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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. In Chapter 6, another major distinction between Christianity and tribal religions that Deloria mentions is which of the following?

2. What group accused the Gallup Chamber of Commerce of holding a Gallup ceremony in which Indians were not allowed to participate?

3. According to Deloria, who believes creation will eventually end in destruction and judgment?

4. In Chapter 6, the author explains that American Indians held no importance for which of the following?

5. With regards to supernatural phenomena, such as meteors and supernovae, Deloria accuses Christians of which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Indians concerned with man's domination over the rest of creation?

2. the 1860's, how did the American Indian suffer at the hand of federal bureaucrats?

3. When considering a Supreme Being, in addition to physical images, what type of personality traits might he possess and why?

4. Another difference between Christianity and Indian religion is the belief regarding how sin entered the world. Explain.

5. Discuss why Young Chief, a Cayuse, refused to sign the Treaty of Walla Walla.

6. Why did the Indians begin protesting in the 1960's?

7. How and by whom were Indian burial grounds desecrated?

8. How did WWII impact the Indians?

9. Why were ecologists jealous of the Civil Rights Movement?

10. What did Deloria and a radio talk show host find so funny and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When was the Indian movement? How does the Indian Movement compare to the Civil Rights Movement? Explain your answers by providing several examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Deloria states that Indian communities are united around their religious and political beliefs. He suggests that these beliefs are inseparable and the Christian belief is that religion and politics should always remain separate. Do you agree with the Indians or the Christians? Explain why you believe as you do by giving at least three examples from the book to support your belief. How might a unison of religion and politics affect life today?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 10, Deloria discusses baptism and how it has been used during war. What is the purpose of baptism according to Christian tradition? Discuss the examples in the book and whether you agree or disagree with the methods described. Tell why you do or why you do not agree with these methods.

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