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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I - Homo Sapiens Conquers The World: The Human Spark .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What French philosopher believed only humans feel and crave?
(a) Albert Einstein.
(b) Denis Diderot.
(c) Rene Descartes.
(d) Voltaire.

2. Harari says that for modern people death is what?
(a) A metaphysical phenomenon.
(b) A technical problem.
(c) The unconquerable problem.
(d) The logical end of life.

3. What is the definition of humanism in Harari's book?
(a) The worship of humankind.
(b) Philosophy of free will.
(c) The value of humans over animals.
(d) Acting for the common good.

4. Which country was the first to recognize animals as sentient beings?
(a) Great Britian.
(b) New Zealand.
(c) Canada.
(d) Austrailia.

5. What does the author claim is more dangerous than gunpowder?
(a) Pizza.
(b) Salt.
(c) Gluten.
(d) Sugar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What British explorer first landed on the island of Hawaii?

2. What is the Problem of Other Minds?

3. Instead of fearing asteroids, climate change, or volcanoes, what should we fear, according to the author?

4. In what religious philosophy do humans replace gods?

5. Why does Harari say American lives are valued more than the lives of the average Afghan?

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