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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 written document helped thousands of Jews escape Nazi persecution in France?
(a) A land grant.
(b) Proof of citizenship.
(c) A visa.
(d) A driver's license.

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

3. Education used to focus on educating students. What does education focus on now?
(a) Understanding literature.
(b) Increasing teacher salaries.
(c) Getting high marks.
(d) Reducing class sizes.

4. Why did the U.S. ban creating three parent babies?
(a) Social implications.
(b) Religious beliefs.
(c) Economic impact.
(d) Ethical concerns.

5. According to Harari, what made it possible for Egyptians to build the great pyramids?
(a) Superb organizational skills.
(b) Extraterrestrial beings.
(c) Taxes collected from the people.
(d) The system of slaves and masters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do scientists believe in the mind, or consciousness, but not the soul?

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

3. What is the Problem of Other Minds?

4. What does the author claim is more dangerous than gunpowder?

5. Humans learned to ensure that animals could survive and reproduce but what did humans ignore?

(see the answer key)

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