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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. According to Deloria, what other group has similar success to the Amish?
2. In Chapter 15, Deloria claims that in 1493, the Pope promised which of the following?
3. Deloria feels that religions that depend on articulation of doctrinal propositions to maintain themselves are which of the following?
4. In 1821, the Potawatomi chief, Metea, said the following when confronted with surrendering this tribe's land: "We are fearful we shall offend their spirits if we sell our lands; and we are fearful we shall offend you if we do not sell them." Who was Metea referring to when he said "their"?
5. Name one problem with modern society and tribal cultures according to Deloria.
Short Essay Questions
1. Deloria claims modern people often returned to the reservations. What is his reason for saying this?
2. Why did Potawatomi Chief Metea fear selling his tribe's land?
3. In Deloria's opinion, why is it a problem that some tribes choose not to use modern conveniences?
4. Deloria states that Christianity is not wrong, but that if there ever is an internal collapse in Christian doctrine, what will be there?
5. What did Arnold Toynbee mean by his comment that viewing a map of the Mediterranean was pretending it was a map of the world?
6. According to Deloria, what is the major difference between Christianity and Indian religions in regards to death?
7. What theme is repeated throughout the few chapters, if not the book? (Pertaining to God and individuals.)
8. Explain Deloria's feelings of near death experiences as they pertain to the hereafter.
9. Name a few of the religious doctrines Deloria believes pertain to the human personality.
10. What is the difference between Christianity and Indian tribal beliefs regarding individuality?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"Where the cross goes, there is never life more abundantly - only death, destruction, and ultimately betrayal." Explain what Deloria means by this statement. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Support your opinion with information from the book.
Essay Topic 2
Deloria examines the origins of religion from various cultures. Discuss at least three of these origins that were mentioned in the book, "God is Red" and compare/contrast these beliefs.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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