Which of the following statements about the Yanomami is ...

[jparksx]

Which of the following statements about the Yanomami is incorrect?
 
  a. The Yanomami were repeatedly assaulted by miners and cattle ranchers wanting their natural resources.
  b. The various invaders into Yanomami territory introduced sexually transmitted diseases and alcoholism.
  c. Prior to the arrival of missionaries and foreign traders, the Yanomami did not have to deal with cultural change.
  d. The Brazilian state sent in military units to protect the miners as they torched large swathes of forestland.
  e. In the late 1960s, a measles epidemic killed hundreds of Yanomami.

Question 2

In acculturation, subordinate groups will often incorporate new cultural elements into their own culture, creating a blend of old and new. A reinterpretation of new cultural elements to fit them with already existing traditions is called:
 
  a. innovation.
  b. syncretism.
  c. assimilation.
  d. acculturation.
  e. modernization.

[Fayaz00962]

Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: b

[jparksx]

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