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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I - Homo Sapiens Conquers the World: The Anthropocene.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What British explorer first landed on the island of Hawaii?
(a) Christopher Columbus.
(b) Captain James Cook.
(c) Francisco de Eguia.
(d) Galileo Galilei.

2. What does the book's title, Homo Deus, mean?
(a) Two Humanities.
(b) Human God.
(c) Immortal Humans.
(d) Same God.

3. What British mathematician developed the Turing Test?
(a) Clever Hans.
(b) Charles Darwin.
(c) John Mills.
(d) Alan Turing.

4. Animists believe ______.
(a) Humans are superior to all other species.
(b) There is no essential gap separating humans from other animals.
(c) Animals are subject to human whims.
(d) Animals have no souls.

5. What global health campaign wiped out smallpox?
(a) Antibiotics.
(b) Better hygiene.
(c) Vaccinations.
(d) Aspirin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Harari referred to algorithms as __________.

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

4. Why did the U.S. ban creating three parent babies?

5. What is the single greatest constant in history?

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