Global Media Week 8 Class 1

News Quiz

Multiple Choice

Israel and Hamas agreed to the initial phase of President Trump’s cease-fire plan. Which of these is confirmed to be part of that first stage?

• The release of all Israeli hostages

• The total disarmament of Hamas

• The full withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza

• The formation of a coalition to govern Gaza

• The deployment of U.S. forces into Gaza

Multiple Choice

Which country’s prime minister resigned this week, becoming the third person to leave the post in less than a year?

• Australia

• Canada

• India

• France

• Poland

Multiple Choice

Bari Weiss, a founder of the upstart news site The Free Press, was made editor in chief of what news broadcaster?

• ABC News

• CBS News

• CNN

• Fox News

• NBC News

Multiple Choice

Thirty of whose paintings will be sold to benefit public television?

• Bob Ross

• Thomas Kinkade

• Jim Henson

• Wilson Bickford

Multiple Choice

Hundreds of climbers were rescued from which mountain after a severe snowstorm?

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Etna

• Eyjafjallajökull

• Mount Everest

Multiple Choice

The price of what hit $4,000 per ounce for the first time ever this week?

• platinum

• bitcoin

• gold

• Tylenol

Multiple Choice

Nearly 1 in 5 people in what group has had a romantic relationship with an AI, or knows someone who has?

• High schoolers

• middle schoolers

• senior citizens

• Gen Z

Multiple Choice

What overtook coal as the primary source of electricity around the world?

• nothing - coal rules!

• nuclear energy

• renewable energy

• 1 billion hamsters on a wheel

Multiple Choice

What was the cause of delays at major airports across the US this week?

• Computer system outage

• Air traffic controller shortage

• Fuel supply issues

• TSA equipment malfunctions

Multiple Choice

What is the percentage weight of the Final Exam in the overall course assessment?

• 10%

• 20%

• 25%

• 15%

Poll

Would you rather have a multiple-choice final exam or an essay-based final exam

• Multiple Choice

• Essay based

Multiple Choice

What are some examples of digital platforms that have transformed how we produce, distribute, and consume information?

• Social media networks

• Television

• Radio

• Print newspapers

Multiple Select

What are the three main types of media systems discussed in the lesson?

• Traditional Broadcasting

• Digital Platforms

• Print Media Legacy

• Social Media Influencers

Multiple Choice

What roles do global media systems play in shaping public opinion and cultural dynamics?

• They only transmit neutral information

• They construct meanings and frame debates

• They amplify divisions

• They have no impact on society

Multiple Choice

What are some technological advancements that have transformed global communication?

• Satellite broadcasting

• High-speed internet

• Artificial intelligence

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What are the effects of technological advancements on cultural diversity?

• They promote cultural homogenization

• They encourage cultural preservation

• They have no impact on culture

• They eliminate cultural differences

Multiple Choice

In what way has the Information Revolution most significantly impacted education?

• By reducing the availability of educational resources

• By making educational resources more accessible worldwide

• By decreasing the quality of education

• By limiting educational opportunities to developed countries

Multiple Choice

Which technological advancement has had the most significant impact on global communication networks?

• The invention of the printing press

• The development of the steam engine

• The creation of the internet

• The introduction of the telegraph

Multiple Choice

Is the Internet a Human Right?

• Yes

• No

• It depends on the context

• Only for certain individuals

Multiple Select

What are the three main factors contributing to the digital divide as mentioned in the image?

• Infrastructure Limitations

• Economic Barriers

• Geographical Challenges

• Technological Advancements

Multiple Select

What are the additional dimensions of digital inequality discussed in the image?

• Social and Cultural Factors

• Government Restrictions

• Quality of Access

• Digital Literacy

Multiple Choice

What choice does Heidi Gado say she must often make?

• Between food and internet

• Between TV and internet

• Between work and childcare

• Between rent and clothes

Multiple Choice

Why does Gado say she needs the internet?

• For entertainment

• To look for work and help her kids

• To shop online

• To pay her bills

Multiple Choice

Supporters argue that broadband should be treated like:

• A luxury item

• A private business

• A public utility

• A temporary service

Multiple Choice

Who offers subsidized $10/month internet in Toronto?

