Ancient Guam Post Test

What does Inafa'maolek mean?

• Harmony

• Trade

• Fighting

• Fishing

TRUE OR FALSE:

Men and women worked equally to help provide for their clans and families.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Ancient CHamorus were ranked based on how many classes?

• One

• Two

• Three

• CHamoru

What are some characteristics of the Matua Class? You may choose more than ONE.  

• Powerful

• Low

• Influencial

• Wise

• Foolish

The Acha'ot were lower ranking but they shared something in common with the high ranking Matuas. What was it?

• They lived in the jungle.

• They were the most powerful.

• They lived by the ocean.

• They ate only fish.

Based on what you learned so far, why do you think the Acha'ot and Matua's chose to live by the ocean? Share you reasoning in one or two complete sentences.

The Manachang were the lowest class of Ancient CHamoru society.  What most likely put them in that class? You many choose more than one.

• They did something against the rules that caused others to look down upon them.  

• They were just not liked.

• They were born into the class because their parents were Manachang

• They preferred living in the jungle.

Do you think ranks or classes still exist today? Share some similarities and/or differences.  Explain your reasoning in complete sentences.  

What class do you think the ​Suruhånu yan Suruhåna are from based on your knowledge of the ranking system.

• Manchang

• Matua

• Acha'ot

• CHamoru

What is another name for Ancient CHamoru ancestral spirits?