What Do You Know About Yanomami People Of The Amazon?

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What Do You Know About Yanomami People Of The Amazon? - Quiz

Take this quiz and get to know the Yanomami people of the Amazon. In what type of structure do they live? Why do they pierce their faces? Would you ever consider adopting their traditions? How many subdivisions of the Yanomami are there? Take this quiz and test and learn how fascinating and unique these people are.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What people had been arguing with the Yanomami?

    • A.

      The Newspaper Reporters

    • B.

      Gold Miners

    • C.

      The Army

    • D.

      ABC News

    Correct Answer
    B. Gold Miners
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Gold Miners. The Yanomami people have been arguing with gold miners. This suggests that there has been some conflict or disagreement between the Yanomami and gold miners, possibly related to mining activities or the impact of mining on the Yanomami's land and resources. The presence of gold miners in the Yanomami's territory may have led to tensions and disputes between the two groups.

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  • 2. 

    What do the Yanomami people live in?

    • A.

      5 Star Hotels

    • B.

      Old Aztec Temples

    • C.

      Mud Huts

    • D.

      The Yano, Communal House

    Correct Answer
    D. The Yano, Communal House
    Explanation
    The Yanomami people live in The Yano, Communal House. This is their traditional dwelling, which serves as a communal space for multiple families to live together. The Yano is typically made of wood and palm leaves, and it provides shelter and protection for the Yanomami community. Living in The Yano allows the Yanomami people to maintain their cultural practices and socialize with one another in a shared living space.

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  • 3. 

    Where do the Yanomami live?

    • A.

      In a Rainforest

    • B.

      In Boats on the Water

    • C.

      In the Desert

    • D.

      In Brazilian villages

    Correct Answer
    A. In a Rainforest
    Explanation
    The Yanomami people live in a rainforest. Rainforests are dense forests characterized by high levels of rainfall and rich biodiversity. The Yanomami are indigenous people who inhabit the Amazon rainforest, which spans across Brazil and Venezuela. They have traditionally lived in small villages within the rainforest, relying on hunting, gathering, and farming for their subsistence. The rainforest provides them with essential resources such as food, shelter, and medicinal plants. The Yanomami have a deep connection to their environment and depend on it for their survival and way of life.

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  • 4. 

    What do they pierce through their faces?

    • A.

      Tree Bark

    • B.

      Small Sticks

    • C.

      Human Bones

    • D.

      Ant Legs

    Correct Answer
    B. Small Sticks
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Small Sticks" because piercing through their faces with small sticks is a common practice among some indigenous tribes or cultures for various reasons such as rituals, religious beliefs, or traditional customs. It is important to note that this practice may not be common or acceptable in all cultures or societies.

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  • 5. 

    How many subdivisions of the Yanomami are there?

    • A.

      3

    • B.

      9

    • C.

      4

    • D.

      5

    Correct Answer
    D. 5
    Explanation
    There are five subdivisions of the Yanomami tribe.

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