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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 "History's Haves and Have-Nots".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Humans developed on what continent?
(a) Australia
(b) Africa
(c) Europe
(d) Asia

2. What weapons did the Spanish have in their encounter with the Incas?
(a) Stones
(b) Wooden clubs
(c) Steel swords
(d) Sling shots

3. The arrival of humans on many of the continents coincided with what?
(a) The development of stone tools
(b) The mass extinction of large mammals
(c) The development of ocean going crafts
(d) The disappearance of human ancestors

4. People in areas with a head start on food production gained what?
(a) A head start on hunting and gathering techniques
(b) Steel production
(c) A resistance to disease
(d) A head start on guns, germs, and steel

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal was domesticated in southwest Asia?

2. Some people argue that examining domination leads to what type of focus?

3. When did independent food production begin?

4. What was one factor in the differing developments in the timing of food production?

5. The Maori and Moriori had what in common?

(see the answer key)

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