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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what types of societies did writing first emerge?
(a) Capitalist societies
(b) Places where food production arose
(c) Hunter-gatherers
(d) Places were science was a major focus

2. When was Diamond's work first published?
(a) 1997
(b) 1956
(c) 1987
(d) 1980

3. Diamond argues that a science of what should be developed?
(a) Intelligence
(b) Conquest
(c) Human history
(d) Emotions

4. Why did Australians not develop writing, more complex technologies, or more complex societies?
(a) The groups in Australia were very cohesive.
(b) They had a larger population than other continents.
(c) Australia communicated frequently with others who had these technologies.
(d) Australia was isolated from other societies.

5. What foods did people in the Americas depend on?
(a) Protein-rich cows
(b) Protein-rich rice
(c) Protein-poor wheat
(d) Protein-poor corn

Short Answer Questions

1. How many large mammals in Africa were suited to domestication?

2. Once something is invented, what must happen?

3. Why is food production important for inventions?

4. If knowledge brings power, what increases the power, according to Diamond?

5. Africa is home to how many major human groups?

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