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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 "Speedboat to Polynesia".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following is not one of the fourteen large mammals that have been used in agriculture or war?
(a) Dog
(b) Reindeer
(c) Horse
(d) Cow

3. Diamond suggests that inventions occur because of what?
(a) Peoples' curiosity and tinkering
(b) Greater creativity
(c) Superior intelligence
(d) Perceived need

4. What is typically necessary for a society to have non-food specialists beyond kings and bureaucrats?
(a) Gas powered machinery
(b) Taxes
(c) Education
(d) Electricity

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was needed for a society to become involved in food production?

2. Diamond argues that China is which of the following?

3. All crops began as what?

4. What is human's slowest defense against germs?

5. What is a benefit that institutionalized religion provides?

(see the answer key)

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