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

2. In Chapter 14, Deloria states that it is common in modern America to find which of the following in regard to religion?
(a) Represent traditional worship.
(b) Follow Indian traditions.
(c) Shaped by the culture.
(d) Shared doctrine.

3. 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) This activity became popular with Christians.
(b) This activity became obsolete.
(c) The government wanted to join in the ceremony.
(d) The government banned this activity.

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

5. Deloria believes culture shapes religion in which of the following ways?
(a) European countries.
(b) Tribal Indian cultures.
(c) Contemporary American culture.
(d) Alaskan aboriginal tribes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, Deloria claims religion must relate to which of the following?

2. Deloria believes tribal religions have an advantage over Christians because their ceremonies involve the entire community and which of the following?

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

4. Deloria claims in Chapter 12 that American Christians discourage which of the following practices fundamental to tribal religions?

5. In Chapter 10, Deloria states that Indian tribal religions do not believe in which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How are dreams discussed in the chapter on human personality?

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

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

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

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

7. Name a few of the religious doctrines Deloria believes pertain to the human personality.

8. Deloria claims modern people often returned to the reservations. What is his reason for saying this?

9. Explain the Indian philosophy of salvation and personal judgment.

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

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