According to the paragraph, which of the following was true of the Fore people of New Guinea?
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Option 3: "They knew very little about Western culture."
Explanation: The text states that the Fore had almost no contact with Western culture, which supports the idea that they knew very little about it. This aligns with the main idea of the text regarding cultural differences in emotional expression.
Option 1: "They did not want to be shown photographs."
Explanation: The text does not mention anything about the Fore people's willingness or unwillingness to be shown photographs. Therefore, this statement is not supported by the text.
Option 2: "They were famous for their story-telling skills."
Explanation: The text does not provide any information regarding the Fore people's reputation for story-telling skills. This option introduces information that is not present in the text.
Option 4: "They show similarities in their expression of emotions with Europeans."
Explanation: The text indicates that all groups, including the Fore, agreed on the portrayed emotions, suggesting that their emotional expressions are similar to those of Europeans. This supports the idea of universal emotional expressions across cultures.
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