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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Harari claims that humans are going to replace the principles of natural selection with what other principles?
(a) Theism.
(b) Animism.
(c) Survival of the Fittest.
(d) Artificial Design.

2. What do traditional monotheists consider the unique spark that homo sapiens possess?
(a) Eternal souls.
(b) Greater ability to reason.
(c) Exceptional intelligence.
(d) The ability to communicate.

3. Religion is a deal, whereas spirituality is ___________.
(a) A journey.
(b) An unknown.
(c) A personal experience.
(d) Undefined.

4. What culture invented writing and money?
(a) Siamese.
(b) Greeks.
(c) Sumerians.
(d) Egyptians.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Scientists believe emotions are actually ______.

2. In some civilizations, an extension of exploiting animals was followed by treating certain classes of people in what way?

3. Harari states that what is written on a form is far more important than what?

4. How much of our bodily activities are accomplished without conscious feelings?

5. Harari compares the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden to what revolution?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is an algorithm?

2. What are the two pillars of happiness according to Harari?

3. Why does the theory of evolution spark such controversy?

4. How did hunter-gatherers perceive the relationship between humans and animals?

5. What is the theory of natural selection?

6. According to Harari, what are the key interests of religion and science respectively?

7. What is a "three-parent baby"?

8. What necessities are provided for domesticated animals?

9. Why does Harari say that "Sugar is more dangerous than gunpowder" (15)?

10. What are some of the ways domesticated farm animals are exploited?

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