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1
Petra is found in...
Iran
Jordan
Israel
Iraq
2
What is significant about the Oldowan Toolkit?
It is the oldest toolkit which includes metal objects.
It is the most advanced toolkit
It is the most complete tookit found.
It is the oldest toolkit found.
3
The Leang Timpuseng Caves have a picture of...
a babirusa
Bekantan
Kelelawar Terbang
Burung Cendrawasih
4
'QR' in QR code stands for ___________.
Quiet Response
Quality Response
Quick Response
Quit Response
5
Which of the following visions of future is currently still a fictional?
supersonic transport
flying car
metaverse
cyberpunk
6
Where was the skeleton of Richard III found?
Under a carpark
Under a mall
Under a hospital
Under a church
7
What was the main difficulty in printing the bull's-eye bar code?
Finding a suitable material for printing
Avoiding imperfections that could render the system unworkable
Ensuring accuracy in the printing process
Developing a rotating turret of ballpoint pens
8
What significant invention in the mid-15th century revolutionized the production of books?
the typewriter
the telegraph
the printing press
the fountain pen
9
Which leader would most likely say: "There are some weeks when nothing happens, but some classes when weeks happen."
Benjamin Franklin
Vladmir Lenin
Angela Merkel
Suga
10
What was the first original standard letterform?
Blackletter typeface
Roman typeface
Italic typeface
Sans serif
11
Who gets credit for creating the 1st Roman typeface, revolutionizing typography by enabling more text to fit on 1 page?
Johannes Gutenberg
Nicolas Jenson
William Caslon
Aldus Manutius
12
Where was Joe Woodland when he had the idea for the first bar code?
in college
a beach in Miami
a supermarket
in the military
13
Ocomtun is...
in Puerto Rico
in Brazil
in Ecuador
in Mexico
14
Many modern musicians share or sell music for use on social media before making it big, which mirrors the career of...
Charles Dibdin
the Backstreet Boys
Ludwig von Beethoven
Arturo Toscanini
15
What is one significant aspect of typography that Phinney emphasizes?
Its historical roots.
Its role in psychological research.
Its impact on branding.
Its connection to fashion and furniture design.
16
According to Anne Theriault, what was one of the chief pleasures she experienced while in Italy?
Shopping for souvenirs
Attending cultural events
Reading the menu descriptions
Sightseeing famous landmarks
17
What historical insight can be gained from studying old menus?
Details about prices and popular dishes of the time
Information about past restaurant décor
Insights into changing attitudes towards technology
Explanations for the decline in certain food items
18
In which game is Lord Blackthorn the newly reigning tyrant?
Ultima V
Assassins Creed
Street FIghter IV
The Oregon Trail
19
In what country was Lucy found?
Ethiopia
Ecuador
Eritrea
Egypt
20
Where can I buy a hot chicken and alcohol in one place?
Bottle n Bird
The Westlands
Tandoori Guru
The Eyre
21
How many ex alumni do we have working at the college in 2024?
4
7
5
6
22
Ardi is...
only walk using all four limbs
Older than Lucy
a more complete skeleton than Lucy
the same species as Lucy
23
What tactic is NOT mentioned in the article as a method used by some customers to exploit self-checkout systems?
Using mobile payment apps
Swapping items
Not scanning an item
Walking out without paying
24
What types of videos will NOT fit the concept of " Spiff up your real world with old-timey Youtube."
Casual Vlogs
18th century breakfast recipes
DIY and How-To Tutorials
Virtual Reality (VR) Gaming
25
Which of the following shows does not utilize the literary device of "alternate history"?
Loki
Yellowstone
For All Mankind
The Man in the High Castle
26
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
Enhanced customer experience
Reduced labor expenses
27
What was Erika Iris Simmons' motivation to make something out of her cassette tapes?
She had a crush on Jim Morrison
She could make more money off of cassette tape sculptures
She knew that her tapes were useless
She wanted to make history with a new innovative form of art
28
What three writing types does the Rosetta stone have on it?
Ancient hieroglyphs, Mayan hieroglyphs
Egyptian hieroglyphs, Demotic script, Ancient Greek
Egyptian hieroglyphs, Ancient Arabic, Old English
Egyptian hieroglyphs, Latin, Sanskrit
29
What was the problem for the casting of Richard III by the The Globe Theatre in London?
The actor wasn't disabled
The actor was too good-looking
The actor was black
The actor was a woman
30
Where was HMS Endurance (1912) sailing to when it sank?
Swalbaard
Antarctica
The Arctic circle
Iceland
31
What happened to The Library of Alexandria?
