The Human Era, Extra Credit - Kurzgesagt

What was the common state of humanity for most of our history?

• Industrial revolution

• Living in cities

• Hunting and gathering

• Space exploration

When did the behaviorally modern humans begin a process that would change our lifestyle forever?

• Around 50,000 years ago

• Around 5,000 years ago

• Around 20,000 years ago

• Around 100,000 years ago

What was the first solid evidence for the transition of our ancestors to agriculture?

• Baking bread

• Brewing beer

• Collecting wild wheat

• Hunting big game

How did the early agriculture reduce the space needed to feed one individual?

• By increasing the efficiency of food production

• By increasing the variety of food

• By decreasing the number of plants

• By increasing the number of animals

What caused the rise of infectious diseases in the last 10,000 years?

• All of the above

• Undernourishment

• Overpopulation

• Climate change

What was the main reason for the increase in the number of humans on earth during the Human era?

• Decreased mortality rates

• More efficient ways of producing calories

• Increased fertility rates

• Improved healthcare

What is the most widely accepted idea for the transition to agriculture?

• Climate change

• Deliberate choice by communities

• External factors

• Random chance

What might have been the catalysts that spread the knowledge of agriculture through isolated groups of humanity?

• Trade routes

• Written records

• Religious texts

• Feasts and rituals