and Indian tribal cultures different?

7. Why did Deloria feel it was a problem for Indians to convert to Christianity?

8. What is the difference between Christianity and Indian tribal beliefs regarding individuality?

9. Explain Deloria's feelings of near death experiences as they pertain to the hereafter.

10. Deloria states that Christianity is not wrong, but that if there ever is an internal collapse in Christian doctrine, what will be there?

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