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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 does Harari believe upsets many people about the theory of evolution?
(a) People do not want to believe their ancestors were apes.
(b) People do not believe in the survival of the fittest.
(c) It denies the existence of the human soul.
(d) Darwin's theory cannot be proven.

2. Why do scientists deny the existence of God?
(a) There is no empirical data to prove His existence.
(b) Science has better answers to difficult questions.
(c) The idea of God is old-fashioned.
(d) They are not religious.

3. According to Harari, what causes many of Africa's present-day problems?
(a) The disintegration of colonialism.
(b) Weak leadership in African countries.
(c) The fact that African borders make little sense.
(d) The enslavement of Africa's best workers.

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

5. To raise global happiness, what has to be done?
(a) Increase global GDP.
(b) Manipulation of the human biochemistry.
(c) Increase distribution of Ritalin.
(d) Follow the teachings of Buddha.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does money have value?

2. What does Harari say humans must overcome to be like gods?

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

4. When people follow an algorithmic social structure, how do individuals function in the algorithm?

5. In ancient Egypt, the pharaoh was considered what type of ruler?

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