Games Studies

Match the following

• Treaty of Paris

• Britain recognizes the independence of The United States of America

• Lexington and Concord

• British army surrendered to Washington

• Battle of Saratoga

• Washington's troops survived brutal winter

• Valley Forge

• first shots of the war

• Yorktown

• convinced the French to join the Americans

The​ ________ of the branch of the U.S. Government carries out the law.​ (a)  

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Select the location on the map that was annexed in 1845 which started a major war between the United States and Mexico over disputed territory.

What is the primary focus of Game Studies within Social Studies?

• The technical development of video games

• The cultural impact of games on society

• The economic aspects of the gaming industry

• The psychological effects of gaming

Which of the following is a key concept in Game Studies?

• Game mechanics

• Game graphics

• Game marketing

• Game sales

How do games influence social behavior according to Game Studies?

• By promoting violence

• By encouraging teamwork and collaboration

• By increasing screen time

• By reducing physical activity

What is 'ludology' in the context of Game Studies?

• The study of game narratives

• The study of game rules and mechanics

• The study of game graphics

• The study of game marketing

Which theory is often used in Game Studies to analyze player engagement?

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

• Flow Theory

• Theory of Relativity

• Behaviorism

What role do games play in cultural transmission according to Game Studies?

• They have no role

• They are a primary medium

• They are a secondary medium

• They hinder cultural transmission

Which of the following is a method used in Game Studies to analyze games?

• Quantitative analysis

• Qualitative analysis

• Both quantitative and qualitative analysis

• Neither quantitative nor qualitative analysis