It was destroyed in massive floods
It was destroyed in an earthquake
It was destroyed in a fire
It was destroyed in a volcano
32
Blending fantasy and real tragedies can be controversial. Which film was criticized for referencing the 2011 tsunami?
The Simpson's Movie
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Suzume
Your Name
33
The Taung Child is...
a human
a connection between humans and apes
an alpaca
an ape
34
A typeface that is usually used in lengthy texts such as books, newspapers and magazines.
Cambria
Sans serif
Arial
Serif
35
Why did Microsoft decide to change the name of the font from Bierstadt to Aptos?
Users didn't take the name Bierstadt seriously.
Bierstadt was difficult to pronounce.
Aptos sounded more modern and appealing.
Aptos was preferred by the font designer, Steve Matteson.
36
What is in the picture below?
Aeroplane wing
Rudder
Shark fin
Steel from Steelworks
37
Pete is missing a tooth
True
False
38
Which of the following best describes the diet of Paranthropus robustus?
Omnivorous
Herbivorous
Carnivorous
Insectivorous
39
What is Ostia Antica?
an old sunken ship near Papua
an ancient city near Rome
A stone calendar in Mexico
A Buddhist temple in Indonesia
40
Borobudur is...
an airport restaurant in Bali
A beautiful Buddhist temple in Jogjakarta
an alpaca farm in Surabaya
A UFO in Sulawesi
41
How many duplicates of the Lascaux caves are there?
1
2
3
4
42
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 Old Clothing
Butter
Their Class Textbooks
43
Someone with 200 spare army boots is most likely to make which work of art?
Missa
Judith and Holofernes
The Ocher Atelier
The Opening of the Diet 1683
44
Pompeii was...
a cave painting in the south of France
a stone tablet used to translate hieroglyphs
an advanced civilisation which was destroyed in a volcano
an ancient library in the hills of Mexico
45
Which video game would this video most represent?
Sid Meier's Pirates
Seven Cities of Gold
Doom
The Oregon Trail
46
How many football teams are there in Whyalla?
7
8
5
6
47
Why do A few directors
downscale their show
s to look more
retro
?
Lack of Innovation
Limitation in Visual Appeal
Risk of Feeling Dated
Artistic Expression
48
Which of these artists used Charlie Brown in one of their artworks?
Kaws
Banksy
Andy Warhol
Betye Saar
49
What is the name of the new default font chosen by Microsoft for its productivity apps like Word and Outlook?
Aptos
Bierstadt
Calibri
Helvetica
50
How many months does it have on the Aztec Stone calendar?
6
24
12
18
51
Why did the English riot in 1752?
A tariff was imposed on art
The government was way too harsh with executing civilians
They were upset and confused about the loss of 11 days
They disliked how friendly the government was to the French
52
According to the concept of "kusoge", which of the following would be the most popular?
Lo-fi Beats and Music Apps
A Taylor Swift Cover of the "Rick Rolling" Song
Thrift Store Clothes and Pinterest Boards
Retro gaming and polaroid cameras
53
Who is considered the 1st full-time type designer? He created iconic fonts like Copperplate Gothic and Goudy Old Style?
William Caslon
Max Miedinger
Frederic Goudy
Johannes Gutenberg
54
What is the main advantage of Amazon Go stores over traditional shops?
Faster checkout process
No need for physical cash
"Just walk out" shopping experience
Lower prices on all items
55
What is WSC's debate around Darwin's Finche?
Are they art or not?
Are they cute or not?
Are they accurate or not?
Are they scientific or not?
56
What was the House of Wisdom?
Abbasid museum in Baghdad, Iraq that was destroyed by the Mongols.
Abbasid library in Baghdad, Iraq that was destroyed by the Mongols.
Abbasid hospital in Baghdad, Iraq that was destroyed by the Mongols.
Abbasid burial ground in Baghdad, Iraq that was destroyed by the Mongols.
57
What was the identified setback of the Blackletter typeface?
They take too much space on the page.
Letters are too thin.
It is too black.
They are too easy to read.
58
What is Tricia's favourite colour?
Pink
Purple
Orange
Yellow
59
What is involved in a beachie?
Drive to the new beach, do a Hummocky and then drive to the other beach
Drive to the beach, park up and smoke vapes
Drive to the beach and go through KFC
Drive to Point Lowly and back
60
Taposiris Magna Stele is most like...
Petra
Borobudur
Ocomtun
Rosetta Stone
61
Which of the following statements
IS NOT
the reason why people play retro games?
lack the complex features, mechanics
Emulation and digital distribution platforms
more accessible gaming experience
a strong sense of nostalgia
62
The presidential election was won by a prisoner in which country?
