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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. When approaching an enemy, raiders tend to avoid which of the following?

2. Lack of warfare often goes hand in hand with:

3. Chagnon refers to adults over which age losing a parent, sibling or child?

4. What was the cause of death?

5. What percentage of men are credited with killing more than one person?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has changed about medical care for the Yanomamo?

2. How does Chagnon compare Kaobawa and Moawa?

3. Describe the formation of trust between tribes.

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

5. Explain how violence affects various members of the tribe.

6. Name one of the most significant changes in the relationship between the Yanomamo and foreigners.

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

8. What is the reaction of one of the tribal members regarding Chagnon's census?

9. During what time period is Chagnon absent from the villages?

10. What major event had great impact on the culture? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Kaobawa of the Bisaasi-teri tribe and Moawa of the Mishimishimabowei-teri tribe.

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