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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 17, Deloria claims the earth is _______________________________________.
(a) Misunderstood.
(b) Suffering from religious tension.
(c) Suffering greatly from neglect and abuse.
(d) Large enough for all religions to live together peacefully.

2. Chapter 12 details __________________ and how it affects religious cultures.
(a) Political movements.
(b) Church hierarchy.
(c) Group mentality.
(d) Personal beliefs.

3. If Christianity faces internal collapse, Deloria offers which of the following suggestions?
(a) Give up and start over.
(b) Pray to the Great Spirit for guidance.
(c) Fast and pray until Jesus returns.
(d) Turn to Indian religious culture for answers.

4. In Chapter 12, Deloria refers to Jimmy and Tammy Faye Bakker as _____________,
(a) Insightful.
(b) Clowns.
(c) The way of the future.
(d) Prophets.

5. In Chapter 14, Deloria believed that as technology expanded, tribal religion suffered because of which of the following?
(a) The internet.
(b) Everyone watched preachers on television.
(c) The radio played religious services daily.
(d) The younger generation was attracted by the outside modern world.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 15, Deloria claims that in 1493, the Pope promised which of the following?

3. Indians also believe human beings are an integral part of the natural world. How does Deloria explain what happens to the bodies upon their death?

4. The title of Chapter Ten is "___________ and Religion."

5. According to Deloria in Chapter 11, what creates Christian denominations?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Name the third type of sacred land Deloria mentions in the book.

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

4. Explain Deloria's feelings of near death experiences as they pertain to the hereafter.

5. What are the two propositions that have to do with life and the hereafter? Where did these propositions originate?

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

7. What ceremony did the federal government ban in the 1890's?

8. According to Deloria, what is the major difference between Christianity and Indian religions in regards to death?

9. How are dreams discussed in the chapter on human personality?

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

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