達娜
伊谷
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The Tsou people refer to themselves as "Tsou." What does "Tsou" mean?
It generally signifies "human" or "people" in their own language, reflecting their identity as a distinct group. In some interpretations, "Tsou" can be translated to mean "the people" or "the humans" within their cultural and linguistic context.
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The Tsou people are an indigenous group known for their traditional economy, which includes agriculture, fishery, hunting, and gathering. Their main crops are foxtail millet, upland rice, sweet potatoes, and taro, which they cultivate through traditional farming methods. In addition to these crops, the Tsou people rely on hunting for their protein sources. Wild boars, sambar deer (Rusa unicolor), and goats provide the primary sources of meat, while birds and fish serve as secondary protein sources.
In recent years, tourism has brought economic changes to the Tsou people. The development of the Tanayiku Natural Ecological Park and the establishment of mountain villas and guesthouses have led to a growing service industry within the tribe. With increasing market influence, the Tsou have also started cultivating new crops such as Japanese horseradish (Eutrema japonicum), high-mountain tea, jelly fig (Ficus pumila), and peaches to adapt to the changing economy.
One of the Tsou people's traditional delicacies is Cuo bamboo tube rice. To prepare this dish, glutinous rice is first soaked in water, then placed inside a Makino bamboo tube and roasted. The bamboo tube not only prevents the rice from burning but also infuses the rice with a special aroma due to the moisture from the bamboo. Historically, hunters would bring multiple bamboo tubes on their trips into the mountains, using them to cook and enjoy meals in the forest. Why do hunters use bamboo tubes when hunting in the mountains?
Hunters use bamboo tubes to cook and store their food during their trips in the mountains, as the tubes help prevent the rice from burning and add flavor.
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Which of the following 16 traditional garments belong to the Tsou people?
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Traditionally, the Tsou people built the kuba (assembly hall), emo (family house), and shed with wood, bamboo, and thatch. Today, most family houses are built with reinforced concrete or steel structures, although traditional construction methods are still used. The kuba (assembly hall) is the center for the Tsou people to disseminate politics, education, and culture.
◎ Kuba (Assembly Hall) The Tsou people call the assembly hall the “Kuba”. It is an elevated building with guardrails for males to learn culture, knowledge, and hunting and combat skills. Columns are primarily made of birch and cedar, the floor is made of cedar plank and bamboo, and the roof is made of thatch. The Tsou people also grow the tallow flowered dendrobium (Dendrobium clavatum) by and atop the assembly hall. It is the ethnic flower for the heavenly god to recognize the Tsou people.
◎ Emo (Family house) The Tsou people build the family house with bamboo and thatch in a rectangular or oval shape. The central fireplace (stove) is the center of the house. There are racks on the upper side for storing articles and pelts. Space in the family house symbolizes both genders. The door facing east is the front door for use by men, and the door facing west is the back door for use by women. The front yard symbolizing men is the storage for firewood and animal bones and the place for drying grains and holding rituals. The backyard symbolizing women holds the chicken or pig sheds, and is the living space for women.
Based on the passage, what are the key differences between the traditional roles and spaces associated with the Tsou people's kuba (assembly hall) and emo (family house)?
A) The kuba is where men learn cultural knowledge and skills, while the emo is where women live and store items like firewood and animal bones.
B) The kuba is primarily used for cooking and family rituals, while the emo serves as an educational center for men.
C) The kuba is an elevated structure made of bamboo and thatch, while the emo is a rectangular or oval building made of reinforced concrete and steel.
D) The kuba is used by all members of the community for political and cultural discussions, while the emo is used as a communal storage space for food and household items.
The correct answer is A, as the passage describes the kuba as a space where men learn cultural knowledge, hunting, and combat skills, while the emo is a family house where specific spaces and roles are divided according to gender, with men’s activities focused on the front yard and women’s on the back yard.
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Where are the Tsou people located on the map below?
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