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1
What is the primary goal of the Gisru Project?
To uncover and document the remains of the city.
To explore the trade routes of ancient Ur.
To study the religious practices of ancient Nineveh.
To excavate the ruins of Babylon.
2
What three writing types does the Rosetta stone have on it?
Egyptian hieroglyphs, Latin, Sanskrit
Egyptian hieroglyphs, Demotic script, Ancient Greek
Ancient hieroglyphs, Mayan hieroglyphs
Egyptian hieroglyphs, Ancient Arabic, Old English
3
Which type of map would minimize the amount of distortion?
Mercator Map
Cylindrical Map
Globe
Stereographic
4
What is Tricia's favourite colour?
Yellow
Purple
Orange
Pink
5
What is in the picture below?
Shark fin
Aeroplane wing
Rudder
Steel from Steelworks
6
Which of the following visions of future is currently still a fictional?
supersonic transport
flying car
metaverse
cyberpunk
7
Taposiris Magna Stele is most like...
Petra
Rosetta Stone
Borobudur
Ocomtun
8
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
9
What is the main advantage of Amazon Go stores over traditional shops?
Faster checkout process
"Just walk out" shopping experience
Lower prices on all items
No need for physical cash
10
Where can I buy a hot chicken and alcohol in one place?
The Eyre
The Westlands
Tandoori Guru
Bottle n Bird
11
How many months does it have on the Aztec Stone calendar?
12
6
18
24
12
How many ex alumni do we have working at the college in 2024?
5
6
7
4
13
How many football teams are there in Whyalla?
5
8
7
6
14
Who does Scott King coach in basketball?
Steelers
Titans
Wildcats
Demons
15
What was the identified setback of the Blackletter typeface?
They take too much space on the page.
Letters are too thin.
They are too easy to read.
It is too black.
16
Pete is missing a tooth
False
True
17
Many modern musicians share or sell music for use on social media before making it big, which mirrors the career of...
the Backstreet Boys
Charles Dibdin
Ludwig von Beethoven
Arturo Toscanini
18
In which game is Lord Blackthorn the newly reigning tyrant?
The Oregon Trail
Ultima V
Street FIghter IV
Assassins Creed
19
Who's the guy with the hat?
Hitler
Lenin
Trump
Stalin
20
Sutton Hoo is...
the site of the Titanic
an ancient underwater city
a site with lots of Anglo Saxon pieces and a well-preserved ship
a site with the bones of Homo Robustus
21
Ardi is...
a more complete skeleton than Lucy
the same species as Lucy
only walk using all four limbs
Older than Lucy
22
Chernobyl could've easily been avoided if...
They had used boron tipped control rods
Fish didn't have legs
The staff was paying attention
The reactor was built with more care
23
Why did the English riot in 1752?
The government was way too harsh with executing civilians
They were upset and confused about the loss of 11 days
A tariff was imposed on art
They disliked how friendly the government was to the French
24
Ocomtun is...
in Puerto Rico
in Brazil
in Mexico
in Ecuador
25
How many pubs are there in Whyalla?
7
6
8
5
26
Pompeii was...
an ancient library in the hills of Mexico
a cave painting in the south of France
an advanced civilisation which was destroyed in a volcano
a stone tablet used to translate hieroglyphs
27
Which of the following statements
IS NOT
the reason why people play retro games?
Emulation and digital distribution platforms
a strong sense of nostalgia
lack the complex features, mechanics
more accessible gaming experience
28
Which video game would this video most represent?
Seven Cities of Gold
The Oregon Trail
Doom
Sid Meier's Pirates
29
Which culture is associated with this outfit?
German
Vietnamese
Korean
Russian
30
According to Anne Theriault, what was one of the chief pleasures she experienced while in Italy?
Reading the menu descriptions
Sightseeing famous landmarks
Attending cultural events
Shopping for souvenirs
31
What was the House of Wisdom?
Abbasid hospital in Baghdad, Iraq that was destroyed by the Mongols.
Abbasid museum in Baghdad, Iraq that was destroyed by the Mongols.
Abbasid library in Baghdad, Iraq that was destroyed by the Mongols.
Abbasid burial ground in Baghdad, Iraq that was destroyed by the Mongols.
32
How many duplicates of the Lascaux caves are there?
4
1
2
3
33
Where was the fastest man's footprint found?
Australia
Africa
Asia
Europe
34
What prompted the recent change in London Underground's typeface?
