The Cosmic Connection by Carl Sagan
  • 1. What is the main theme of 'The Cosmic Connection'?
A) The history of space exploration
B) The interconnectedness of the universe and humanity
C) The future of artificial intelligence
D) The development of the scientific method
  • 2. What method does Sagan propose to search for extraterrestrial intelligence?
A) Space probes
B) Human observation
C) Radio signals
D) Microscopic analysis
  • 3. Sagan discusses the 'Pale Blue Dot' as a reference to which planet?
A) Earth
B) Mars
C) Venus
D) Jupiter
  • 4. Which concept does Sagan use to explain the vastness of time and space?
A) Universal clock
B) Cosmic calendar
C) Chrono-map
D) Galactic timeline
  • 5. What does Sagan suggest is a fundamental aspect of human nature?
A) Stagnation
B) Domination
C) Indifference
D) Exploration
  • 6. In addressing humanity's future, Sagan emphasizes the significance of what?
A) Capitalism
B) Isolationism
C) International cooperation
D) Nationalism
  • 7. Sagan encourages what kind of thinking to confront the mysteries of the universe?
A) Philosophical thinking
B) Scientific thinking
C) Emotional thinking
D) Superstitious thinking
  • 8. What does Sagan claim about the universe's evolution?
A) It is ongoing and dynamic
B) It is predetermined
C) It will soon come to an end
D) It is static and unchanging
  • 9. Sagan speaks about which possibility for the future of human civilization?
A) Time travel
B) Artificial superintelligence
C) Virtual reality
D) Space colonization
  • 10. Sagan stresses the importance of which characteristic for the survival of democracy?
A) Loyalty
B) Blind faith
C) Critical thinking
D) Conformity
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