Which of the Following Is True with Respect to Professor

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with respect to Professor Jared Diamond's ideas regarding the influence of geography on history and cultural values?

• A) People in the plains are more likely to invade than those settled in higher altitudes.
• B) Historically, societies in the north are more developed than those in the south.
• C) Civilizations near major rivers are more developed than those settled near major oceans.
• D) Historically, innovations spread faster east to west than north to south.
• E) Historically, invasions from warrior tribes have always happened from the west to the east.

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Definitions:

Regressive Racism

A concept indicating subtle forms of racism that may seem progressive or enlightened on the surface but perpetuate racial inequalities or stereotypes.

Modern Racism

A subtle form of racism that coexists with the rejection of racist beliefs, characterized by an outward appearance of racial tolerance while harboring racial prejudices and discriminations.

Symbolic Racism

A form of racism that operates through subtle prejudice and discrimination, relying on symbols that are indirectly related to race.

Unobtrusive Measures

Observational approaches that neither intrude on the processes being studied nor cause people to behave unnaturally.