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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. Deloria claims it is widely believed that the lack of record keeping in American Indian history is probably responsible for which of the following?

2. Deloria believes that historically, in regards to a Supreme Being, humans have transferred their own personality traits onto the deity. This statement is made to support his description of the Christian God as what?

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

4. The author emphasizes that Indian religions are not _________________________.

5. What are the two stereotypical categories Deloria refers to?

Short Essay Questions

1. the 1860's, how did the American Indian suffer at the hand of federal bureaucrats?

2. Why does Deloria consider the origin of religion vague?

3. Why are Indians concerned with man's domination over the rest of creation?

4. Name some of the cultures Deloria compares when describing a Supreme Being.

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

6. Why were ecologists jealous of the Civil Rights Movement?

7. How and by whom were Indian burial grounds desecrated?

8. How did the Indians come to receive financial donations from Christian denominations, and why did it take so long?

9. Explain the Christian idea of creation.

10. Deloria states some devout Christians may be upset by comparing God to Supreme Beings of other religious groups. Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Deloria believes God is red and some believe God is dead. After studying this book, do you agree or disagree with Deloria's claim that God is red? Why or why not? How would you respond to claims that God is dead? Explain your answers with several examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

How does Deloria use the Nuremberg Trials to prove western nations will inevitably become victims of their own intellectual and moral weaknesses? Do you agree or disagree with Deloria's analogy? Provide several examples from the book in your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the beliefs and lifestyle of the Amish people. Why does Deloria claim the Indians honor them above other Christians? How do you believe the Amish customs would benefit or hinder American culture today? Provide several examples from the book.

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