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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. Chagnon disagrees that killers are given which of the following?
2. What is one reason to borrow food?
3. One young man is angry that Chagnon keeps what in his computer?
4. Who is the leader of the tribe?
5. What number is estimated by Chagnon of Yanomamo people that have died?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain the fear involved in men marching off to a raid or to war.
2. What is the purpose of avoiding the use of fire on the expedition?
3. What is Chagnon's view of the peacemaking efforts between the two tribes?
4. How many people has Moawa killed? How is he viewed by his people?
5. Name one of the most significant changes in the relationship between the Yanomamo and foreigners.
6. Explain how social rules differ for a feast.
7. How does Chagnon compare Kaobawa and Moawa?
8. What are some alternate names for the Mishimishimabowei-teri tribe?
9. Discuss the three main ways in which alliances are formed between tribes.
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
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 2
Amongst the tribes, thievery is common, although it is often referred to as "borrowing." Examine the moral aspects of this behavior and how it affects the relationships in the tribe as well as those with other villages.
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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