The Dark(er) Side of Media: Crash Course Media Literacy Quiz

What is the main focus of 'The Dark(er) Side of Media' episode?

• The future of digital media

• The negative aspects of media like propaganda and misinformation

• The history of media

• The benefits of media literacy

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of media manipulation in the episode?

• Censorship

• Misinformation

• Propaganda

• Disinformation

What is propaganda primarily used for?

• To entertain the public

• To promote a particular point of view or change behavior

• To provide unbiased news

• To sell products

Which historical event was used as an example of government propaganda?

• World War I

• The Cold War

• The Vietnam War

• The Gulf War

What is disinformation primarily used to do?

• To educate the public

• To confuse and distract the intended audience

• To promote healthy lifestyles

• To support scientific research

Which country was mentioned in relation to disinformation campaigns during the 2016 U.S. election?

• North Korea

• Russia

• Iran

• China

What is misinformation?

• Intentionally false information

• A form of entertainment

• A type of advertisement

• Unintentionally inaccurate information

What percentage of links shared on social media are not clicked, according to the episode?

• 30%

• 75%

• 45%

• 59%

What is a common effect of misinformation once it goes viral?

• It is ignored by the public

• It is easily corrected

• It becomes difficult to correct in people's minds

• It is quickly forgotten

Who is the host of the Crash Course Media Literacy series?

• Renee Hobbs

• John Green

• Hank Green

• Jay Smooth