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1
There are many justified critiques of the "Walmart Effect", but what is a major benefit often discussed by economists?
Walmarts lead to the development of wooded areas and grasslands
The mascot for Walmart is a smiley face
Walmart prevents competition in specific neighborhoods and counties
Low income neighborhoods benefit from Walmart's low pricing
2
Chernobyl could've easily been avoided if...
The reactor was built with more care
The staff was paying attention
Fish didn't have legs
They had used boron tipped control rods
3
If Caroline S. Brooks was asked to created an artistic portrait of your favorite teacher, what would it be made out of?
Butter
Their Favorite Food
Their Old Clothing
Their Class Textbooks
4
Who is considered the 1st full-time type designer? He created iconic fonts like Copperplate Gothic and Goudy Old Style?
Johannes Gutenberg
Frederic Goudy
Max Miedinger
William Caslon
5
Aliens have often been used in songs to critique human's negative impact on the Earth, which song is the most hopeful?
Styx's "Come Sail Away"
Parliament's "Mothership Connection: Star Child"
Ace Frehley's "Space Invader"
Ella Fitzgerald's "Two Little Men in a Flying Saucer"
6
What was significant about the First Italic Typeface introduced in 1501?
It aimed to improve readability by making letterforms more distinguishable.
It was the first font with extreme stroke contrast
It allowed even more text to fit onto a page.
It was the first sans serif font.
7
Which is not a factor that limits paleo artists' attempts at recreating extinct animals?
Some animals change between childhood and adulthood
Soft tissues, hair, and feathers do not fossilize
Many animal skeletons are incomplete
They do not have access to the fossils
8
If you could time travel to the past, what is your biggest problem when trying to buy your favorite childhood product?
It would be difficult to talk to the cashier
The nostalgia would be too much
There was no Line Pay back then
The money would be different
9
What significant invention in the mid-15th century revolutionized the production of books?
the telegraph
the fountain pen
the printing press
the typewriter
10
While some artists disagree with using AI, which artist would agree with you using AI on your next art assignment?
Kehinde Wiley
Julian van Dieken
Gordon Ramsey
Artemisia Gentileschi
11
Which type of map would minimize the amount of distortion?
Cylindrical Map
Stereographic
Mercator Map
Globe
12
According to Suzume, what caused the Fukushima nuclear disaster?
A giant worm from another dimension
A tsunami
A sabotage attempt by a spy posing as a powerplant worker
A bomb detonated in the middle of the ocean
13
Where was Joe Woodland when he had the idea for the first bar code?
in the military
a supermarket
in college
a beach in Miami
14
Someone with 200 spare army boots is most likely to make which work of art?
Missa
Judith and Holofernes
The Opening of the Diet 1683
The Ocher Atelier
15
Which of the following shows does not utilize the literary device of "alternate history"?
Yellowstone
The Man in the High Castle
For All Mankind
Loki
16
Young Sheldon would most enjoy a trip to which of these cities?
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Gondar, Ethiopia
Howick, New Zealand
Ravenna, USA
17
What was the primary purpose of Gutenberg's Blackletter Calligraphy?
To introduce extreme stroke contrast
To create attention-grabbing headlines
To improve readability
To fit more text on a single page
18
Many modern musicians share or sell music for use on social media before making it big, which mirrors the career of...
the Backstreet Boys
Arturo Toscanini
Ludwig von Beethoven
Charles Dibdin
19
Which leader would most likely say: "There are some weeks when nothing happens, but some classes when weeks happen."
Suga
Benjamin Franklin
Angela Merkel
Vladmir Lenin
20
What is the significance of the switch from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar?
It introduced leap years for the first time
It was based on lunar cycles instead of solar cycles
It was more accurate
It started on Jan 1st
21
Who are the Mennonites in Belize?
Killed one man to save a hundred thousand
Destroyed their mechanical looms
Took 80 years to carve their entire canon into wooden tablets
Prefer horses and buggies over Limos and Teslas
22
Which of the following written languages would be the most difficult for us to interpret and learn from?
Nbisidi
Cuneiform
Runes
Geoglyphs
23
Blending fantasy and real tragedies can be controversial. Which film was criticized for referencing the 2011 tsunami?
Suzume
Your Name
The Simpson's Movie
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
24
What prompted the recent change in London Underground's typeface?
Government regulation
Aesthetic preferences of commuters
Social media's growing influence
Technological advancements in printing
25
What is one of the main reasons cited for the backlash against self-checkout technology?
