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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. In the sixteenth century, what did salvation peddlers do?
(a) Sold indulgences.
(b) Absolved sin.
(c) Preached Lutheran values.
(d) Opposed the pope.

2. Humans can do whatever they choose and are only constrained by what?
(a) Their own ignorance.
(b) Their understanding of technology.
(c) Their power in society.
(d) Their access to education.

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 two types of abilities to humans have?
(a) Cognitive and emotional.
(b) Physical and cognitive.
(c) Cognitive and behavioral.
(d) Physical and sensory.

5. In the future, some myths and religions will be mightier than ever due to what?
(a) The decline of the theory of evolution.
(b) Dreams of immortality.
(c) The rise of Darwinsim.
(d) The rise of science.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the single greatest constant in history?

2. What does Harari claim is necessary for scientific advancements?

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

4. In medieval Europe, if people wanted the answer to an important question, they would do which of the following?

5. Animists believe ______.

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