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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 10, Deloria claims the Spanish would have a priest standing by to baptize a fetus after killing its mother and before killing it. Why would they feel a baptism was necessary?

2. In Chapter 15, Deloria said the United States established a claims commission in order to do which of the following?

3. Who or what dictates the Christian belief of life after death, according to Deloria?

4. Who does Deloria claim came onto the reservations attempting to change Indian culture?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the difference between Christianity and Indian tribal beliefs regarding individuality?

2. How does Canada treat the Canadian Indian tribes?

3. Why does Deloria believe sacred places are important?

4. How did the Indians feel about hanging criminals?

5. Why did Potawatomi Chief Metea fear selling his tribe's land?

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

7. Explain why Deloria feels that the Amish are a special group of Christians.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chapter 14 is titled, "Tribal Religions and Contemporary American Culture." Name at least three positive and three negative ways contemporary American culture has influenced tribal religions. Give several examples from the book to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Indian and Christian creation beliefs. Explain your answers by providing several examples from the book and Christian religion.

Essay Topic 3

When was the Indian movement? How does the Indian Movement compare to the Civil Rights Movement? Explain your answers by providing several examples from the book.

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