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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do scientists deny the existence of God?

2. The invention of writing enabled humans to organize societies in what manner?

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

4. What is the single greatest constant in history?

5. What hunter-gatherer society still embraces the principles of animism?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the official epoch we live in today? Why does the author suggest the epoch should be called the Anthropocene epoch?

3. What is the history that influences people to have a lawn in front of their houses?

4. What strategy do people with no real power use to influence political change?

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

6. According to Harari, what is the cause of most misunderstandings between science and religion?

7. What type of warfare does Harari say could allow small countries and groups to fight superpowers?

8. What invention allowed humans to tell longer stories and organize their societies?

9. What are the three ways humans can be upgraded into gods?

10. Why does the author state that in practice the life of an American is valued more than the life of an Afghan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain why small groups of organized individuals are able to lead large groups of people to achieve a specific outcome.

Essay Topic 2

How does the attempt to realize the humanist dream undermine its foundations?

Essay Topic 3

What is the time bomb Harari is referring to in the chapter "The Time Bomb in the Laboratory"?

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