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Origin Story by David Christian
Contributed by: Platt
  • 1. David Christian is known for founding which educational movement?
A) World History
B) Cultural Studies
C) Microhistory
D) Big History
  • 2. According to Christian, how many years ago did human beings first appear?
A) 10,000 years
B) 2 million years
C) 100,000 years
D) 200,000 years
  • 3. What perspective does 'Origin Story' encourage regarding humanity's place in the universe?
A) A historical perspective only
B) An anti-scientific perspective
C) A cosmic perspective
D) A narrow cultural perspective
  • 4. What role does agriculture play in Christian's narrative?
A) A purely economic change
B) A regression to earlier lifestyles
C) A minor event
D) A turning point in human development
  • 5. How does Christian view the role of storytelling in human history?
A) As essential for understanding our experiences
B) As a means to control populations
C) As irrelevant to actual events
D) As a function of entertainment
  • 6. What role do environmental changes play in the book's narrative?
A) They only affect technological progress
B) They are irrelevant to human history
C) They are secondary to cultural factors
D) They shape human survival and development
  • 7. What does 'Origin Story' conclude about humanity's impact on the planet?
A) It only concerns a few regions
B) It is negligible and unimportant
C) It will have no long-term effects
D) It is profound and significant
  • 8. How are emotions and feelings presented in 'Origin Story'?
A) As irrelevant to history
B) As purely cultural constructs
C) As central to human experience
D) As distractions from logic
  • 9. What does Christian advocate for in terms of education?
A) Avoiding scientific methods
B) Focusing only on national history
C) Understanding history in a broad context
D) Studying only ancient civilizations
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