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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 often attributed to neighboring and/or rival tribes?

2. What word can be used to describe tribes that do trade women?

3. According to the Yanomamo, how many alternatives are there to warfare?

4. A feast must include which of the following?

5. What would result from Chagnon not visiting all tribes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how food fits into the typical trading scenario.

2. What are some alternate names for the Mishimishimabowei-teri tribe?

3. What is the purpose of avoiding the use of fire on the expedition?

4. Describe the activities in larger tribes in regards to killing and adultery.

5. What is the name for men who have killed? What is their place in the social sphere?

6. Why do the tribal leaders lie to each other?

7. Describe the formation of trust between tribes.

8. Discuss the three main ways in which alliances are formed between tribes.

9. What percentage of adult males have killed once? More than once?

10. Discuss items given in trade and how they affect the relationships between tribes.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay or short story in which people are forced to resort to cannibalism in order to survive a horrific natural disaster. If non-fiction, cite sources.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the concept of the shaman with the medicine man and witch doctor. Which would be considered to be most important? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the Yanomamo concept of the cosmos, heaven and hell. How are their views different from your own? How do they differ from other religions?

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