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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what modern concept are the living-god pharaohs compared?
(a) Personal brands.
(b) Monotheism.
(c) Tax collecting.
(d) Agricultural conglomerates.

2. What false message did Syrian hackers post on the Associated Press's Twitter account?
(a) The White House had been attacked and President Obama was hurt.
(b) The White House had been evacuated due to a terrorist threat.
(c) President Obama was missing after a bombing attempt.
(d) The White House had been bombed and was on fire.

3. The Declaration of Independence declares there are three unalienable rights: life, liberty, and ______?
(a) Freedom of speech.
(b) The pursuit of knowledge.
(c) The pursuit of happiness.
(d) The right to bear arms.

4. What Catholic monk instigated the Protestant Reformation?
(a) Martin Luther.
(b) Muhammad.
(c) Johannes Tetzel.
(d) Friedrich Nietzsche.

5. Why did the U.S. ban creating three parent babies?
(a) Economic impact.
(b) Ethical concerns.
(c) Religious beliefs.
(d) Social implications.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what was Santino the chimpanzee at the Furuvik Zoo known?

2. What does the author claim is more dangerous than gunpowder?

3. What non-invasive option are scientists using to learn about stimulating or inhibiting brain activities?

4. Humans learned to ensure that animals could survive and reproduce but what did humans ignore?

5. In the future, some myths and religions will be mightier than ever due to what?

(see the answer key)

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