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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III - Homo Sapiens Loses Control: The Ocean of Consciousness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the book's title, Homo Deus, mean?
(a) Human God.
(b) Two Humanities.
(c) Same God.
(d) Immortal Humans.

2. What artificial intelligence success did the computer called Deep Blue achieve?
(a) It had the highest score in the world on Pac-Man.
(b) It changed the rules of chess.
(c) It learned to play chess with only verbal instructions.
(d) It beat the world chess champion.

3. The scientific formula led to breakthroughs in disciplines such as astronomy, physics, and medicine, but it could not deal with what issues?
(a) Free will.
(b) Religious observance.
(c) Questions of value and meaning.
(d) Social trends.

4. What was Clever Hans the horse able to do?
(a) Run the Kentucky Derby.
(b) Cheat at cards.
(c) Understand commands in German.
(d) Give the answer to math problems by tapping his hoof.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Under the Modern Covenant, humans give up meaning for what?

2. Harari compares the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden to what revolution?

3. According to Harari, what causes many of Africa's present-day problems?

4. What French philosopher believed only humans feel and crave?

5. What group of individuals are being held responsible for the potential reversal of the humanist revolution?

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