DOMESTICATION
GUNS, GERMS, & STEEL
GEOGRAPHIC LUCK
GEOGRAPHY
FUN FACTS
100
What species are domestic dogs descended from?
a. Canis familiaris
b. Canis lupus
c. Canis latrans
d. Canis rufus
b. Canis lupus
100
Who developed the theory and wrote the book: "Guns, Germs, and Steel"? (If you don't know you have :30-secoonds to look it up)
Prof. Jared Diamond
100
Jared Diamond says some civilizations advanced faster than others because of this type of "luck" based on where they lived.
What is geographic luck?
100
This desert, the largest hot desert in the world, spans 11 countries in Northern Africa and is known for its extreme temperatures and diverse ecosystems.
What is the Sahara Desert?
100
This South American country is home to the Amazon rainforest and was featured in Disney’s animated movie Encanto for its rich culture and landscapes.
Colombia
200
This is the process of taming animals or cultivating plants for human use. What was one of the first uses of domesticated dogs by humans?
What is domestication?
200
What three factors does Jared Diamond argue shaped the development of human societies?
Duh.
Guns
Germs
Steel
200
Explain how the availability of domesticated animals gave Eurasian societies an advantage in developing complex civilizations.
What is "Domesticated animals provided food, labor, transportation, and immunity to diseases (remember HOW we develop immunity), allowing Eurasian societies to advance faster"?
200
How did geographic barriers, like mountains and deserts, affect the spread of civilizations? Use your logic to figure this question out: How would physical barriers affect human migration?
What is they slowed down trade, communication, and cultural exchange?
200
How many hearts does an octopus have?
How many brains does an octopus have?
a. 1-heart / 3 brain
b. 2-hearts / 6 brains
c. 3-hearts / 9 brains
c. 3-hearts / 9 brains
Hearts:
- Two branchial hearts pump blood to the gills.
- One systemic heart pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.
Brains:
- One central brain controls the nervous system.
- Each of its eight arms has its own mini-brain or nerve ganglion, allowing the arms to operate semi-independently.
300
What behavior helped some wolves adapt to living near human camps?
a. Increased aggression
b. Scavenging for food
c. Hunting larger prey
d. Forming larger packs
b. Scavenging for food
300
Explain how the availability of domesticable animals influenced the development of agriculture in different regions.
The availability of domesticable animals provided labor, food, and resources, leading to more efficient agricultural practices and societal development.
300
Why did Eurasia's east-west orientation make it easier for crops and animals to spread?
What is because similar climates allowed crops and animals to thrive in many areas?
300
Why DO YOU THINK having access to multiple climate zones was beneficial for some ancient civilizations?
What is it allowed them to grow different types of crops and expand trade?
300
Which popular animated series, featuring a character named Rick Sanchez, has a huge following in 2024?
What is Rick and Morty?
400
What is the term used to describe the selection of traits associated with youth in animals?
a. Adaptation
b. Evolution
c. Neoteny
d. Domestication
c. Neoteny
Neoteny is when an animal or human keeps traits from when it was young, even after it grows up. For example, some animals might keep their big eyes or playful behavior as adults, which are traits they had as babies.
400
Explain IYOW the IMPACT of European colonization on indigenous populations as discussed in "Guns, Germs, and Steel."
European colonization drastically reduced indigenous populations through violence, disease, and the disruption of local economies, resulting in long-lasting social and cultural impacts.
400
Diamond's claim that the unequal distribution of 'guns, germs, and steel' was not due to inherent differences among people but was instead caused by this primary factor.
What is this factor that created inequality of resources? (Hint: It is the theory we have been studying for the past week)
What is geographic luck or environmental determinism?
400
Why might Diamond argue that geography is more important than culture in explaining historical inequalities?
What is geography determines access to resources, which shapes opportunities for development and expansion?
400
In Minecraft, what is the rarest ore in the game that can only be mined with a diamond or netherite pickaxe?
What is ancient debris?
500
How do dogs and humans bond chemically?
a. Through adrenaline
b. By releasing insulin
c. By releasing oxytocin
d. By exchanging pheromones
c. By releasing oxytocin
500
This is the EXACT term that describes diseases that spread from animals to humans and caused massive changes in human populations. The first part or base of the word is "Zoo". For the second part of the word, sound out the last 2 syllables of the word: Catalepticnotic
What are zoonotic diseases?
500
Jared Diamond argues that this geographic factor, related to the spread of crops and livestock, significantly impacted the development of human societies.
What is the East-West Vs North-South axes of location when considering the dissemination of varied civilization
500
Jared Diamond suggests that geography played the biggest role in shaping human history. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Make it a sound argument that reflects your honest opinion about this topic and your learning.
500
In Roblox, what game allows players to simulate being a theme park manager, where you build rides, manage employees, and try to keep guests happy?
What is Theme Park Tycoon 2?