Watch the attached video linked at the bottom of this post and answer each of the following questions in at least 4 complete sentences; then respond to AT LEAST two classmates' posts. 

1. What made certain civilizations thrive while others struggled? Think in regards to food, animals, and geography.

2. What is Jared Diamond's thesis in the video (and in his book)? How does it help you to answer question number 1?3. Do you ultimately agree with Jared Diamond's theory or not? Why or why not? Note: You don't have to think his theory of flawless, but is it at least presenting a general truth, in your opinion?

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