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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18 "Hemispheres Colliding".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did not help the spread of the Austronesian culture?
(a) Denser populations
(b) Superior tools and weapons
(c) Better watercraft
(d) The lack of epidemics

2. Larger populations created the need for which of the following?
(a) A more complex, centralized government
(b) More nomadic populations who wouldn't compete for resources
(c) A writing system beyond the alphabet
(d) Decentralized food production

3. What was the source of power in New Guinea when food production arose?
(a) Horses
(b) Electricity
(c) Humans
(d) Cows

4. The large domesticated mammals were all domesticated before what date?
(a) 10,000 B.C.
(b) 5000 B.C.
(c) 8000 B.C.
(d) 2500 B.C.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did it take people longer to cultivate fruit tress?

2. Why were the Europeans not affected by the infectious diseases that they brought to places like the Americas and Australia?

3. What animal helped groups overthrow and conquer other groups?

4. What advantage did horses provide?

5. Why is food production important for inventions?

(see the answer key)

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