Jared Diamond Argued That Five Factors Contributed to the Collapse

question 81

Multiple Choice

Jared Diamond argued that five factors contributed to the collapse of Rwandan society. Of these five factors, three are related to:

• A) the environment.
• B) the economy.
• C) politics.
• D) warfare.

Recognize the environmental and health impacts of pollution.

Evaluate the pros and cons of tradable environmental permits.

Define basic economic activities such as production and consumption and recognize the importance of human capital in economic development.

Understand the means by which individuals can influence and change government policies in a constitutional democracy.

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Definitions:

Networks

Sets of nodes (which can be individuals, organizations, computers, etc.) connected by relationships or communication paths, facilitating the exchange of information or resources.

Norms

Socially accepted rules or standards of behavior expected of members within a group or society.

Social Group

A collection of individuals who interact with one another, share similar characteristics, and collectively have a sense of unity or identity.