Lethal Gift of Livestock
Part 1
Include a paragraph discussing the expertise of Jared Diamond, author of Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies. Google his name to learn about his background and credentials. This part is worth 5 points.
Things to think of:
Does he teach? If so, where?
What does he specialize in?
What are his interests?
What is his educational background?
Part 2
Summarize the main points addressed in chapter 11, “The Lethal Gift of Livestock” (include examples from the entire chapter, not just a few pages). In your closing paragraph, include a few sentences of what you found most interesting in the chapter. Include at least 2 pages. Include in-text citations. This part is worth 20 points.
As a reminder:
Someone who is aiming for a C is writing 2 pages.
Someone who is aiming for a B or higher is writing more than 2 pages (2 and a half pages or more).
Someone who writes less than 2 pages automatically drops to a D or lower.
Part 3
After watching Guns, Germs, and Steel, Episodes 1 – 3, do you agree or disagree with Jared Diamond that the roots of inequality lie within the geography of the land? Why or why not? (You may agree, disagree, or both). Include at least 2 pages to answer this question. Support your response with examples from the assigned films and reading. Include in-text citations. This part is worth 20 points.
As a reminder:
Someone who is aiming for a C is writing 2 pages.
Someone who is aiming for a B or higher is writing more than 2 pages (2 and a half pages or more).
Someone who writes less than 2 pages automatically drops to a D or lower.