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WSC General Quiz 2024
WSC General Quiz 2024
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1
Jürgen Habermas argued that the "public sphere" didn't exist in the Middle Ages.
True
False
2
Steve Jobs was fired from Apple in 1987
True
False
3
What has the Girsu Project achieved so far in its collaboration with Iraqi colleagues?
Detailed mapping of irrigation systems in Girsu
Investigation of the world's earliest bridge
Discovery of ancient Mesopotamian trade routes
Creation of new urban centers in modern Iraq
4
What significant problem associated with self-checkout machines has led some retailers to reduce their use?
They require frequent maintenance.
They increase labor costs.
They are often slow and unreliable.
Higher merchandise losses caused by customer errors and shoplifting.
5
Ino Tadataka was the name of the man who set out on a quest to walk all around Japan to map it out
False
True
6
Which traditional Japanese calendar feature divides the year into 24 seasonal periods and 72 microseasons?
Rokuyō
Sekku
Sekki
Eto
7
What unique aspects of ancient Roman life can visitors explore at Ostia Antica compared to Rome and Pompeii?
Religious center with numerous temples and shrines.
Ostia Antica reveals ancient life through communal restrooms and baths.
Ostia Antica primarily showcases ancient Roman military architecture
Residential areas for Rome's elite with grand villas and gardens.
8
Who wrote the phrase "there are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks in which decades happen."
Vladimir Lenin
Joseph Stalin
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Sengoku Jidai
9
Does knowing more about the past limit or enhance our ability to reimagine the present?
It enriches our understanding of cultural and societal developments.
It enhances our ability to reimagine the present by providing lessons
It creates a bias that affects our judgment of current events.
It limits our ability to reimagine the present by anchoring us in olden day
10
What was the proposed cost in 1908 to build a full-scale replica of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Detroit?
$48,000,000
$24,000,000
$8,000,000
$36,000,000
11
What is the Public Domain, and how does it come to be?
Properties that are deemed culturally significant by international bodies
Properties available due to expired, lost, or unrenewed copyrights
Properties that are donated to the public by private entities
Properties that are created by the government for public use
12
What was the alternate title for Quynh Anh's song "Hello Vietnam"
Xie Xie Vietnam
Goodbye Vietnam
Hey There Vietnam
Bonjour Vietnam
13
What is a significant memory the speaker recalls about their father in "Father's Old Blue Cardigan"?
The father always wore the cardigan during winter.
The father in the driveway, wearing a cardigan on a hot July afternoon.
The father telling stories by the fireplace.
The father cooking in the kitchen.
14
What aspect of Marcel Duchamp's legacy has recent scholarship and centennial celebrations of his "Fountain" emphasized?
The intricate and often enigmatic symbolism in his work.
His pioneering role in the development of digital art.
His influence on the rise of abstract expressionism.
The integration of performance art in his artistic practice.
15
The Hollywood Writer's Strike happened because Writers feared AI will take over their jobs
False
True
16
The "Assassin's Creed" game series features a conflict between Assassins and Rogues spanning various historical periods.
True
False
17
What significant event led Claude Monet to leave the First Regiment of African Light Cavalry in Algeria?
He completed his seven-year tour.
He received a scholarship to study art in Paris.
He was struck by typhoid fever.
He decided to pursue a different career.
18
What is the main difference between originalists and living constitutionalists?
Both support large amounts of judicial flexibility
Living constitutionalists doesn't change the text; originalists change text
Both follow strict interpretation of the Constitution
Living constitutionalists adapt; originalists preserve the text
19
Who were the figures responsible for designing and implementing the Poble Espanyol for the 1929 World Fair in Barcelona?
Antoni Gaudí, Francesc Berenguer, and Josep Maria Jujol
Santiago Calatrava, Rafael Moneo, and Luis Barragán
Francesc Folguera, Ramón Reventós, Miquel Utrillo, and Xavier Nogués
Juan Miró, Pablo Picasso, and Federico García Lorca
20
Which painting is this picture?
Judith with the Head of Holofernes | Michael Wolgemut & Wilhelm (1493)
Judith and Holofernes | Pedro Americo (1880)
Judith and Holofernes | Giorgio Vasari (1554)
Judith Slaying Holofernes | Artemisia Gentileschi (1612-13)
21
The Daily Show is a fake news program that frequently invents stories and lacks journalistic responsibility.
True
False
22
What catalyzed the craze of barbecuing during the Mid-Autumn Festival in Taiwan?
An advertising competition between two soy sauce manufacturers in the 1980s
An ancient tradition passed down for generations
A cultural exchange program with Western countries
An initiative by the Taiwanese government to promote local cuisine
23
What is the best strategy to avoid the commodification of culture?
Produce films highlighting traditional customs.
Host public festivals to showcase cultural heritage.
Focus on digital marketing to promote cultural experiences.
Facilitate cultural exchange through genuine interactions.
24
Fujifilm sold 3.5 million units of their Instax cameras in 2019, up from 100,000 units in 2004.
True
False
25
What were the main activities and goals of the Eat Spain Up! series initiated by Gloria and Luis Miguel Rodríguez?
Highlighting Spain's technological advancements in global tech expos.
Featuring Spain's modern art through international exhibition and workshops
Promoting Spanish literature through book fairs and film festivals.
Boosting tourism and exports by showcasing Spanish cuisine and culture.
26
Public Transport in London is cheaper than in Tallinn
False
True
27
Amazon has completely taken over the market for bookstores, eliminating Barnes & Noble as competition
True
False
28
Which significant typeface was created by William Caslon IV in 1816?
Sans-serif typeface
Modern Roman typeface
Old Style typeface
Transitional typeface
29
What is the biggest controversy surrounding the depiction of the Dahomey kingdom in "The Woman King"?
the film glorifies the violent actions of the Dahomey women warriors
The main characters never existed
The film depicts the Dahomey as having no involvement in the slave trade
The film is criticized for focusing too much on fictional elements
30
Sam Bankman-Fried was the Founder of Theranos
True
False
31
Who played Abraham Lincoln in the 2012 Film Lincoln?
Gregory Day
Jason Robards
Daniel-Day Lewis
Billy Campbell
32
In what year was "Pink Flamingo" by Alyona Sviridova released, and what is a central theme reflected in the lyrics?
1990; Nostalgia
2000; Social commentary
1998; Love and heartbreak
1994; Fantasy and escapism
33
What is the origin of the prayer Suzume to close the doors and prevent natural disasters in their world?
The prayer was created solely for dramatic effect
The prayer was added last minute without any significant meaning
It was inspired by traditional Japanese prayers
The prayer is from an ancient Japanese text on natural disasters.
34
In Mong-Lan's poem "Elegy," what word is used to measure years?
Trees
Meals
Aeons
Hope
35
What is this Banksy piece called?
Charlie Brown Gasoline
Charlie Brown Firestarter
Charlie Brown Crazy
Charlie Brown Firecracker
36
What is a defining characteristic of a McMansion?
Unique architectural style
Small and energy-efficient design
High construction cost and long build time
Mass-produced, large, and opulent with poor design quality
