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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the American public learn a great deal about American Indians?
(a) History.
(b) The 1990's.
(c) The 1940's.
(d) The 1960's and 1970's.

2. Deloria states that thousands of people have near-death experiences that indicate some type of afterlife existence . Finish the following statement, "...although it does not seem to have any connection with _____________________."
(a) Any recognizable religion that we follow today.
(b) Christian philosophy.
(c) Modern Christianity.
(d) Tribal beliefs.

3. According to Deloria in Chapter 11, what Christian community is admired by countless followers of Indian religions?
(a) Catholics.
(b) Amish.
(c) Baptists.
(d) Methodists.

4. Deloria also claims that many Christians are "married" to the idea that Columbus ___________________.
(a) Is never wrong.
(b) Discovered America.
(c) Came from England.
(d) Failed on his journey.

5. During the 1960's, what made the American people realize that there were still a large number of American Indians in the United States?
(a) Many Indians moved to the city.
(b) More movies about Indians were made.
(c) Indian protests.
(d) It was on the Internet.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 1, why were many Indians arrested illegally?

3. Deloria says that some tribal religions believe humans can turn into animals, birds and which of the following?

4. According to Chapter 3, when was there rampant interest in American Indian traditions?

5. How did large groups of whites defile Indian burial grounds?

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