
AP Seminar/False Nostalgia
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the central argument of Johan Norberg's "False Nostalgia"?
Nostalgia is always harmful and should be avoided.
The "good old days" were genuinely better than the present.
Nostalgia, while often inaccurate, can be a harmless source of comfort.
Nostalgia is a distorted and selective memory of the past that can negatively influence present-day politics.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Norberg, what is one of the primary ways in which nostalgia distorts our view of the past?
It accurately remembers all the positive aspects of previous eras.
It ignores the challenges, hardships, and negative aspects of the past.
It relies on historical data and factual accounts.
It is based on objective analysis and unbiased research.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Norberg suggests that nostalgia is often a "selective" memory. What does he mean by this?
People remember the past exactly as it happened.
People tend to focus on specific aspects of the past that confirm their current biases or desires.
People are only nostalgic for events that they personally experienced.
Nostalgia is a result of careful and comprehensive historical study.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the article, Norberg implies that nostalgia can be particularly dangerous when it comes to:
appreciating classic literature and art.
informing personal fashion choices.
influencing political decision-making and policies.
inspiring creativity and innovation.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Norberg, what is a potential consequence of political leaders appealing to nostalgic sentiments?
It encourages critical thinking about the past.
It promotes unity and progress by learning from past mistakes.
It can lead to the implementation of ineffective or harmful policies based on a flawed understanding of history.
It fosters a more accurate and balanced understanding of historical events.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The author mentions that "the good old days weren't all that good". What evidence does Norberg use to support this claim?
He does not provide any specific evidence.
The author discusses the high rates of poverty, disease, and violence that were prevalent in the past.
The author focuses solely on the positive aspects of the past.
The author relies on personal anecdotes and subjective opinions.
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