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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue "The Future of Human History as a Science".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. China has how many "big" languages?
(a) 8
(b) 5
(c) 2
(d) 12

2. Diamond suggests that inventions occur because of what?
(a) Peoples' curiosity and tinkering
(b) Superior intelligence
(c) Perceived need
(d) Greater creativity

3. Groups tended to turn to food production after what happened?
(a) The number of seabirds increased.
(b) They discovered that the foods were more healthy.
(c) Wild animal populations decreased.
(d) They discovered they could save time.

4. How did the Moriori avoid conflict?
(a) By choosing not to develop weapons
(b) By giving in when challenged
(c) By moving to an area that no one wanted
(d) By renouncing war

5. Groups who remained hunter-gatherers into the twentieth century lived in what types of areas?
(a) Areas not fit for food production
(b) Areas near the equator
(c) Areas with lots of water
(d) Areas where natural resources are abundant

Short Answer Questions

1. Humans developed on what continent?

2. Diamond argues that China is which of the following?

3. Once something is invented, what must happen?

4. Which of the following was not a domesticated animal?

5. What was early writing used for primarily?

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