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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 declares in Chapter 15 that to this day, which country still refuses to recognize land titles to their Indians?
2. Deloria claims in Chapter 12 that American Christians discourage which of the following practices fundamental to tribal religions?
3. How does Deloria believe the Indians felt about the establishment of reservations?
4. As a criticism of Christian history, Deloria quotes Arnold Toynbee, saying the difficulty is that of viewing a map of the Mediterranean and _________________________.
5. In Chapter 10, Deloria states that Indian tribal religions do not believe in which of the following?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the difference between Christianity and Indian tribal beliefs regarding individuality?
2. Why did Potawatomi Chief Metea fear selling his tribe's land?
3. Name a second type of sacred land.
4. Deloria names three types of sacred lands. Describe one of them.
5. Why does Deloria believe sacred places are important?
6. According to Deloria, how are developments of contemporary American culture and Indian tribal cultures different?
7. What did "God is Red" list as a disadvantage of the reservations in terms of religion?
8. Compare religion and politics from a Christian and an Indian point of view.
9. Name a few of the religious doctrines Deloria believes pertain to the human personality.
10. What ceremony did the federal government ban in the 1890's?
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
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.
Essay Topic 3
Deloria describes several Indian methods of recording events. Discuss at least three examples from the boo,k citing how or why these methods were or were not successful. Describe another method the Indians might have used for a calendar that was not mentioned in "God is Red."
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