Crocodiles, Palm Trees, Baobabs

What measures did the natives take in Africa, if necessary, to cross a river in which there are crocodiles?

Primitive hunters sit on a log by the river

They chose a well-visible section of the river for crossing, preferably without bushes and dense vegetation, and crossed with weapons "at the ready".

According to the point of view of primitive man, crocodiles and all predators are kind and harmless animals

No measures were taken because, in their opinion, crocodiles are harmless animals by nature.

According to the point of view of primitive man, crocodiles and all predators are kind and harmless animals

They put on protective amulets, chanted a spell, and calmly crossed the river.

According to the point of view of primitive man, crocodiles and all predators are kind and harmless animals

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If primitive man believes that crocodiles are kind, peaceful and harmless animals, then how do they explain the cases of crocodile attacks on humans?

The crocodile eats only those who have violated the laws of the tribe.

The animal attacks only if the person is bewitched.

The crocodile attacks if it is "enchanted" or "possessed" by a sorcerer.

The animal attacks only if the person is bewitched.

This is the revenge of spirits offended by bad victims.

The animal attacks only if the person is bewitched.

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What did the natives do after the death of a member of the tribe as a result of a crocodile attack?

Primitive people with spears hunt fish and turtles

A massive crocodile hunt was organized in order to reduce the population

They identified a sorcerer who possessed a crocodile and killed him

Приносили обильные жертвы духам

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One morning, three African girls came to the riverbank to collect water for household needs. Suddenly, one of them was grabbed by a crocodile and dragged to the bottom. Who were the members of the tribe found guilty of what happened?

Naked primitive natives sitting on a pirogue on the riverbank

No one. The victim is to blame himself – we must be more careful.

The fact that the two girls were not injured during the attack, from the point of view of the aborigines, clearly indicates the existence of a magical connection with the animal, and, consequently, their guilt in what happened.

One of the unfriendly members of a neighboring tribe who had a good reason to resent the victim.

The fact that the two girls were not injured during the attack, from the point of view of the aborigines, clearly indicates the existence of a magical connection with the animal, and, consequently, their guilt in what happened.

The two surviving girls involved in the incident

The fact that the two girls were not injured during the attack, from the point of view of the aborigines, clearly indicates the existence of a magical connection with the animal, and, consequently, their guilt in what happened.

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In December 1833, the ship "Beagle" anchored in the bay of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago. Most of the local natives have never interacted with "white" people. One naked woman (the entire wardrobe of the ognezemelians consisted of a hat and a cloak made of animal skin, worn in very cold weather), breastfeeding a baby, out of curiosity, went to the shore of the bay to look at the ship and its inhabitants. Suddenly it started snowing. What did the woman do?

Naked primitive native from Tierra del Fuego feeds her baby

I returned to her lodge

Primitive people are very hardened to cold

I hid from the snow under a tree and continued watching.

Primitive people are very hardened to cold

She continued to stand and watch as if nothing had happened.

Primitive people are very hardened to cold

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What custom, from the point of view of most primitive people, should be necessarily performed after the funeral ceremony of a respected member of the tribe?

Australian aborigines perform the emu bird dance

A newborn or child must be named after the deceased.

Any death (except death in battle) is considered by primitive people as a result of witchcraft.

It is necessary to identify the person whose witchcraft caused the death.

Any death (except death in battle) is considered by primitive people as a result of witchcraft.

Arrange a memorial feast

Any death (except death in battle) is considered by primitive people as a result of witchcraft.

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The photo shows an Australian aborigine of the tribe, whose totem is an emu bird (a large flightless bird) during an "Ichthyum". And what is the purpose of this ceremony?

naked Australian aborigine in a ritual headdress

ensure the reproduction of birds

"Ichthyum" is a magical rite of the Australian aborigines, the purpose of which is to ensure the reproduction of a totemic animal

To thank the spirits

"Ichthyum" is a magical rite of the Australian aborigines, the purpose of which is to ensure the reproduction of a totemic animal

to entertain the participants and spectators of the festival

"Ichthyum" is a magical rite of the Australian aborigines, the purpose of which is to ensure the reproduction of a totemic animal

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In 1997, in the Andaman Islands, the primitive Jaranga tribe abandoned its policy of isolation and came into contact with the civilized world. On one of their visits to an Indian village, three native men saw a working TV for the first time. Which show did they like the most?

a young primitive aborigine from the Jaranga tribe from the island of Borneo

cartoon with animals

sports boxing

fashion show-demonstration of a new collection of beach swimwear "Bikinis"

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Миклухо-Маклай и папуасы Новой Гвинеи