HI 342: Quiz 2

In "African Rice in the Columbian Exchange," Carney argues that Africa had no plant exchanges with Asia prior to the Columbian Exchange. Select one: True False

False

The Bronze Age (4300-2700 BP) resulted in a net decline of deforestation in Southwest Asia. Select one: True False

False

Andean cosmology is characterized by dualistic concepts. Select one: True False

True

Deforestation played a key role in the emergence of the use of coal as a fuel. Select one: True False

True

Hunter/gatherers in pre-contact Mexico, Central and South America were responsible for the extinction of megafauna. Select one: True False

True

A zoonotic disease is Select one: a. A disease contracted by humans with an origin in a non-human animal species b. A disease contracted by non-human animals from humans c. A disease associated with animal captivity in zoological gardens d. None of the above

a. A disease contracted by humans with an origin in a non-human animal species

Which area has the highest population growth rate today? Select one: a. Africa b. Latin America c. Western Europe d. The Middle East

a. Africa

Which of the following were NOT examples of Phoenician cities? Select one: a. Athens b. Carthage c. Tyre d. Byblos

a. Athens

Bronze is an alloy of Select one: a. Copper/Tin b. Copper/Silver c. Copper/Iron d. Silver/Iron

a. Copper/Tin

Viracocha refers to Select one: a. The Andean creator god b. The Maya creator god c. The Aztec creator god d. The founding Olmec leader

a. The Andean creator god

A "bloomery" refers to Select one: a. A greenhouse b. A small iron forge c. An agricultural enterprise producing flowers d. None of the above

b. A small iron forge

Humans mastered fire Select one: a. Approximately 1,000,000 years ago b. Between 300,000 and 400,000 years ago c. Approximately 20,000-30,000 years ago d. Within the last 10,000 years

b. Between 300,000 and 400,000 years ago

In which region did extensive iron production develop in approximately 3200 BP? Select one: a. Western Europe b. China c. Japan d. Egypt

b. China

In which region were blast furnaces first developed? Select one: a. Western Europe b. China c. Africa d. The Indus Valley

b. China

The Tupi people were associated with what current day region? Select one: a. Northern Mexico b. Coastal Brazil c. The Andes d. The isthmus of Tehuantepec

b. Coastal Brazil

The Mexican civilization of Teotihuacan engaged in regional trade to Select one: a. Horses b. Obsidian c. Steel d. Sorghum

b. Obsidian

The West African glaberrima variety of rice is also known as Select one: a. White b. Red c. Basmati d. Arborio

b. Red

Which of the following is NOT discussed by Penna as an early example of extensive urban settlement and development? Select one: a. The Indus Valley b. Western and Central Europe c. Egypt d. The Mesopotamia Valley

b. Western and Central Europe

Which of the following are NOT crops that originated in Africa? Select one: a. Millet b. Sorghum c. Avocado d. Okra

c. Avocado

The iron plough was originally developed in approximately 2400 BP in Select one: a. The Indus Valley b. The Mesopotamia Valley c. China d. Africa

c. China

Which of the following groups did not exploit the Rio Tinto mine? Select one: a. Phoenicians b. Greeks c. Egyptians d. Romans

c. Egyptians

Which of the following is NOT a cause of the decline of many early cities and societies in the last 7,000 years: Select one: a. River silting b. Deforestation c. Forest Fires d. Erosion

c. Forest Fires

Which of the following is NOT associated with the early rise of manufacturing? Select one: a. Agricultural surplus b. Metallurgy c. The development cuneiform writing d. The "Secondary Product Revolution"

c. The development cuneiform writing

Currently, global food production is sufficient for Select one: a. 7 billion people b. 8 billion people c. 9 billion people d. 10 billion people

d. 10 billion people

By 1200 CE, water wheels were used in Europe to produce which of the following? Select one: a. Bellows b. Spinning wool, cotton and silk c. Weapon production d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Generally, the sativa variety of rice was more extensively cultivated in the Amerias than the glaberrima variety because Select one: a. It was less prone to breakage b. It was easier to mill c. It produced higher yields d. All of the above

d. All of the above

In Europe, after 600 CE, population centers emerged in Europe as a result of which of the following improvements in agricultural techniques Select one: a. Crop rotation b. The development of the plough c. The development of the horseshoe d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Penna argues that the collapse of the Maya civilization occurred as a result of Select one: a. Deforestation b. Population exceeding the carrying capacity of the land c. Famine d. All of the above

d. All of the above

The Rio Tinto mine in Iberia produced Select one: a. Copper b. Iron c. Silver d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Which of the following are camelids Select one: a. Vicuña b. Alpaca c. Guanaco d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Which of the following are zoonotic diseases Select one: a. Rabies b. Ringworm c. Anthrax d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Which of the following is/are examples of products from the "Secondary Product revolution"? Select one: a. Manure b. Milk c. Fur d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Which of the following diseases are NOT transmitted by mosquitos Select one: a. Malaria b. Yellow Fever c. Dengue fever d. Cholera

d. Cholera

Between 7000 and 1400 BP, the primary metal used in metallurgy was Select one: a. Gold b. Silver c. Tungsten d. Copper

d. Copper

Which of the following characteristics are NOT associated with the Tupi? Select one: a. Cannibalism b. Coastal residence c. Swidden agriculture d. Farming as an exclusively male occupation

d. Farming as an exclusively male occupation

Which region has the highest number of species of vascular plants? Select one: a. Africa b. Asia c. Europe d. Latin America

d. Latin America