Socials / MACC trivia

Every modern dog is descended from one animal: the wolf. Why do dogs look so different today?

• Dogs were bred by for certain traits and characteristics.
  
• Animals are always evolving in positive ways
  
• Natural selection created many types of dogs.
  
• Survival of the fittest

Which one of these theories is NOT a reason for the disappearance of the Dorset people?

• Impact of climate change
  
• Impact of Europeans (Norse)
  
• Impact of new trade networks and technology
  
• Impact of other First Peoples (Innu and/or Thule)

What natural resources of river valleys made farming possible? CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER

• location and isolation from other people
  
• mountains, animals and water
  
• rich soil and minerals
  
• fresh water; food; and materials to build shelter.

Why is the law code of Hammurabi important?

• It created democracy
  
• It was the oldest written and visible code of law
  
• It created a 'might is right' precedent
  
• It translated cuneiform writing into Cyrilic

What are some of the negatives of the use of mass agriculture?

• Too much food
  
• Hierarchy of workers and non-workers
  
• Too many types of crops 
  
• Cooperation and technology

What part of Canada has the lowest minimum wage?

• Alberta
  
• New Brunswick
  
• Nunavut
  
• Nova Scotia

How much did the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics cost?

• $900 million USD
  
• $35 Billion CDN
  
• $8 Billion USD
  
• $13 Billion USD

True or False: Iran has NOT agreed to limit its nuclear development program.

• TRUE
• FALSE 

Babylon was located in present-day...

• Iraq
• Iran 
• Saudi Arabia 
• Pakistan 

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER
 Sumerian religion was focused on: 

• One main God or creator 
• A male and female creator 
• Gods who created the world and also influenced people's lives 
• One animal goddess