Peoples of New Guinea involved with cargo cults imitated the behavior of Europeans (such as writing on paper and sitting on chairs)because they:

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The peoples of New Guinea believed that the Europeans' technological advancements and material wealth were a direct result of their rituals and behaviors. They thought that imitating these behaviors would bring the same benefits, including access to cargo. This belief was central to the cargo cults that emerged in the region.

Peoples of New Guinea Involved with Cargo Cults Imitated the Behavior