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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Most wars fought by the tribes involve which of the following?
(a) Land.
(b) Women.
(c) Hunting ground.
(d) Disrespect.

2. Smaller tribes are referred to as:
(a) Suburbs.
(b) Lesser tribes.
(c) Under tribes.
(d) Splinters.

3. Despite scant clothing, Chagnon refers to the people as being:
(a) Modest.
(b) Rigid.
(c) Reserved.
(d) Puritanical.

4. Typically, what is the largest number of people that live in a Yanomamo village?
(a) 100.
(b) 300.
(c) 250.
(d) 75.

5. This group also has a larger than average share of which of the following?
(a) Root crops.
(b) Abducted women.
(c) Modern tools.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is often expected in exchange for assistance from another tribe?

2. What item causes Bahimi to kill an infant?

3. What is the name of Chagnon's helper?

4. Which group tends to have the largest tribes?

5. The Bisaasi-teri tribe of Kaobawa live at the confluence of which two rivers?

(see the answer key)

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