1. Harari sets out to answer the question “what explains the rise of humans?” What conclusions does he make about that question? Did you find his explanation convincing? Why or why not? Your answer should be 3-4 sentences long and is worth 5 points.

2. Alemseged is a paleoanthropologist. Based on his talk, what do you think paleoanthropologists do? What are the challenges they face in their work? Why is their work important? Your answer should be 3-4 sentences long and is worth 5 points.

3. Alemseged is searching for the roots of humanity. Why is that such an important question? What conclusions does he come to through his research? Do you find his conclusions convincing? Why or why not? Your answer should be 5-6 sentences long and is worth 10 points.