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

2. What common algorithm is used in cooking?
(a) The temperature.
(b) A recipe.
(c) Measuring.
(d) The sequence of ingredients.

3. In some civilizations, an extension of exploiting animals was followed by treating certain classes of people in what way?
(a) As if they should be raised in cages.
(b) As if they would live forever.
(c) As if they were less important than animals.
(d) As if they were property.

4. Harari claims that humans are going to replace the principles of natural selection with what other principles?
(a) Survival of the Fittest.
(b) Artificial Design.
(c) Animism.
(d) Theism.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Harari says that for modern people death is what?

2. What was Clever Hans the horse able to do?

3. What is the single greatest constant in history?

4. During the Agricultural Revolution humans silenced animals and plants. During the Scientific Revolution humans silenced what or whom?

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

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