Question

question 6
according to rousseau, the second enemy of pre - modern humans is...
○ sudden changes in climate
○ the constant shortage of adequate nourishment
○ childhood
○ the constant shortage of adequate shelter
question 7
old age is not a difficulty for pre - modern humans because they are...
○ rational and therefore able to prepare for this loss of strength
○ dead after only a few decades
○ able to eat more protein and stay hydrated
○ active throughout their lives and therefore strong when older
question 8
according to rousseau, illness is caused by...
○ pre - modern viruses
○ moderation in diet, sleep, work, and reproduction
○ lack of proper education
○ excesses and deficiencies in diet, sleep, work, and

Explanation:

Question 6

Rousseau identified the main threats to pre-modern humans as natural forces; the second enemy he cited was the consistent lack of sufficient food to sustain themselves.

Question 7

In Rousseau's view, pre-modern humans had short lifespans, dying relatively young, so old age (and its associated difficulties) was not a common experience for them.

Question 8

Rousseau argued that illness arises from moving away from natural, balanced habits—specifically, from extremes (excesses or deficiencies) in basic life functions like eating, resting, working, and reproducing.

Answer:

Question 6: the constant shortage of adequate nourishment
Question 7: dead after only a few decades
Question 8: excesses and deficiencies in diet, sleep, work, and reproduction