1. Deloria teaches that Indian religions view creation as which of the following?
(a) A developing relationship with other living things.
(b) Nothing important.
(c) Adam's first breath.
(d) A constantly evolving event.

2. Chapter 1 says that the first great protest was held on what border?
(a) Canadian.
(b) Alaskan.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Mexican.

3. Name one reason mentioned in Chapter 4 that tribal religions hold a place sacred.
(a) No answer is correct.
(b) They love the land.
(c) They practice magic there.
(d) Their beliefs and experiences are based on relationships with other living things.

4. Chapter 5 says Christians believe creation began when?
(a) When Adam enters the world.
(b) We are born.
(c) No answer is correct.
(d) At conception.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Deloria believes tribal religions have an advantage over Christians because their ceremonies involve the entire community and which of the following?

2. How was one way Indians tried to preserve their rights in Chapter 1?

3. What people do Deloria claim fears death more than any other group?

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

5. Chapter 1 says that many people believed Indian settlements were located where?

(see the answer key)

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