Cultural changes case studies - Indigenous people of Amazonia and Papa New Guinea

Question 1

The indigenous people of Amazonia and Papa New Guinea have occupied the area that they live for how long?

Answer 1

Thousands of years

Question 2

Give an example of cultural change within the tribes?

Answer 2

People used to wear little in the way of clothing, now some of them wear Westernised outfits

Question 3

Give an example of an urban area which Amazonians are moving too?

Answer 3

Manaus

Question 4

Give an example of how the priorities of indigenous people have changed?

Answer 4

They no longer value the local ecosystem and now want income, education and healthcare

Question 5

Give another negative consequence of cultural change?

Answer 5

Animals are now becoming endangered due to them being hunted in large numbers by indigenous groups