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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In most Semitic languages, what does "Eve" mean?
(a) Woman.
(b) Helper.
(c) Snake.
(d) Mother.

2. What does Harari say serves as the foundations and pillars of human societies?
(a) Stories.
(b) Money.
(c) Religion.
(d) Writing.

3. The invention of writing enabled humans to organize societies in what manner?
(a) Under commandments given by God.
(b) As a bureaucratic society.
(c) In an algorithmic fashion.
(d) In a hierarchical framework.

4. How does censorship work in the twenty-first century?
(a) Limiting information flow.
(b) Flooding people with irrelevant information.
(c) Centralizing information.
(d) Speeding up data-processing.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Harari, what is the correct classification of sensations and emotions?

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

4. Humanism claims that instead of looking to a supreme being or authority to define meaning, people should rely on _______.

5. What is the Problem of Other Minds?

(see the answer key)

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