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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 Human Spark .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Harari say American lives are valued more than the lives of the average Afghan?
(a) Afghanistan is not as developed as America.
(b) America is larger than Afghanistan.
(c) More money is invested in the education, health and safety of Americans.
(d) Americans make more money than Afghans.

2. As a result of the Agricultural Revolution, humans insured the survival and reproduction of domesticated animals while ignoring what?
(a) The subjective needs of animals.
(b) The means of distribution.
(c) Population control.
(d) The natural habitat of animals.

3. What French philosopher believed only humans feel and crave?
(a) Denis Diderot.
(b) Albert Einstein.
(c) Rene Descartes.
(d) Voltaire.

4. When did the idea of having green lawns around dwellings begin?
(a) In ancient Greece.
(b) In the Middle Ages.
(c) With the invention of tennis.
(d) In the early 20th century.

5. To raise global happiness, what has to be done?
(a) Increase global GDP.
(b) Follow the teachings of Buddha.
(c) Increase distribution of Ritalin.
(d) Manipulation of the human biochemistry.

Short Answer Questions

1. One core emotion shared by all mammals is ___________.

2. Which country was the first to recognize animals as sentient beings?

3. What does the book's title, Homo Deus, mean?

4. What is the Problem of Other Minds?

5. What does Harari consider the best reason to learn history?

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