*Civics Unit 3 Propaganda Quiz

What is propaganda typically used for?

• To spread unbiased information

• To promote a product or group

• To provide accurate news

• To entertain people

Which of the following best describes propaganda?

• A method to spread truthful messages

• A tool for unbiased reporting

• A way to spread false or exaggerated information

• A technique for scientific research

Propaganda is often biased to support which of the following?

• A scientific theory

• A political leader

• A historical event

• A natural phenomenon

What is a common goal of propaganda?

• To educate the public

• To help a cause

• To entertain children

• To provide weather updates

Propaganda can be used to influence opinions about which of the following?

• A government

• A mathematical concept

• A scientific experiment

• A historical artifact

What does the term "bias" mean?

• Showing an opinion that favors one side or thing

• Being completely neutral in all situations

• Ignoring all opinions and facts

• Always supporting the weaker side

What can bias be used for?

• To praise a side or hurt another

• To ensure fairness in all situations

• To eliminate all opinions

• To support only factual information

What is symbolism?

• Using an image to represent an emotion or idea

• Using a word to describe a sound

• Using a phrase to create a rhyme

• Using a sentence to tell a story

What is the term for encouraging people to think or act in some way simply because "everyone" is doing it?

• Peer Pressure

• Bandwagon

• Social Influence

• Groupthink

What does "Card Stacking" involve?

• Showing both sides equally

• Only showing one side, usually the good side

• Ignoring all sides

• Showing only the negative side