Aesthetic preferences of commuters
Social media's growing influence
Technological advancements in printing
Government regulation
35
Where was Joe Woodland when he had the idea for the first bar code?
a supermarket
a beach in Miami
in college
in the military
36
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
37
Borobudur is...
an airport restaurant in Bali
A beautiful Buddhist temple in Jogjakarta
an alpaca farm in Surabaya
A UFO in Sulawesi
38
Which of the following shows does not utilize the literary device of "alternate history"?
For All Mankind
Loki
The Man in the High Castle
Yellowstone
39
What was the first original standard letterform?
Blackletter typeface
Roman typeface
Italic typeface
Sans serif
40
If Caroline S. Brooks was asked to created an artistic portrait of your favorite teacher, what would it be made out of?
Their Favorite Food
Their Class Textbooks
Butter
Their Old Clothing
41
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
42
What species is Java Man classified as?
Homo habilis
Homo sapiens
Homo erectus
Homo neanderthalensis
43
The presidential election was won by a prisoner in which country?
India
Palestine
Bangladesh
Pakistan
44
Which of the following best describes the diet of Paranthropus robustus?
Carnivorous
Herbivorous
Omnivorous
Insectivorous
45
What is the name of the gym at WSC?
Mount Laura Gym
Mount Young Gym
Hummock Hill Gym
Mount Everest Gym
46
Which of the following written languages would be the most difficult for us to interpret and learn from?
Geoglyphs
Cuneiform
Runes
Nbisidi
47
Petra is found in...
Israel
Iraq
Iran
Jordan
48
What tactic is NOT mentioned in the article as a method used by some customers to exploit self-checkout systems?
Not scanning an item
Walking out without paying
Swapping items
Using mobile payment apps
49
What was Erika Iris Simmons' motivation to make something out of her cassette tapes?
She had a crush on Jim Morrison
She knew that her tapes were useless
She could make more money off of cassette tape sculptures
She wanted to make history with a new innovative form of art
50
'QR' in QR code stands for ___________.
Quit Response
Quiet Response
Quick Response
Quality Response
51
Montevideo Maru is...
An ancient city in Rome
A Japanese cargo ship that sank near Papua
An ice breaker that went to Antarctica
A skeleton found in South Africa
52
How long would it take for someone to realize they were in a different era based on the text around them?
One hour
Instantly
One week
One day
53
What was interesting about the Tujiaaspis Vividus?
It was a fish with no jaw
It was a fish with hair
It was a fish with elbow joints in its fins
It was a fish with arms
54
Which leader would most likely say: "There are some weeks when nothing happens, but some classes when weeks happen."
Suga
Angela Merkel
Benjamin Franklin
Vladmir Lenin
55
What is involved in a beachie?
Drive to the beach, park up and smoke vapes
Drive to the new beach, do a Hummocky and then drive to the other beach
Drive to Point Lowly and back
Drive to the beach and go through KFC
56
A typeface that is usually used in lengthy texts such as books, newspapers and magazines.
Sans serif
Serif
Cambria
Arial
57
Someone with 200 spare army boots is most likely to make which work of art?
Judith and Holofernes
Missa
The Ocher Atelier
The Opening of the Diet 1683
58
What is the significance of the switch from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar?
It was based on lunar cycles instead of solar cycles
It was more accurate
It introduced leap years for the first time
It started on Jan 1st
59
The Leang Timpuseng Caves have a picture of...
Burung Cendrawasih
a babirusa
Kelelawar Terbang
Bekantan
60
What historical insight can be gained from studying old menus?
Explanations for the decline in certain food items
Details about prices and popular dishes of the time
Insights into changing attitudes towards technology
Information about past restaurant décor
61
What is Ostia Antica?
A Buddhist temple in Indonesia
A stone calendar in Mexico
an old sunken ship near Papua
an ancient city near Rome
62
what could be the argument opposing the de-extinct of the extinct species?
Biodiversity Conservation
Ethical Considerations
Research Opportunities
Ecological Restoration
63
Where was HMS Endurance (1912) sailing to when it sank?
Swalbaard
The Arctic circle
Antarctica
Iceland
64
The Taung Child is...
a human
an ape
an alpaca
a connection between humans and apes
65
What prompted the font change within the U.S. State Department?
A government mandate to modernize office practices
Complaints from employees regarding visual impairment issues
A suggestion from Microsoft's Office team
Secretary Antony Blinken's personal preference
66
Who gets credit for creating the 1st Roman typeface, revolutionizing typography by enabling more text to fit on 1 page?
