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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who explains the way a successful raid is determined?
(a) Kanawaha.
(b) Shamatari.
(c) Chagnon.
(d) Kaobawa.

2. It takes a long time to develop what between tribes?
(a) Trade routes.
(b) Communication.
(c) Trust.
(d) Animosity.

3. Which of the following is not an alternative?
(a) Duels.
(b) Club fights.
(c) Chest pounding.
(d) Side slapping.

4. What is the name of the warrior that was shot?
(a) Hukoshadadama.
(b) Wadoshewa.
(c) Moawa.
(d) Dedeheiwa.

5. What percentage of men are credited with killing more than one person?
(a) 50%.
(b) 20%.
(c) 30%.
(d) 60%.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chagnon is surprised to find more people living in what type of situation?

2. What was the cause of death?

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

4. Each village of capable of what?

5. One tribe is almost always _______ to/with another.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Chagnon's opinion of an outbreak of violence during a feast?

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

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

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

6. Who does Kaobawa choose to go along on the trip?

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

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

9. Explain how social rules differ for a feast.

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

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