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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, Deloria claims that the domestic affairs of the United States included the American Indians up until what date?

2. During the 1960's and 1970's, large numbers of American Indians lived in what areas?

3. Chapter 8, "Origin of Religio n," states which of the following regarding the origin of religion?

4. What does BIA stand for?

5. In Chapter 2, what brought even more attention to the American Indians?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are beliefs based on political persuasion, as explained by Deloria?

2. What did the explosion of New Age culture, numerology, astrology, martial arts, shamanism and witchcraft have in common according to Deloria?

3. How does the Indian connection to nature relate to their religious beliefs?

4. How do Indians view creation?

5. Another difference between Christianity and Indian religion is the belief regarding how sin entered the world. Explain.

6. Explain the American Indian's methods of record keeping.

7. Why does Deloria believe the Christian ideal of keeping peace on earth is not true?

8. Discuss the two Indian stereotypes identified by Deloria prior to the incident at Wounded Knee.

9. Was it a good thing that Americans began to take more interest in the American Indians in the late 1960's? Why?

10. Why did the National Indian Youth Council publish a pamphlet titled, "When Our Grandfathers Had Guns?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Deloria states that Christians fear death, while Indians do not fear death at all. Cite at least three examples from the book that support Deloria's claim.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 3, Deloria discusses the Indian belief that the government was raping North America. What did Deloria mean by this statement? What current American activities could be described in the same manner? Explain your answers by providing several examples from the book and current affairs.

Essay Topic 3

Deloria examines the origins of religion from various cultures. Discuss at least three of these origins that were mentioned in the book, "God is Red" and compare/contrast these beliefs.

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