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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is shamanism?

2. Where might this form of civilization began?

3. "Shamanic ecstasy is is an act of _______..."?

4. Where does Terence McKenna believe Eden was?

5. In what pharmacological areas has LSD aided humanity?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the difference between a dominator society and a partnership society?

2. In what ways has Catal Huyuk puzzled archeologists?

3. What is Tasili n Ajjer famous for?

4. What important factor did women bring to language?

5. What was noted physiologically with the evolution of language?

6. What is the twentieth century linguistic revolution based on?

7. What has happened to communication techniques throughout evolution?

8. What is shamanism?

9. What two group activities acted to draw the hunter gatherer and tribal people closer together that modern civilization disdains?

10. How can the Stropharia cubensis mushroom be seen as both male and female?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss your regard of the book. Did it challenge the way you view society and its function? Why or why not? In what regard does it give you some new and interesting information to challenge your current perception?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss alcohol consumption. How is it one of the most prevalent substances to induce intoxication on the market? What characteristic lends it it's stability in the consumerist marketplace? What is the problem with prolonged consumption?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss narcotic tourism. Do you think this is a practice that should be acceptable? Why or why not? Should people be allowed to consume a narcotic in another country, despite it being illegal in their home country? Defend your position with at least three main arguments and refute an argument against yours.

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