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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the last million years, there has been an Ice Age how frequently, on average?
(a) Every 50,000 years.
(b) Every 250,000 years.
(c) Every 10,000 years.
(d) Every 100,000 years.

2. Humans in what two areas evolved into Homo neanderthalensis?
(a) Europe and West Asia.
(b) Europe and West Africa.
(c) Asia and Eastern Europe.
(d) North America and South America.

3. Of what material was the lion-man figure made that was found in the Stadel Cave in Germany?
(a) Limestone.
(b) Jade.
(c) Ebony.
(d) Ivory.

4. Sapiens populated East Africa how long ago?
(a) 150,000 years ago.
(b) 2 million years ago.
(c) 50,000 years ago.
(d) 12 million years ago.

5. Harari states that "for nearly the entire history of our species, Sapiens lived as" (40) what?
(a) A peaceful species.
(b) Foragers.
(c) Animals.
(d) Farmers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the largest marsupial ever to walk the earth?

2. Harari asserts that "Prior to the Cognitive Revolution, humans of all species lived exclusively" (63) where?

3. Species that have evolved from a common ancestor are grouped together under what heading?

4. What does Harari describe as "insignificant animals with no more impact on their environment"?

5. Animals are said to belong to the same species if they are able to take what action?

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