Understanding Memes

What is a meme?

• A type of food

• A type of plant

• A cultural idea that spreads through imitation

• A type of animal

Who coined the term 'meme'?

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

• Charles Darwin

• Richard Dawkins

What book introduced the term 'meme'?

• The Selfish Gene

• The Origin of Species

• The Theory of Everything

• The Great Gatsby

What is the main way memes spread?

• Through the internet only

• By flying

• Through imitation

• By swimming

What is memetics?

• The study of animals

• The study of genes

• The study of planets

• The study of memes

What is an example of a meme?

• A melody

• A rock

• A tree

• A car

What is a memeplex?

• A group of memes that replicate together

• A type of building

• A type of animal

• A type of plant

What is a common criticism of meme theory?

• It is too colorful

• It ignores other fields of cultural study

• It is too easy to understand

• It is too short

What is an Internet meme?

• A meme that spreads via the internet

• A meme that spreads via books

• A meme that spreads via radio

• A meme that spreads via television

What is a meme stock?

• A company popular for social media buzz

• A type of animal

• A type of clothing

• A type of food