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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III - Homo Sapiens Loses Control: The Data Religion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The invention of writing enabled humans to organize societies in what manner?
(a) As a bureaucratic society.
(b) Under commandments given by God.
(c) In an algorithmic fashion.
(d) In a hierarchical framework.

2. According to Harari, what causes many of Africa's present-day problems?
(a) The enslavement of Africa's best workers.
(b) Weak leadership in African countries.
(c) The disintegration of colonialism.
(d) The fact that African borders make little sense.

3. What does Harari say serves as the foundations and pillars of human societies?
(a) Money.
(b) Stories.
(c) Religion.
(d) Writing.

4. What is the danger humans face as intelligence and consciousness are uncoupled?
(a) Taking drugs due to boredom.
(b) Losing their economic value.
(c) Being replaced by androids.
(d) Losing their freedom of speech.

5. What has replaced deploying large armies in today's military?
(a) Drones and cyber-worms.
(b) Misleading social media information.
(c) Cybersecurity and satellite jamming.
(d) Drones and satellite photos.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did capitalism win the Cold War?

2. What is the single greatest constant in history?

3. What was the first deadly disease Europeans brought to North America?

4. Why do scientists believe in the mind, or consciousness, but not the soul?

5. Harari claims that humans are not individuals they are _________.

(see the answer key)

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