Graffiti Through the Ages Quiz

In which century did the roots of the modern concept of vandalism begin?

• 18th century

• 5th century

• 1st century BCE

• 12th century

What term was coined in an outcry against the defacing of art during the French Revolution?

• Graffiti

• Artistry

• Vandalism

• Tagging

Which tribe swept through Rome in the 5th century, leading to the term 'vandalism'?

• Huns

• Visigoths

• Vandals

• Vikings

Which city saw the novel overlap of celebrity and anonymity in graffiti during the 1960s?

• Miami

• New York City

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

During which war did both the Nazi Party and resistance groups cover walls with propaganda?

• World War I

• Cold War

• Vietnam War

• World War II

When were so-called graffiti unions created?

• 1990s

• 2000s

• 1970s

• 1950s

Which movement has used wall writing to visually spread their messages?

• Surrealism

• Impressionism

• Political movements

• Dadaism

What has made the definition of graffiti even more unclear?

• Lack of talented artists

• Increased government regulation

• Decreased public interest

• Appropriation by marketers and typographers

Which century saw Romans regularly inscribing messages on public walls?

• 1st century BCE

• 5th century

• 12th century

• 18th century

What is central to graffiti's history according to the text?

• Historical accuracy

• Government funding

• Celebrity endorsements

• Space and ownership