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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. What is taken by men who must venture outside the village during war?

2. Who/what did the twins capture?

3. This group also has a larger than average share of which of the following?

4. What are the two types of cannibalism?

5. What item causes Bahimi to kill an infant?

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine the Yanomamo way of storytelling.

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

3. Explain how aggressive behavior affects the tribal life.

4. Describe the difference between the Yanomamo and their northern neighbors.

5. Examine the weapons used by the Yanomamo.

6. How do the Yanomamo separate everything on earth?

7. Describe the basic facts of the Yanomamo.

8. Examine morning routines during peace and war times.

9. Describe the climate and how it affects the tribe.

10. In what other ways is poison used?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the Yanomamo's beliefs about evil spirits. How do the evil spirits affect the tribe? Are there scientific explanations for the occurrences? If so, what might they be? Give examples of occurrences that cannot be explained by science. What might have been the cause of the occurrences? What does the tribe do to cast out evil spirits? Are there any forms of protection against them? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Explain the concept of the soul as it relates to babies and small children. Compare and contrast those beliefs and theories to those pertaining to older children and adults. Compare and contrast both to the beliefs held by your own culture and religious beliefs.

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