- 1. Factfulness by Hans Rosling is a compelling and enlightening book that challenges readers to rethink their perceptions of the world through a data-driven lens. Rosling, along with his co-authors Anna Rosling Rönnlund and Ola Rosling, presents a powerful argument against the pervasive misconceptions that cloud our understanding of global trends and statistics. The book emphasizes the importance of empirical evidence and rational thinking, highlighting how our brains are often wired to perceive a world that is more dire and bleak than it actually is. By breaking down complex data into accessible concepts, Rosling illustrates ten instincts that distort our grasp of reality, such as the gap instinct, negativity instinct, and the urgency instinct, urging us to adopt a more fact-based worldview. Through captivating anecdotes, enlightening charts, and a wealth of statistics, Factfulness not only informs but also inspires readers to embrace optimism and recognize the advances that humanity has made over the years. It is a call to action to become more informed citizens who engage with reality, allowing us to address the challenges of the present and future with clarity and hope.
According to Rosling, how many income levels divide humanity?
A) Five
B) Four
C) Three
D) Seven
- 2. What is the 'gap instinct' according to Rosling?
A) The gap between rich and poor countries
B) The instinct to avoid gaps in knowledge
C) Dividing things into two distinct groups with a gap between
D) The tendency to bridge communication gaps
- 3. What percentage of the world's population lives in low-income countries?
A) 75%
B) 9%
C) 25%
D) 50%
- 4. What dramatic global improvement does Rosling highlight?
A) Climate change has been solved
B) Extreme poverty has been cut in half
C) All countries are now democratic
D) Income equality has been achieved
- 5. What is the 'negativity instinct'?
A) Always being pessimistic
B) Ignoring negative information
C) Noticing bad news more than good news
D) Focusing only on positive outcomes
- 6. What percentage of one-year-old children are vaccinated against diseases?
A) 65%
B) 80%
C) 50%
D) 95%
- 7. What is the 'straight line instinct'?
A) Drawing straight conclusions
B) Linear thinking patterns
C) Assuming trends will continue straight
D) Preferring direct communication
- 8. What percentage of girls finish primary school in low-income countries?
A) 30%
B) 45%
C) 75%
D) 60%
- 9. What dramatic change occurred in global child mortality since 1950?
A) Decreased from 14% to 4%
B) Increased from 5% to 10%
C) Decreased from 20% to 15%
D) Remained the same at 8%
- 10. What is the 'size instinct'?
A) Measuring everything accurately
B) Underestimating large numbers
C) Getting things out of proportion
D) Overestimating small details
- 11. How has global life expectancy changed since 1800?
A) Decreased due to diseases
B) Increased by 10 years
C) Doubled to over 70 years
D) Remained the same
- 12. What organization did Hans Rosling co-found?
A) Gapminder Foundation
B) World Data Organization
C) Rosling Data Center
D) Global Facts Institute
- 13. Which instinct makes us notice the bad more than the good?
A) The Urgency Instinct
B) The Generalization Instinct
C) The Negativity Instinct
D) The Destiny Instinct
- 14. Which instinct makes us seek simple solutions?
A) The Fear Instinct
B) The Size Instinct
C) The Urgency Instinct
D) The Single Perspective Instinct
- 15. Which instinct makes us take immediate action without thinking?
A) The Blame Instinct
B) The Fear Instinct
C) The Size Instinct
D) The Urgency Instinct
- 16. Which instinct makes us generalize from a single example?
A) The Generalization Instinct
B) The Single Perspective Instinct
C) The Fear Instinct
D) The Blame Instinct
- 17. What was the main source of Rosling's data?
A) Corporate reports
B) Government propaganda
C) International institutions like UN and World Bank
D) Social media surveys
- 18. Which instinct makes us believe things are predetermined?
A) The Single Perspective Instinct
B) The Generalization Instinct
C) The Destiny Instinct
D) The Urgency Instinct
- 19. How many people live on Level 4 (highest income) worldwide?
A) 3 billion
B) 500 million
C) 2 billion
D) 1 billion
- 20. Which instinct makes us focus on frightening things?
A) The Blame Instinct
B) The Negativity Instinct
C) The Urgency Instinct
D) The Fear Instinct
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