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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 "How to Make an Almond".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Germs from what produced epidemics in Native American and Australian societies?
(a) Contaminated water
(b) Dirt
(c) Air-born organisms
(d) Domesticated animals

2. Why were the Europeans not affected by the infectious diseases that they brought to places like the Americas and Australia?
(a) They had a natural resistance to the diseases.
(b) They were genetically superior to other groups.
(c) They practiced better sanitation.
(d) They had already acquired immunity.

3. Why was literacy important for the Spanish?
(a) It gave them more knowledge about the situation.
(b) It allowed them to sail to the Americas.
(c) It increased their faith in God.
(d) They were able to read the King's demands.

4. The Moriori lived as which of the following?
(a) Feudal lords
(b) Hunters and gatherers
(c) Slaves
(d) Farmers

5. What animal was domesticated in southwest Asia?
(a) None
(b) Pig
(c) Llama
(d) Sheep

Short Answer Questions

1. What infectious disease played a role in the European conquest of the Americas?

2. Diamond argues that wealth and power are distributed unevenly because what developed at different times?

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

4. Which of the following did the inhabitants of the Polynesian islands not share?

5. Independent food production began in how many places?

(see the answer key)

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