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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II - Homo Sapiens Gives Meaning To The World: The Storytellers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Problem of Other Minds?
(a) Part of Darwin's theory concerned with the thought processes of chimpanzees.
(b) The inability of science to prove human beings can think original thoughts.
(c) In philosophy, justifying the common sense belief that other people besides yourself have minds capable of thinking or feeling.
(d) The philosophical belief that no one has a mind if it cannot be proved.

2. What makes the fate of domesticated animals particularly harsh?
(a) They can be killed by wild animals.
(b) The way they die.
(c) They do not have shelter.
(d) The way they live.

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

4. What global health campaign wiped out smallpox?
(a) Antibiotics.
(b) Better hygiene.
(c) Vaccinations.
(d) Aspirin.

5. Why does Harari say American lives are valued more than the lives of the average Afghan?
(a) America is larger than Afghanistan.
(b) More money is invested in the education, health and safety of Americans.
(c) Americans make more money than Afghans.
(d) Afghanistan is not as developed as America.

Short Answer Questions

1. The invention of writing enabled humans to organize societies in what manner?

2. According to Harari, what is the correct classification of sensations and emotions?

3. What does Harari consider the best reason to learn history?

4. According to Harari, what made it possible for Egyptians to build the great pyramids?

5. What technology company is developing life-extending projects?

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