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