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Conspiracy Theories

Authored by John Robinson

Social Studies

12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which of the following assumptions are reasons that the theory that aliens built the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt fail the Occam's Razor test.

Aliens are motivated to build pyramids.

Aliens covered their tracks by making the pyramids look like they were built by humans.

Aliens left no unambiguous signs of their presence.

all of the above

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why do conspiracy theories spread faster these days?

more newspapers

the internet

people like to gossip

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • Ungraded

What is your opinion now on conspiracy theories?

I am not concerned at all about them

I am less concerned by them than I was before

I am no more or less concerned by them

I am more concerned than before

I am very concerned about them

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does "Cover-up" mean?

It’s a strong and unreasonable feeling that other people don’t like you or want to harm you

Easily persuaded to believe something

An attempt to prevent the public from discovering information about something important

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

Which of the following are reasons why conspiracy theories appeal to people? (Select the three that are true.)

Conspiracy theories give people something or someone to blame as they cope with fears, anxieties, and pain

Conspiracy theories always have charismatic leaders.

Conspiracy theories offer simple explanations for complicated events and phenomena

Conspiracy theories provide people with a sense of belonging, support, and comfort

Conspiracy theories provide effective remedies that have been kept secret

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What conspiratorial characteristic does this post best exemplify?

Belonging to a group

Compelling narrative

Simplifying a complex problem

Connection to personal feelings and beliefs

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What kinds of theories do spam bots spread?

scientific theories

new theories

easy to understand theories

conspiracy theories

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