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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 "Collision at Cajamarca".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Diamond argues that wealth and power are distributed unevenly because what developed at different times?
(a) Technology and education
(b) Technology and metal tools.
(c) Agriculture and education
(d) Agriculture and metal tools

2. How does Diamond explain the mass extinction of large mammals in some areas?
(a) A large large comet hit the earth.
(b) The ice age
(c) Germs introduced by humans
(d) Humans killed or indirectly eliminated them.

3. The Giant Leap Forward occurred when?
(a) 25,000 years ago
(b) 2,000 years ago
(c) 10,000 years ago
(d) 50,000 years ago

4. Why was the first occupation of Australia important?
(a) It required watercraft.
(b) It was the first occupation on any continent.
(c) It was the biggest occupation on any continent.
(d) It killed off the most large mammals.

5. What weapon was used by the Incas?
(a) Iron plated ships
(b) Rifles
(c) Steel swords
(d) Wooden clubs

Short Answer Questions

1. What occurred between the Incas and Spanish forces?

2. At 11,000 B.C., which continent was most likely to develop quickly?

3. Which area was prominent in the development of weapons?

4. What argument about the mass extinction of large mammals does Diamond argue against?

5. Which Spanish conquistador first encountered the Incas?

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