On average, one tribe of Amazonian Indians has been lost each year of the twentieth century. What is the fundamental explanation for this destruction?
A) their resistance to modernization
B) ethnocentrism and the greed of non-Indians
C) their lack of social organization
D) the use of medicinal plants, rather than modern drugs

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The destruction of Amazonian tribes can be attributed to the ethnocentrism and greed of non-Indians who have encroached upon their land, exploited their resources, and often forcibly removed them from their homelands. This has been exacerbated by the failure of governments to protect indigenous rights and the natural environment.

On Average, One Tribe of Amazonian Indians Has Been Lost