In this chapter we learned that we should not view contemporary foragers as isolated or pristine survivors of the Stone Age. In fact, all societies, no matter how small or seemingly remote, are influenced by regional and even global forces. For example, the Kamayurá Indians, who live in the middle of Xingu National Park in Brazil, have had to deal with which of the following threats to their livelihood?

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The passage states that the Kamayurá Indians have had to deal with drier weather resulting from deforestation and climate change, which has negatively impacted their subsistence crops and availability of food they rely on through hunting and fishing. Option A is incorrect because guerrilla fighters and miners seeking precious stones do not directly impact the Kamayurá Indians. Option C is incorrect because urban development of coastal Brazilians does not threaten the Kamayurá Indians' livelihood, as they live in a remote area in the middle of Xingu National Park. Option D is incorrect because there is no mention of pressure from missionaries attempting to transform the Kamayurá Indians into a cash-crop society. Option E is incorrect because there is no mention of unpredictable weather patterns increasing precipitation in the region or turning jungle into swamp.

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