Graffiti Through the Ages Quiz

During which time period did the ancient Romans start leaving secret messages on public walls?

• 1st century BCE

• 5th century

• 15th century

• 18th century

Which tribe is responsible for the modern concept of vandalism?

• Franks

• Huns

• Visigoths

• Vandals

During which historical event did people first hear the term 'vandalism'?

• Russian Revolution

• French Revolution

• American Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

During the 1960s, which city became the playground for both celebrities and mysterious graffiti artists?

• Miami

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• New York City

What is at the heart of graffiti's history according to the text?

• Celebrity endorsements

• Government regulations

• Space and ownership

• Social media presence

During World War II, which group of individuals used wall writing to spread their messages?

• Colonial powers

• Neutral countries

• Allied forces

• Nazi Party and resistance groups

When did people form graffiti unions?

• 1970s

• 1980s

• 1990s

• 2000s

What has made the definition of graffiti even more confusing?

• Government restrictions

• Adoption by marketers and typographers

• Global agreements

• Collaborations in art

What has brought graffiti artists out of the shadows and into the limelight?

• Legalization of graffiti

• Social media exposure

• Increased police surveillance

• Collaborations with traditional museums and brands

What does street art challenge?

• Artistic integrity

• Artistic freedom

• Government funding for the arts

• Common consensus about the value of art