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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 "Blueprints and Borrowed Letters".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many of the original fourteen large domesticated mammals became widespread across the globe?
(a) 10
(b) 1
(c) 14
(d) 5

2. Strawberries are adapted to have seeds spread by what animals?
(a) Crocodiles
(b) Birds
(c) Horses
(d) Cats

3. Which of these food items was domesticated most recently?
(a) Pecans
(b) Olives
(c) Peas
(d) Strawberries

4. Plants like olives, figs and dates were domesticated around what time?
(a) 10,000 B.C.
(b) 8,000 B.C.
(c) 1,000 B.C.
(d) 4,000 B.C.

5. Plant and animal domestication led to which of the following?
(a) Denser human populations
(b) Increased hunger
(c) Less warfare
(d) Sparser societies

Short Answer Questions

1. Diamond argues that examining Polynesia helps the reader see what?

2. What was early writing used for primarily?

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

4. Which of the following is a non-food producing specialist?

5. The Maori and Moriori had what in common?

(see the answer key)

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