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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) Tribal religion basically disappeared.
(b) Tribal religion was not affected in any way.
(c) Many Indians were confused.
(d) Many Indians converted to Christianity.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Name the example Deloria gives for the third type of sacred land.

3. 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?

4. In Chapter 15, what was wrong with the Pope's promise?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Deloria believe sacred places are important?

3. How does Canada treat the Canadian Indian tribes?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. In the book, "God is Red," what advantages are attributed to the establishment of reservations.

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