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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. In what year did Chagnon return to the tribes?

2. Hunters are not allowed to consume:

3. What event was significant to the Yanomamo?

4. How many arrow points were taken from Matowa?

5. What kind of connections are possessed by Hukoshadadama?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does Chagnon compare Kaobawa and Moawa?

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

10. Describe the formation of trust between tribes.

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

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 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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