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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 expected to be installed to assist in the new influx of people?

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

3. What skill had some of the tribe attained in Chagnon's absence?

4. What is the name of the warrior that was shot?

5. What is traded between Yanomamo and foreigners?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the role of the hunter and how it affects the rest of the tribe.

2. What has changed about the living quarters of the Yanomamo people?

3. How many people has Moawa killed? How is he viewed by his people?

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

5. What is Chagnon's view of the peacemaking efforts between the two tribes?

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

7. What are the most common reasons for declaring war?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe in detail the Yanomamo's views on cannibalism. What are the forms of cannibalism? Compare and contrast the two kinds. Is one better or worse than the other? What differentiates the two?

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

Explain how the genealogy of the Yanomamo is recorded. Who is considered to be the head of the line? Which side is more important - the mother's side or the father's side? What restrictions are there on marriage within the tribe? What other cultures practice similar rules?

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