Palestine
Bangladesh
India
Pakistan
63
Montevideo Maru is...
A Japanese cargo ship that sank near Papua
An ancient city in Rome
An ice breaker that went to Antarctica
A skeleton found in South Africa
64
What prompted the recent change in London Underground's typeface?
Technological advancements in printing
Aesthetic preferences of commuters
Government regulation
Social media's growing influence
65
Who's the guy with the hat?
Lenin
Stalin
Hitler
Trump
66
Which calendarization system will be the waterbender most likely fascinated with?
Vikram Sambat Calendar
Korean Lunar Calendar
Mayan Calendar
Gregorian Calendar
67
Which culture is associated with this outfit?
Russian
Korean
Vietnamese
German
68
There are many justified critiques of the "Walmart Effect", but what is a major benefit often discussed by economists?
The mascot for Walmart is a smiley face
Low income neighborhoods benefit from Walmart's low pricing
Walmart prevents competition in specific neighborhoods and counties
Walmarts lead to the development of wooded areas and grasslands
69
While some artists disagree with using AI, which artist would agree with you using AI on your next art assignment?
Gordon Ramsey
Julian van Dieken
Kehinde Wiley
Artemisia Gentileschi
70
What was interesting about the Tujiaaspis Vividus?
It was a fish with elbow joints in its fins
It was a fish with arms
It was a fish with no jaw
It was a fish with hair
71
What was the primary purpose of Gutenberg's Blackletter Calligraphy?
To fit more text on a single page
To introduce extreme stroke contrast
To improve readability
To create attention-grabbing headlines
72
What prompted the font change within the U.S. State Department?
Complaints from employees regarding visual impairment issues
Secretary Antony Blinken's personal preference
A government mandate to modernize office practices
A suggestion from Microsoft's Office team
73
What is the significance of the switch from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar?
It introduced leap years for the first time
It started on Jan 1st
It was based on lunar cycles instead of solar cycles
It was more accurate
74
what could be the argument opposing the de-extinct of the extinct species?
Research Opportunities
Biodiversity Conservation
Ethical Considerations
Ecological Restoration
75
According to Suzume, what caused the Fukushima nuclear disaster?
A sabotage attempt by a spy posing as a powerplant worker
A tsunami
A bomb detonated in the middle of the ocean
A giant worm from another dimension
76
The first Roman typeface was made by which font-natic?
William Caslon I
Johannes Gutenburg
John Baskerville
Nicholas Jensen
77
What is the primary goal of the Gisru Project?
To uncover and document the remains of the city.
To study the religious practices of ancient Nineveh.
To excavate the ruins of Babylon.
To explore the trade routes of ancient Ur.
78
Which type of map would minimize the amount of distortion?
Mercator Map
Cylindrical Map
Globe
Stereographic
79
Who does Scott King coach in basketball?
Wildcats
Demons
Steelers
Titans
80
Where was the fastest man's footprint found?
Africa
Asia
Australia
Europe
81
What is the name of the gym at WSC?
Mount Young Gym
Mount Laura Gym
Mount Everest Gym
Hummock Hill Gym
82
Which of the following written languages would be the most difficult for us to interpret and learn from?
Nbisidi
Runes
Cuneiform
Geoglyphs
83
Which is not a factor that limits paleo artists' attempts at recreating extinct animals?
Many animal skeletons are incomplete
Soft tissues, hair, and feathers do not fossilize
Some animals change between childhood and adulthood
They do not have access to the fossils
84
Chernobyl could've easily been avoided if...
Fish didn't have legs
The reactor was built with more care
They had used boron tipped control rods
The staff was paying attention
85
How many pubs are there in Whyalla?
6
7
5
8
86
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 day
One week
87
One of the most advertised benefits of Cryptocurrencies is also its biggest complaint by governments, which is...
It is harder for police to track illegal money and purchases
It is easier for citizens to use cashless payment apps
It is more difficult for governments to translate currencies exchange
It is difficult to explain what a blockchain is
88
What species is Java Man classified as?
Homo sapiens
Homo neanderthalensis
Homo erectus
Homo habilis
89
Sutton Hoo is...
a site with the bones of Homo Robustus
a site with lots of Anglo Saxon pieces and a well-preserved ship
an ancient underwater city
the site of the Titanic
90
If you could time travel to the past, what is your biggest problem when trying to buy your favorite childhood product?
There was no Line Pay back then
It would be difficult to talk to the cashier
The money would be different
The nostalgia would be too much
