Censorship Article Questions

What is censorship?

• The act of promoting information

• The act of suppressing information deemed harmful or inappropriate

• The act of sharing personal opinions publicly

• The act of enforcing political beliefs

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Which of the following is NOT a form of censorship mentioned in the text?

• Moral censorship

• Religious censorship

• Educational censorship

• Corporate censorship

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In the history of censorship, what was one of the earliest examples mentioned in the text?

• The banning of The Interview movie

• The Vatican censoring Galileo Galilei

• The censorship of music lyrics in the 1960s

• The U.S. government restricting books during WWII

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is one of the reasons governments engage in political censorship, as described in the text?

• To protect the economy

• To avoid embarrassment or rebellion

• To encourage free speech

• To promote moral behavior

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does "self-censorship" refer to?

• Censoring the media by the government

• A company removing content to avoid backlash

• Censoring oneself out of fear or respect for others’ preferences

• Withholding military information to protect national security

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Which of the following is a key case related to the First Amendment discussed in the text?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• New York Times v. United States

• Roe v. Wade

• Miranda v. Arizona

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which type of censorship is linked to protecting national security by withholding military tactics or intelligence?

• Corporate censorship

• Political censorship

• Military censorship

• Religious censorship

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CCSS.RL.5.6

What is "economic-induced censorship"?

• Censorship based on moral beliefs

• Censorship imposed by governments to avoid rebellions

• Censorship enacted by economic markets to favor certain groups

• Censorship of educational materials in schools

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Why was the movie The Interview banned in North Korea, according to the text?

• It violated the country's religious beliefs

• It contained offensive political views that conflicted with North Korean ideologies

• It was considered morally inappropriate

• It criticized the U.S. government

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is a possible benefit of censorship mentioned in the text?

• It can limit people's access to education

• It can protect individuals from slander or violent threats

• It can prevent people from expressing their opinions

• It can restrict national security