Chamorros: Knowledge and History Quiz

How did the ancient Chamorros preserve their knowledge and history?

• Through carvings on latte stones

• Through songs, chants, and stories passed down orally

• Through records kept by clan leaders

• Through drawings in caves

Why do some experts question the reliability of Chamorro folklore?

• It contains too many foreign influences

• It focuses mainly on myths rather than daily life

• It lacks written or physical evidence to verify it

• It was recorded too late in history

What can folklore still contribute to our understanding of Chamorro society?

• It can reveal details that artifacts and foreign records overlook

• It can replace all archaeological evidence

• It shows how outsiders viewed Chamorros

• It proves that all legends are historically accurate

Which statement best describes ancient Chamorro farming practices?

• They relied mainly on imported crops from Asia

• They cultivated rice, taro, and yams suited to island conditions

• They practiced slash-and-burn agriculture

• They raised large herds of livestock

How did canoe design reflect adaptation to island life?

• They built larger war canoes for defense

• They switched to smaller, faster canoes for fishing and inter-island travel

• They copied designs from visiting traders

• They stopped using canoes and focused on land travel

What materials did ancient Chamorros rely on for crafting tools and pottery?

• Igneous rock, volcanic clay, and marine shells

• Coral limestone, wood, and bone

• Bronze and iron from trade

• Bamboo, coral, and sand

Why were items like spondylus shells and turtle shell important in trade?

• They were rare and held cultural or spiritual value

• They were easy to produce in large quantities

• They were traded for weapons and foreign metals

• They were used mainly as currency by Europeans

How were responsibilities divided between men and women?

• Men handled physical labor; women managed trade and leadership

• Men and women had distinct but cooperative roles in daily life

• Women worked only in pottery while men fished and farmed

• Men led religion while women had no spiritual duties

What best captures the meaning of inafa’maolek in ancient society?

• Working together to maintain harmony and mutual respect

• Competing for social rank and recognition

• Following strict orders from chiefs

• Showing obedience to outsiders

How might inafa’maolek appear in everyday Chamorro life today?

• Volunteering to help a neighbor or classmate in need

• Ignoring others’ problems to focus on yourself

• Competing for personal gain over community success

• Only helping when rewarded