Higher merchandise losses due to errors and theft
Increased efficiency
Reduced labor expenses
Enhanced customer experience
26
What is the main advantage of Amazon Go stores over traditional shops?
"Just walk out" shopping experience
No need for physical cash
Faster checkout process
Lower prices on all items
27
Which font type aimed to fit more text on a single page by simplifying letterforms?
Old Style
Roman typeface
Slab Serif
Modern Serifs
28
Which font type, introduced in the 1780s, is best suited for headlines and display uses?
Old Style
Modern Serifs
Sans Serif
Slab Serif
29
What historical insight can be gained from studying old menus?
Insights into changing attitudes towards technology
Details about prices and popular dishes of the time
Explanations for the decline in certain food items
Information about past restaurant décor
30
Who do many scholars call ‘the world’s first historian’?
Vitaly Komar
Herodotus
Alexander Melamid
Marat
31
What was the problem for the casting of Richard III by the The Globe Theatre in London?
The actor was too good-looking
The actor was black
The actor wasn't disabled
The actor was a woman
32
Which group of people introduced the earliest record-keeping systems?
Mongols
Sumerians
Russians
Chinese
33
The first Roman typeface was made by which font-natic?
William Caslon I
Johannes Gutenburg
Nicholas Jensen
John Baskerville
34
Who gets credit for creating the 1st Roman typeface, revolutionizing typography by enabling more text to fit on 1 page?
Aldus Manutius
William Caslon
Johannes Gutenberg
Nicolas Jenson
35
One of the most advertised benefits of Cryptocurrencies is also its biggest complaint by governments, which is...
It is easier for citizens to use cashless payment apps
It is harder for police to track illegal money and purchases
It is more difficult for governments to translate currencies exchange
It is difficult to explain what a blockchain is
36
Why did the English riot in 1752?
A tariff was imposed on art
They disliked how friendly the government was to the French
They were upset and confused about the loss of 11 days
The government was way too harsh with executing civilians
37
What is one significant aspect of typography that Phinney emphasizes?
Its connection to fashion and furniture design.
Its historical roots.
Its impact on branding.
Its role in psychological research.
38
According to the concept of "kusoge", which of the following would be the most popular?
Retro gaming and polaroid cameras
A Taylor Swift Cover of the "Rick Rolling" Song
Lo-fi Beats and Music Apps
Thrift Store Clothes and Pinterest Boards
39
Why did Anne Theriault find QR code menus inconvenient?
They require internet access
They are difficult to scan
They disrupt shared dining experiences
They lack aesthetic appeal
40
What tactic is NOT mentioned in the article as a method used by some customers to exploit self-checkout systems?
Using mobile payment apps
Walking out without paying
Swapping items
Not scanning an item
41
What prompted the font change within the U.S. State Department?
Complaints from employees regarding visual impairment issues
A government mandate to modernize office practices
Secretary Antony Blinken's personal preference
A suggestion from Microsoft's Office team
42
What type of font did Gutenberg's Blackletter Calligraphy use?
Blackletter
Italic Typeface
Roman typeface
Sans Serif
43
The presidential election was won by a prisoner in which country?
Pakistan
India
Bangladesh
Palestine
44
According to Anne Theriault's article, what was one of the chief pleasures she experienced while in Italy?
Shopping for souvenirs
Reading the menu descriptions
Sightseeing famous landmarks
Attending cultural events
45
What was the main difficulty in printing the bull's-eye bar code?
Developing a rotating turret of ballpoint pens
Ensuring accuracy in the printing process
Finding a suitable material for printing
Avoiding imperfections that could render the system unworkable
46
Which of these artists used Charlie Brown in one of their artworks?
Kaws
Banksy
Betye Saar
Andy Warhol
47
Why did Microsoft decide to change the name of the font from Bierstadt to Aptos?
Aptos sounded more modern and appealing.
Bierstadt was difficult to pronounce.
Users didn't take the name Bierstadt seriously.
Aptos was preferred by the font designer, Steve Matteson.
48
What is backpropagation used for?
Managing water levels by implementing dams
Training neural networks
A de-extinction method similar to back-breeding
Spreading misinformation
49
What was Erika Iris Simmons' motivation to make something out of her cassette tapes?
She knew that her tapes were useless
She could make more money off of cassette tape sculptures
She had a crush on Jim Morrison
She wanted to make history with a new innovative form of art
50
What is the name of the new default font chosen by Microsoft for its productivity apps like Word and Outlook?
Calibri
Aptos
Helvetica
Bierstadt
