Why Have the Kayapo Been So Successful in Gaining International

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why have the Kayapo been so successful in gaining international attention for their interests?

• A) They have been able to present themselves as guardians of the rain forest.
• B) They are far more assimilated into Western culture than other indigenous groups.
• C) They have a large and ethnically diverse population.
• D) They are able to communicate in Spanish and English, unlike other Amazonian groups.

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