Nicolas Jenson
Aldus Manutius
Johannes Gutenberg
William Caslon
67
What is the name of the new default font chosen by Microsoft for its productivity apps like Word and Outlook?
Helvetica
Bierstadt
Calibri
Aptos
68
According to Suzume, what caused the Fukushima nuclear disaster?
A giant worm from another dimension
A bomb detonated in the middle of the ocean
A tsunami
A sabotage attempt by a spy posing as a powerplant worker
69
One of the most advertised benefits of Cryptocurrencies is also its biggest complaint by governments, which is...
It is more difficult for governments to translate currencies exchange
It is difficult to explain what a blockchain is
It is harder for police to track illegal money and purchases
It is easier for citizens to use cashless payment apps
70
What significant invention in the mid-15th century revolutionized the production of books?
the printing press
the typewriter
the fountain pen
the telegraph
71
Which is not a factor that limits paleo artists' attempts at recreating extinct animals?
Some animals change between childhood and adulthood
Many animal skeletons are incomplete
Soft tissues, hair, and feathers do not fossilize
They do not have access to the fossils
72
What is one significant aspect of typography that Phinney emphasizes?
Its impact on branding.
Its role in psychological research.
Its historical roots.
Its connection to fashion and furniture design.
73
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
74
What is significant about the Oldowan Toolkit?
It is the most advanced toolkit
It is the oldest toolkit found.
It is the oldest toolkit which includes metal objects.
It is the most complete tookit found.
75
Why do A few directors
downscale their show
s to look more
retro
?
Artistic Expression
Risk of Feeling Dated
Limitation in Visual Appeal
Lack of Innovation
76
Which calendarization system will be the waterbender most likely fascinated with?
Gregorian Calendar
Mayan Calendar
Vikram Sambat Calendar
Korean Lunar Calendar
77
What happened to The Library of Alexandria?
It was destroyed in an earthquake
It was destroyed in a volcano
It was destroyed in massive floods
It was destroyed in a fire
78
Where was the skeleton of Richard III found?
Under a church
Under a hospital
Under a mall
Under a carpark
79
While some artists disagree with using AI, which artist would agree with you using AI on your next art assignment?
Artemisia Gentileschi
Kehinde Wiley
Julian van Dieken
Gordon Ramsey
80
Which of these artists used Charlie Brown in one of their artworks?
Banksy
Kaws
Andy Warhol
Betye Saar
81
If you could time travel to the past, what is your biggest problem when trying to buy your favorite childhood product?
The nostalgia would be too much
It would be difficult to talk to the cashier
There was no Line Pay back then
The money would be different
82
What was the primary purpose of Gutenberg's Blackletter Calligraphy?
To create attention-grabbing headlines
To improve readability
To fit more text on a single page
To introduce extreme stroke contrast
83
Why did Microsoft decide to change the name of the font from Bierstadt to Aptos?
Users didn't take the name Bierstadt seriously.
Aptos sounded more modern and appealing.
Bierstadt was difficult to pronounce.
Aptos was preferred by the font designer, Steve Matteson.
84
There are many justified critiques of the "Walmart Effect", but what is a major benefit often discussed by economists?
Low income neighborhoods benefit from Walmart's low pricing
Walmarts lead to the development of wooded areas and grasslands
Walmart prevents competition in specific neighborhoods and counties
The mascot for Walmart is a smiley face
85
What is WSC's debate around Darwin's Finche?
Are they cute or not?
Are they art or not?
Are they scientific or not?
Are they accurate or not?
86
What types of videos will NOT fit the concept of " Spiff up your real world with old-timey Youtube."
18th century breakfast recipes
DIY and How-To Tutorials
Casual Vlogs
Virtual Reality (VR) Gaming
87
The first Roman typeface was made by which font-natic?
John Baskerville
William Caslon I
Johannes Gutenburg
Nicholas Jensen
88
In what country was Lucy found?
Ethiopia
Eritrea
Egypt
Ecuador
89
What was the main difficulty in printing the bull's-eye bar code?
Avoiding imperfections that could render the system unworkable
Ensuring accuracy in the printing process
Developing a rotating turret of ballpoint pens
Finding a suitable material for printing
90
Who is considered the 1st full-time type designer? He created iconic fonts like Copperplate Gothic and Goudy Old Style?
Max Miedinger
William Caslon
Johannes Gutenberg
Frederic Goudy
