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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III - Homo Sapiens Loses Control: The Time Bomb in the Laboratory.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who developed the theory of evolution?
(a) Sigmund Freud.
(b) Albert Einstein.
(c) Charles Darwin.
(d) Harry Harlow.

3. The Declaration of Independence declares there are three unalienable rights: life, liberty, and ______?
(a) Freedom of speech.
(b) The right to bear arms.
(c) The pursuit of happiness.
(d) The pursuit of knowledge.

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

5. What percentage of Americans believe God created humans in their current form?
(a) 35%.
(b) 12%.
(c) 46%.
(d) 15%.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How are scientists able to predict a person's desires and decisions?

3. Why is the theory of relativity accepted but the theory of evolution is rejected?

4. Humanism is divided into which three branches?

5. What does Harari say serves as the foundations and pillars of human societies?

(see the answer key)

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