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Propaganda: Battling for the Mind Quiz

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Zhane Waye
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Propaganda is a useful way of communicating opinions to others, and is only dangerous when it is used by people who aren't skilled at advertising or using mass media.
Propaganda often manipulates the truth to influence another person's actions or beliefs and is more easily spread today because of new technologies.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Paragraph 2: How does the author's use of the word 'assaulted' in paragraph 2 contribute to our understanding of Hitler's propaganda?
It shows readers that German citizens didn't like the propaganda they were exposed to.
It reveals that German citizens were physically attacked with propaganda.
It emphasizes that the German government's propaganda campaign was forceful.
It shows that German citizens would not readily believe propaganda.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Paragraph 4: Government commonly use propaganda to...
instill fear in another country's citizens
discourage citizens from being disloyal
protect citizens from harmful information
negatively portray an opposing political leader or government
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best describes how the author develops her ideas on the use of propaganda during wartime?
She gives examples of different countries' propaganda campaigns and their biased or inaccurate messages.
She argues that some countries used propaganda in more effective ways than others.
She contrasts the use of propaganda during wartime with the purely positive ways it is used today.
She gives historical examples of wartime propaganda and offers advice on how a citizen can determine if they are being misled.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do people follow the crowd and readily believe propaganda? Have you been influenced by an advertisement or political campaign? Explain.
People follow the crowd and readily believe propaganda because they are unaware of alternative viewpoints. No, I have never been influenced by an advertisement or political campaign.
People follow the crowd and readily believe propaganda because they want to fit in and be accepted by others. Yes, I have been influenced by an advertisement that convinced me to buy a certain product.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Paragraph 7: Which of the following describes the effect mass media has had on propaganda?
It makes propaganda impossible to avoid.
It allows propaganda to reach more people.
It allows propaganda to appear more realistic.
It makes it impossible to distinguish between news and propaganda.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can fear be used to manipulate? How can fear make people vulnerable to messages from influential leaders, or messages that demonize another group of people?
Fear can be used to manipulate by exploiting people's insecurities and convincing them that they are inferior or inadequate.
Fear can be used to manipulate by creating a sense of urgency and convincing people that they are in immediate danger. Fear makes people vulnerable to messages from influential leaders because they are more likely to trust someone who promises to protect them.
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