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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II - Homo Sapiens Gives Meaning to the World: The Humanist Revolution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Harari, what made it possible for Egyptians to build the great pyramids?
(a) Taxes collected from the people.
(b) The system of slaves and masters.
(c) Superb organizational skills.
(d) Extraterrestrial beings.

2. Why does the theory of evolution reject the idea of a human soul?
(a) The soul is invisible.
(b) Evolution is strictly physical.
(c) The soul has no parts.
(d) The soul is a myth.

3. Without some religion, what would it be impossible to maintain?
(a) An ethical society.
(b) Balanced consciousness.
(c) Large-scale social orders.
(d) Personal happiness.

4. Written documents are considered so important they can _____________.
(a) Force people to change their beliefs.
(b) Keep track of historical information.
(c) Have more authority than the government.
(d) Reshape reality to conform to what is written.

5. How much of our bodily activities are accomplished without conscious feelings?
(a) 99%.
(b) 75%.
(c) 89%.
(d) 36%.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harari believe upsets many people about the theory of evolution?

2. What culture invented writing and money?

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

4. In the sixteenth century, what did salvation peddlers do?

5. Religion is a deal, whereas spirituality is ___________.

(see the answer key)

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