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SBP_WSC2024: Hindsight Needs Corrective Lenses
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What was Lin Manuel Miranda's inspiration for writing Hamilton?
C) His personal experiences
B) Historical events and modern culture
A) Modern politics
D) The success of other Broadway musicals
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15. What is one significant challenge in deciphering the quipu system?
C) Absence of numeric information
B) Lack of existing examples
D) Presence of a corresponding language
A) Destruction during Spanish colonial rule
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11. Which of the following writing systems is associated with rock carvings made by removing part of a rock’s surface?
B) Cuneiform
C) Petroglyphs
D) Nsibidi
A) Hieroglyphics
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1. What sparked the debate over color-blind casting in recent times?
B) The release of Hamilton on Disney+
D) The criticism faced by The Simpsons for its casting choices
A) The casting of Jodie Smith as the Queen of England
C) The casting of black actors in traditionally white roles
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12. Where are the oldest cluster of petroglyphs thought to be located?
D) China
C) Iran
A) Egypt
B) Greece
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3. What extends beyond Hamilton in terms of facing criticism for color-blind casting?
A) West Side Story
D) The Office
C) Friends
B) The Lion King
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What is the primary concern regarding color-blind casting, according to the article?
D) Perpetuation of racial stereotypes
B) Undermining the experiences of marginalized communities
C) Lack of diversity in the industry
A) Erasure of historical accuracy
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What sparked the debate over color-blind casting in recent times?
C) The casting of white roles by BIPOC actors in traditional norms
A) The casting of Jodie Smith in the Channel 5 series rendition of Hamilton
D) The adaptation of The Great Gatsby with diverse casting choices
B) The release of Hamilton on Disney+
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1. Who directed the film "Gandhi" starring Ben Kingsley in the titular role?
C) Martin Scorsese
D) Quentin Tarantino
A) Steven Spielberg
B) Richard Attenborough
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14. Which society primarily used quipu as a recording device?
B) Incan society
C) Mesopotamian civilization
D) Ancient Greece
A) Ancient Egypt
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6. Where was the Dispilio Tablet found?
A) Egypt
D) Mesopotamia
C) Rome
B) Greece
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What does Hamilton set a precedent for in terms of casting methods?
B) Encouraging arbitrary casting choices
C) Challenging traditional norms and encouraging diverse representations
D) Prioritizing race over talent in casting decisions
A) Emphasizing historical accuracy above all else
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7. What was the primary purpose of oracle bones in Ancient China?
C) Divination ceremonies
B) Writing love letters
A) Food production
D) Recording historical events
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5. Who recognized Tien Hoi's performance in "A Sleepless Night"?
B) General Vo Nguyen Giap
C) Hollywood actors and directors
A) President Ho Chi Minh
D) Tien Hoi's family
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13. What is the primary usage of the Nsibidi system?
A) Collecting data
B) Love affairs
C) Divination ceremonies
D) Organizing troops
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What example is given to illustrate the potential of color-conscious casting?
D) The casting of August Wilson's plays
B) The release of Hamilton on Disney+
A) The casting of Jodie Smith in Hamilton
C) The adaptation of The Great Gatsby
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4. What is advocated for in addressing the issues surrounding color-blind casting?
D) Continuing the status quo
A) Ignoring race and ethnicity in casting decisions
B) Creating new spaces for white actors
C) Considering race and ethnicity in casting decisions
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3. What is the primary usage of the Nsibidi system?
A) Collecting data
D) Organizing troops
C) Divination ceremonies
B) Love affairs
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3. What was particularly noteworthy about Ben Kingsley's portrayal of Gandhi?
B) His capture of Gandhi's essence with wisdom, generosity, and humor
D) His controversial views on certain issues
A) His use of extensive makeup
C) His physical resemblance to Gandhi
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4. Despite his flaws, what does Gandhi's legacy continue to do, according to the text?
B) It prompts reflection on the complexities of his character
D) It discourages critical thinking
A) It continues to inspire
C) It has been forgotten
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8. What is a common feature of cyclons?
A) They are made of animal bones
C) They contain decipherable inscriptions
D) They are cylindrical stones
B) They are brightly colored
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4. Which society primarily used quipu as a recording device?
A) Ancient Egypt
B) Incan society
C) Mesopotamian civilization
D) Ancient Greece
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5. What does the text suggest about representing historical figures like Gandhi?
C) They always accurately represent the complexities of the figure
A) They provide a completely accurate portrayal
D) They are not important for reflection on modern-day "heroes"
B) They cannot provide a completely accurate portrayal
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5. What is one significant challenge in deciphering the quipu system?
B) Lack of existing examples
C) Absence of numeric information
A) Destruction during Spanish colonial rule
D) Presence of a corresponding language
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2. Where are the oldest cluster of petroglyphs thought to be located?
B) Greece
D) China
C) Iran
A) Egypt
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9. What is one modern form of geoglyphs mentioned in the text?
B) Graffiti art
A) Cave paintings
C) Land Art Movement
D) Nazca Lines
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What does the article suggest about Hollywood's occasional success in diversity casting?
B) It challenges societal norms effectively
A) It is often arbitrary and inconsequential to the plot
C) It perpetuates racial stereotypes
D) It focuses solely on historical accuracy
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2. Who was staunchly against color-blind casting, according to the text?
D) Arthur Miller
A) Lin Manuel Miranda
C) William Shakespeare
B) August Wilson
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2. What impact did the film "Gandhi" have upon its release in 1982?
B) It was criticized for its inaccurate portrayal of Gandhi
A) It received 11 Oscars
D) It received 8 out of the 11 Oscars in 1983
C) It made no significant impact
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Which playwright was mentioned as being against color-blind casting?
A) Lin Manuel Miranda
C) William Shakespeare
B) August Wilson
D) Arthur Miller
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1. What was notable about Tien Hoi's portrayal of Ho Chi Minh in "A Sleepless Night"?
C) He needed minimal makeup due to his natural resemblance
B) He resembled an older version of Ho Chi Minh
D) He portrayed Ho Chi Minh as a villainous character
A) He used extensive makeup
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10. Which ancient society primarily used runestones?
D) Mayans
B) Ancient Greeks
C) Vikings
A) Ancient Egyptians
