Diamond – Collapse Excerpt

Question 1

Core Idea

Answer 1

Societies fall apart when they misuse the environment, often worsened by cultural and systemic issues.

Question 2

Resource Limitation

Answer 2

Using up limited resources can cause collapse (like deforestation on Easter Island).

Question 3

Isolation

Answer 3

Being cut off geographically or politically can stop a society from adapting or learning from others.

Question 4

Invasive Species

Answer 4

New species can upset ecosystems and lead to a society’s downfall.

Question 5

Innovative Solutions

Answer 5

Some societies manage to survive by creating creative ways to handle environmental problems.

Question 6

Cultural Icons

Answer 6

Societies often hold on to traditions or symbols, even when they make their problems worse.