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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III - Homo Sapiens Loses Control: The Time Bomb in the Laboratory.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Without some religion, what would it be impossible to maintain?
(a) Balanced consciousness.
(b) An ethical society.
(c) Personal happiness.
(d) Large-scale social orders.

2. Chekhov said if there was a gun in Act One, what would happen in Act Three?
(a) The main character would die.
(b) It would end the play.
(c) Someone would use it.
(d) Someone would steal it.

3. Science deals with facts but cannot make __________.
(a) Political judgments.
(b) Moral claims.
(c) Liberal dogma.
(d) Ethical judgments.

4. What movement changed the formula for gaining knowledge to Knowledge = Empirical Data x Mathematics?
(a) The Free Market.
(b) The Scientific Revolution.
(c) Economic Growth.
(d) The Industrial Revolution.

5. What Romanian dictator was stunned by someone who booed him during his speech?
(a) Ion Iliescu.
(b) Tzar Nicholas.
(c) Nicolae Ceausescu.
(d) Rene Descartes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Evolutionary humanism is based on the theory of which philosopher?

2. Humanism changed our perception of war and its focus on heroes and generals to _____________.

3. Harari states that economic growth could be considered a religion because it provides solutions to which of life's dilemmas?

4. Which country was the first to recognize animals as sentient beings?

5. Written documents are considered so important they can _____________.

(see the answer key)

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