Sarawak Head Hunters

What does the term "Sarawak Head Hunters" refer to?

• British colonizers in Sarawak

• • Indigenous Dayak tribes

• Traders in Sarawak’s markets

• Missionaries in Sarawak

Which tribes were primarily associated with headhunting in Sarawak?

• Malay and Chinese

• Iban, Bidayuh, and Kenyah

• Kadazan and Bajau

• Penan and Orang Ulu

What were the severed heads called in Dayak culture?

• Gawai

• Antu pala

• Longhouse relics

• Spirit tokens

Why were heads significant to the Dayak people?

• They symbolized wealth

• They were used as tools for farming.

• They held spiritual and protective powers.

• They served as trade items.

Which colonial power played a role in the decline of headhunting?

• Portuguese

• Dutch

• British

• French

How did Christian missionaries influence the decline of headhunting?

• By introducing agriculture

• By building schools

• By emphasizing moral and religious teachings

• By enforcing British laws

In which festival is the legacy of the headhunters celebrated?

• Hari Raya Aidilfitri

• Gawai Dayak

• Chinese New Year

• Thaipusam

What was a common belief about the spirit of the deceased in Dayak culture?

• It could haunt the tribe.

• It could offer protection and blessings

• It would reincarnate immediately.

• It would curse the longhouse.

What is the modern significance of the headhunting tradition?

• It is still practiced in remote areas.

• It serves as a historical and cultural legacy.

• It has been revived as a religious practice.

• It is used to attract foreign settlers.

Where can one learn about the artifacts and history of Sarawak’s headhunters?

• Sarawak’s schools

• • Festivals abroad

• Museums and cultural centers

• • Online shopping sites