From Fashion to Cities: Our Year in Review

Question 1

What is a long-term consequence of plastic waste in Taipei?

Accepted Answer

Climate change contribution

Question 2

How does tourism impact Tokyo’s local citizens due to a weaker yen?

Accepted Answer

Higher costs for imported goods

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the “Medieval Innovation Shark Tank” project?

Accepted Answer

To explore how innovations from the Middle Ages changed society

Question 4

What challenge does Taipei face due to urban growth?

Accepted Answer

Air pollution

Question 5

What did a vassal receive in exchange for loyalty and military service?

Accepted Answer

A fief

Question 6

What was one cultural impact of Mongol rule?

Accepted Answer

Exchange of ideas across Silk Road

Question 7

What is a proposed solution for Germany’s energy issue?

Accepted Answer

Small modular reactors (SMRs)

Question 8

What innovation is suggested for Taipei’s plastic waste management?

Accepted Answer

Smart vending machines for recycling

Question 9

Which famous trade route flourished during the Tang Dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Silk Road

Question 10

What caused the Black Death in Europe during the 14th century?

Accepted Answer

A bacteria spread by fleas on rats

Question 11

Which of these is a negative effect of fast fashion?

Accepted Answer

Excessive textile waste

Question 12

What is one ethical alternative to fast fashion?

Accepted Answer

Supporting second-hand clothing

Question 13

What was the name of the trade route used during the transatlantic slave trade?

Accepted Answer

The Triangular Trade

Question 14

Why is the Transatlantic Slave Trade considered a form of systemic injustice?

Accepted Answer

Because it exploited millions based on race and profited from inequality

Question 15

How many liters of water are needed to produce one cotton T-shirt?

Accepted Answer

2,700

Question 16

How can urban systems be innovated to become more sustainable?

Accepted Answer

Expand public transport and green spaces

Question 17

What is a major cause of plastic pollution on the Amalfi Coast?

Accepted Answer

5 million annual tourists

Question 18

Which idea comes from the Magna Carta?

Accepted Answer

Everyone, including the king, must follow the law

Question 19

What is a major issue with New York’s MTA subway system?

Accepted Answer

Constant delays due to maintenance

Question 20

What is one key reason modern slavery still exists today?

Accepted Answer

It often goes hidden and unreported

Question 21

Which best reflects the inequality discussed in the statement of inquiry for Fast Fashion?

Accepted Answer

Some benefit while others bear the environmental and social costs

Question 22

Which of the following was a major danger for enslaved Africans during the Middle Passage?

Accepted Answer

Disease and suffocation in overcrowded conditions

Question 23

What is one measure of a city’s quality of life?

Accepted Answer

Access to healthcare

Question 24

What is the leading cause of death for 10-24-year-olds in South Korea?

Accepted Answer

Suicide

Question 25

What innovation is the Song Dynasty most known for?

Accepted Answer

Gunpowder and paper money

Question 26

What is a consequence of plastic pollution on the Amalfi Coast?

Accepted Answer

Harm to marine life

Question 27

What does the concept of “power” in global trade systems reveal about fast fashion supply chains?

Accepted Answer

Brands have more control than suppliers

Question 28

Which statement best connects the global to the local using the unit’s key concept?

Accepted Answer

A decision in a foreign country can impact local farming practices

Question 29

What can help address mental health issues related to suicide?

Accepted Answer

Online therapy and education

Question 30

Which of the following was a major reason feudalism began to decline?

Accepted Answer

The Black Death and growth of towns

Question 31

What is the main focus of Tokyo’s water management system?

Accepted Answer

Minimizing water leakage

Question 32

Evaluating different perspectives of medieval innovation is important...

Accepted Answer

To understand their social, economic, & ethical impacts

Question 33

Which continents were connected by the Transatlantic Slave Trade?

Accepted Answer

Europe, Africa, and the Americas

Question 34

What tension is created by urban growth, as mentioned in the unit - Sustainable cities' statement of inquiry?

Accepted Answer

Balancing development and sustainability

Question 35

What was the “Middle Passage”?

Accepted Answer

The journey enslaved Africans took across the Atlantic

Question 36

What is a consequence of high suicide rates in South Korea?

Accepted Answer

Workforce reduction

Question 37

Which of these is a solution proposed for Taipei’s waste management?

Accepted Answer

Improving plastic recycling

Question 38

Which of these is a global issue with local impact in Taiwan?

Accepted Answer

Typhoons intensified by climate change

Question 39

Why is Empress Wu Zetian significant in Chinese history?

Accepted Answer

She was the first and only female emperor of China

Question 40

Why was the Magna Carta created in 1215?

Accepted Answer

To limit the power of the king and protect rights

Question 41

What was the main focus of Confucius’ teachings?

Accepted Answer

Harmony through proper behavior and respect in relationships

Question 42

What type of examination system did the Tang Dynasty improve and expand?

Accepted Answer

Civil service exams based on Confucian teachings

Question 43

What is a solution to balance tourism in Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Promote travel to rural areas

Question 44

Which of the following is an example of modern slavery?

Accepted Answer

Being forced to work without pay under threat

Question 45

What was the main purpose of the Terracotta Warriors?

Accepted Answer

To protect the emperor in the afterlife

Question 46

What innovation helped the Mongols maintain control over a large empire?

Accepted Answer

Relay postal system

Question 47

What environmental benefit does effective water management in Tokyo provide?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced public health

Question 48

What concept best explains how global issues affect local communities?

Accepted Answer

Causality

Question 49

Which urban system is most connected to reducing traffic congestion?

Accepted Answer

Metro/public transport

Question 50

Who founded the Mongol Empire?

Accepted Answer

Genghis Khan

Question 51

How much recyclable waste was reported in Taipei in 2023?

Accepted Answer

6.27 million tonnes

Question 52

Which of these reflects a change brought about by innovation in Mongol society?

Accepted Answer

Use of postal relay system and religious tolerance to manage vast empires

Question 53

How did Mongol cultural openness lead to change in Eurasia?

Accepted Answer

It allowed scientific knowledge to spread

Question 54

Why did European powers rely so heavily on enslaved labor in the Americas?

Accepted Answer

Plantation economies required cheap labor

Question 55

Why is Germany facing an energy crisis?

Accepted Answer

Dependence on cheap Russian gas

Question 56

Who was the first emperor to unify China and begin the Qin Dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Qin Shi Huang

Question 57

How does the concept of “causality” help us understand global events like pandemics or climate change?

Accepted Answer

It connects causes and effects across scales

Question 58

When did the Middle Ages occur?

Accepted Answer

500–1500 CE

Question 59

Which innovation could improve New York’s bus system reliability?

Accepted Answer

Dedicated bus lanes

Question 60

Can consumer action really make a difference in reducing the harms of fast fashion?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 61

How can New York’s traffic congestion be addressed according to one source?

Accepted Answer

Implementing congestion pricing

Question 62

Which of the following was a long-term effect of the Black Death?

Accepted Answer

The feudal system began to weaken

Question 63

What goods were commonly traded from Europe to Africa in the slave trade?

Accepted Answer

Weapons, alcohol, and manufactured goods

Question 64

Which form of governance is most involved in managing local public health?

Accepted Answer

Local government

From Fashion to Cities: Our Year in Review

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From Fashion to Cities: Our Year in Review

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