SOCIOLOGY BODY MODIFICATION AND
TATTOOS EXAM
Maori People of New Zealand: why did they get tattoos? - Correct Answers -to
symbolize family
Maori People of New Zealand: where did they get tattoos? - Correct Answers -their
faces
Maori People of New Zealand: what almost caused their tattoo methods to die out? -
Correct Answers -British explorers were fascinated by their face tattoos that they would
cut off their heads and collect them back in England
What is a very popular body modification in the U.S.? - Correct Answers -plastic surgery
What are some sanctions surrounding plastic surgery? - Correct Answers -men and
teenagers get more negative sanctions then women
lip stretching - Correct Answers -made women less attractive from slave traders
neck stretching - Correct Answers -resemble Dragon goddess
scarification - Correct Answers -initiation to manhood (right of passage)
feet binding - Correct Answers -act of beauty to attract wealthy men to marry
Polynesians in Hawaii: why did they get tattoos? - Correct Answers -•to symbolize their
place in society
•right of passage
•battle and protection
Polynesians in Hawaii: how do they tattoo? - Correct Answers -with a tapping method
called ta ta ooh
Ancient tattoos on mummies: what can we learn from their tattoos? - Correct Answers -
the of different aspects of their culture
ex.) ice man tattoos used as therapy for arthritis
TATTOOS EXAM
Maori People of New Zealand: why did they get tattoos? - Correct Answers -to
symbolize family
Maori People of New Zealand: where did they get tattoos? - Correct Answers -their
faces
Maori People of New Zealand: what almost caused their tattoo methods to die out? -
Correct Answers -British explorers were fascinated by their face tattoos that they would
cut off their heads and collect them back in England
What is a very popular body modification in the U.S.? - Correct Answers -plastic surgery
What are some sanctions surrounding plastic surgery? - Correct Answers -men and
teenagers get more negative sanctions then women
lip stretching - Correct Answers -made women less attractive from slave traders
neck stretching - Correct Answers -resemble Dragon goddess
scarification - Correct Answers -initiation to manhood (right of passage)
feet binding - Correct Answers -act of beauty to attract wealthy men to marry
Polynesians in Hawaii: why did they get tattoos? - Correct Answers -•to symbolize their
place in society
•right of passage
•battle and protection
Polynesians in Hawaii: how do they tattoo? - Correct Answers -with a tapping method
called ta ta ooh
Ancient tattoos on mummies: what can we learn from their tattoos? - Correct Answers -
the of different aspects of their culture
ex.) ice man tattoos used as therapy for arthritis
