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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. Which word is often used to describe tribe members?

2. Men often create effigies made out of what material?

3. What is the name for a person's animal counterpart?

4. What is a "shabori?"

5. Children often become:

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Yanomamo view on jaguars and cannibalism.

2. Discuss the location and traveling habits of the Bisaasi-teri tribe.

3. Examine the Yanomamo way of storytelling.

4. What is the basic explanation of the Yanomamo cosmos?

5. What is the common practice in regards to sharing within the tribe?

6. In what other ways is poison used?

7. Explain the items created out of technology in the Yanomamo tribe.

8. Explain the Yanomamo concept of babies and their souls.

9. Explain the general concept of raising boys to be warriors.

10. Explain the basic structure of the village including the shabono.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The tribe tends to be extremely aggressive. Explain the aggression and how it helps and/or hinders the tribe. What is the cause of the aggression? How does the aggression relate to fear and anger?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the hierarchy of women within the tribe. Who has the most power? Who is most revered? Who has the least power? Are there special factors or positions in regards to the females in the group? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

How do women ensure their own safety? How do women ensure the safety of their children? Which are most likely to be captured? Is there anyone above capture? If so, who? Why are those people above capture?

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