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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what issue was the 1968 protest?
(a) Farming rights along borderlines.
(b) A new Indian curfew.
(c) The boundary line between two territories.
(d) Government assessing tolls for crossing a bridge.

2. However, regarding time, the author said the Plains Indians use an animal hide to do what?
(a) Keep a "Winter Count."
(b) Worship buffalo.
(c) Hide from whites.
(d) Show their wealth.

3. In Chapter 1, Deloria claims that the domestic affairs of the United States included the American Indians up until what date?
(a) 1890.
(b) 1492.
(c) 1901.
(d) 1962.

4. In Chapter 1, why were many Indians arrested illegally?
(a) Federal government did not have jurisdiction.
(b) The Indians were in Canada.
(c) It is illegal to arrest an Indian.
(d) The Indians were not read their legal rights.

5. Deloria claims it is widely believed that the lack of record keeping in American Indian history is probably responsible for which of the following?
(a) Mystery surrounding Indian events.
(b) Lack of historical information.
(c) Lost dates and times.
(d) Great oral traditions of the Indian tribes.

Short Answer Questions

1. The third type of sacred land described in Chapter 16 is which of the following?

2. Using the example of the Crusades, Deloria accuses Christians of which of the following?

3. Chapter 7, "The Spatial Problem of History," addresses the spatial issues involved with which of the following?

4. In Chapter 17, Deloria claims the earth is _______________________________________.

5. While Christianity is a relationship between one person and God, how does Deloria explain tribal religions?

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