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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 the first thing a neighboring tribe does upon entering a village?
2. What word can be used to describe tribes that do trade women?
3. What was the new name given to Chagnon?
4. Chagnon was missing from the tribal region during which two decades?
5. Who is not allowed to eat the "choice foods?"
Short Essay Questions
1. What percentage of adult males have killed once? More than once?
2. Explain how violence affects various members of the tribe.
3. What are some alternate names for the Mishimishimabowei-teri tribe?
4. What has changed about medical care for the Yanomamo?
5. Why do the tribal leaders lie to each other?
6. Explain how social rules differ for a feast.
7. What are the most common reasons for declaring war?
8. How many people has Moawa killed? How is he viewed by his people?
9. What is the purpose of avoiding the use of fire on the expedition?
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
One of the most coveted positions in a tribe is that of a shaman, also known as a shabori or hekura. What is the purpose of a shaman? How is a shaman different than other members of the tribe? What duties are different? Does a shaman perform any work? What does one have to do to become a shaman? How long does the process take? Do you know any shamans?
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
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?
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