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

2. According to Harari, what is the correct classification of sensations and emotions?
(a) Algorithms.
(b) Natural selection.
(c) Reproduction.
(d) Feelings.

3. Why is the theory of relativity accepted but the theory of evolution is rejected?
(a) The theory of relativity is a scientific breakthrough.
(b) The theory of evolution is about animals.
(c) The theory of relativity does not change our religious beliefs.
(d) The theory of evolution cannot be proven.

4. What percentage of Americans believe God created humans in their current form?
(a) 46%.
(b) 15%.
(c) 35%.
(d) 12%.

5. In what religious philosophy do humans replace gods?
(a) Agricultural.
(b) Scientific.
(c) Humanist.
(d) Liberalist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chekhov said if there was a gun in Act One, what would happen in Act Three?

2. Harari claims that humans are going to replace the principles of natural selection with what other principles?

3. What is the definition of humanism in Harari's book?

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

5. As a result of the Agricultural Revolution, humans insured the survival and reproduction of domesticated animals while ignoring what?

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