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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. How does Chapter 1 claim the Indians were treated by many of the gold rush miners?

2. According to Deloria, when did many traditionally religious people begin to embrace the Indian religion?

3. How does Deloria believe some Christians will feel about his comparisons of Christianity and Indian tribal religions?

4. The first great protest was held in 1968 by the __________ Indians.

5. Deloria uses what two theories to explain the differences between Christianity and Indian religious doctrine?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did WWII impact the Indians?

3. What are the differences between Christianity's belief in a Supreme Being and that of Indian religions?

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

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

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

7. When considering a Supreme Being, in addition to physical images, what type of personality traits might he possess and why?

8. How do American Indians tend to view their history and religion? Is this similar or different from traditional Western beliefs?

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

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 describes the deity in the Old Testament as somewhat "unstable." Why does Deloria use this description? Explain this statement using several examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Deloria's meaning when he said Christian doctrine becoming more secular affected various forms of worship. Be sure to include Indian religion and two other forms of worship that were mentioned in the book in your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

"Where the cross goes, there is never life more abundantly - only death, destruction, and ultimately betrayal." Explain what Deloria means by this statement. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Support your opinion with information from the book.

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