Which of the following best describes the history of american indian religions in the us? the similarity of american indian religions to protestantism allowed american indian beliefs to flourish. government-run schools for american indian children have preserved american indian traditions, including religious ones. american indian religious practices were often banned, and american indians were often forcibly converted to christianity, american indian religious practices have been discouraged at times but have seldom been actively persecuted. mark this and return save and exit next submit