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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 15, what was wrong with the Pope's promise?

2. Chapter 16 discusses moral responsibility and ___________________.

3. According to Deloria in Chapter 11, what Christian community is admired by countless followers of Indian religions?

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

5. In Chapter 10, Deloria states that Indian tribal religions do not believe in which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to Deloria, how are developments of contemporary American culture and Indian tribal cultures different?

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

4. What theme is repeated throughout the few chapters, if not the book? (Pertaining to God and individuals.)

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

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

7. In the book, "God is Red," what advantages are attributed to the establishment of reservations.

8. Deloria names three types of sacred lands. Describe one of them.

9. How does Canada treat the Canadian Indian tribes?

10. Name one reason why some of the Indian tribal ceremonies were prohibited.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 15, Deloria discusses the historical treatment of the Aborigine and other native people across the world. Compare and contrast at least three countries mentioned in the book and their treatment of their own native people to that of American Indians.

Essay Topic 2

How are Indian beliefs and experiences based on relationships with other living beings? Explain your answers by providing several examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Deloria describes the deity in the Old Testament as somewhat "unstable." Why does Deloria use this description? Explain this statement using several examples from the book.

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