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S2's Great Big Conspiracy Quiz Quiz!
S2's Great Big Conspiracy Quiz Quiz!
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1
Select the word most similar to 'hoax'
Shock
Frighten
Trick
Intimidate
2
Pick the word that is most similar to 'mainstream'
Ordinary
Irregular
Unusual
Alternative
3
People believe in conspiracy theories because of...
Adrenalin
Serotonin
Dopamine
Hormones
4
What is 'critical thinking'?
making a quick decision about something
the analysis of facts to form a judgment
spending a lot of time thinking about something
being suspicious of everyone around you
5
The illuminati are...
people who believe in conspiracy theories
people claiming to possess special enlightenment or knowledge of something
people who have an IQ score above 145
lizards
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Why has belief in conspiracy theories increased in the last 10-20 years?
Use of social media has increased
More people have been born
People are getting less intelligent
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What did Michael Jackson allegedly do that started conspiracy theories about his death?
He moonwalked out of the coroner's van
He sent a text message
He conducted his own funeral ceremony
He walked out of the coroner's van
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Which of these celebrities is not suspected of being a member of the Illuminati?
Taylor Swift
Beyonce
Billie Eilish
Lady Gaga
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Fake news is intentionally misleading
True
False
10
What is an algorithm?
a device to measure and alter pitch in vocal and instrumental music
a set of rules to be followed, usually by a computer
a type of metric line used in traditional poetry and drama
software that spies on you
11
What is the optimum age for believing in conspiracy theories?
44
14
24
64
12
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a fake news article
An unusual website URL
Very brief (short)
Emotional language
Spelling mistakes
13
Which of these was NOT questioned by moon landing conspiracy theorists?
The flag is waving in zero gravity/atmosphere
There are no stars in the footage or photographs
Video cameras were not invented in 1969
The astronauts boots don't match the footprints they left
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To 'debunk' a theory is to prove it is correct
True
False
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'Alternative facts' are still facts
True
False
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Which is the odd one out?
Misinformation
Disinformation
Information
Fake News
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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?
To try to convince the reader to agree with your viewpoint
To tell a story with convincing characters
To provide a balanced argument on a topic
To describe an event
18
Misinformation does not intend to cause any harm
False
True
19
Area 51 is in Canada.
True
False
20
Which of these is NOT a conspiracy theory.
Covid-19 is man made
Justin Bieber is a lizard
Global warming
The 1969 moon landing was faked