• Bell

• Telus

• Rogers

• Netflix

Multiple Choice

What is one criticism of forcing providers to lower prices?

• It will reduce internet speeds

• It might raise prices for others

• It will make internet slower

• It helps all users equally

Multiple Choice

Canada pays some of the ____ rates for internet globally.

• Lowest

• Average

• Highest

• Free

Multiple Choice

What term describes unequal access to digital technology?

• Media imperialism

• Digital divide

• Media convergence

• Data colonialism

Multiple Choice

Why do some call broadband a human right?

• It’s fun to use

• It supports participation in society

• It’s cheap for everyone

• It’s optional

Multiple Choice

Which global issue does this video best illustrate?

• Media ethics

• Media literacy

• Digital inequality

• Entertainment globalization

Multiple Choice

What organization might treat digital access as a human right?

• FIFA

• UNESCO

• Netflix

• Marvel Studios

Multiple Choice

What role does media play in shaping public opinion according to the text?

• It acts as a bridge between political institutions and the public

• It only serves to entertain the public

• It has no influence on political processes

• It is used solely for advertising purposes

Multiple Choice

What major “triangle” does the Russian commentator say defines world politics?

• Russia, Ukraine, Germany

• Russia, China, U.S.

• U.S., NATO, Ukraine

• China, Iran, U.K.

Multiple Choice

Why is the Kremlin described as “giddy with success”?

• Because it won a major election

• Because U.S. military aid to Ukraine was suspended

• Because it signed a peace deal

• Because of a viral propaganda campaign

Multiple Choice

What contradiction appears in Russian media’s new messaging about America?

• Criticism of capitalism

• Praise for American history

• Support for NATO

• Focus on domestic issues

Multiple Choice

How does the report suggest propaganda has “flip-flopped”?

• From anti-China to anti-Russia

• From blaming the U.S. to praising it

• From nationalism to globalization

• From print to digital platforms

Multiple Choice

Why does the video say America “appears to have changed too”?

• U.S. media is ignoring propaganda

• Western politics are mirroring authoritarian patterns

• The U.S. banned foreign media

• The U.S. adopted Russia’s news formats

Multiple Choice

What does the list of wars and events (Crusades, Crimea, WWII) represent?

• Russia’s military failures

• A defense of Western imperialism

• A new historical narrative praising the U.S.

• A summary of school textbooks

Multiple Choice

What does this shift in tone reveal about state-controlled media?

• It’s always fact-based

• It changes to match political needs

• It is independent from government

• It is focused on entertainment

Multiple Choice

What is the role of media as a watchdog in democratic governance?

• To promote political leaders

• To scrutinize political leaders and institutions

• To entertain the public

• To provide biased information

Multiple Choice

What stereotype does the video explicitly reject?

• Latin Americans are all rich

• Latin America is defined by gangs and drugs

• Latin Americans are all the same

• Latin America is only about beaches

Multiple Choice

What aspects of Medellín are highlighted to counter stereotypes?

• Traffic and pollution

• Metro systems and public art

• Hollywood films and luxury stores

• Private security and gated housing

Multiple Choice

When speakers say “we’re not one culture,” what point are they making?

• To mock tourists

• To humanize and localize Latin identity

• To promote tourism

• To advertise products

Multiple Choice

What global media concept does this video best illustrate?

• Media imperialism

• Representation and counter-narrative

• Political propaganda

• Digital surveillance

Multiple Choice

Why does the line “we’re not in the time when we rode donkeys” matter?

• It exaggerates rural poverty

• It mocks modernization

• It symbolizes Latin America’s modernization

• It refers to agriculture reform

Multiple Choice

How does this connect to your lesson on global media systems?

• It shows how Latin American media copy U.S. values

• It illustrates regional media asserting cultural identity

• It critiques digital platforms

• It focuses on censorship

Multiple Choice

What global issue does the video respond to?

• Lack of broadband

• Western media stereotyping

• Political censorship

• State propaganda

Multiple Choice

What are the key factors that influence the relationship between media and politics?

• Regulatory framework

• Public trust

• Media independence

• Censorship