Quiz on Futurism and Related Movements

When did the idea of Futurism begin?

• 1809

• 1909

• 2009

• 1919

Who created the term “Futurism”?

• Umberto Boccioni

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Filippo Tommaso Marinetti

• Giacomo Balla

What inspired early Futurists like Marinetti?

• The beauty of nature

• The slow pace of village life

• The speed and power of machines

• The history of ancient Rome

What is Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash known for showing?

• A dog sleeping peacefully

• A dog made from robot parts

• The movement and speed of a small dog

• A dog walking in the park

What is one main idea of Futurism?

• Love for the past

• Slowness and calm

• Speed, technology, and energy

• Silence and peace

What does Afrofuturism usually include?

• Fantasy stories in ancient Europe

• Stories of African cultures in futuristic worlds

• Realistic biographies

• Poems about farming

Which artist is known for “Space is the Place”?

• Kendrick Lamar

• Grace Jones

• Sun Ra

• Flying Lotus

What connects the 1977 Black Panther cover and the 2018 poster?

• They are both movies

• They are about war

• They show futuristic views of African identity

• They have no connection

What is the main idea of Grace Jones’ “Nightclubbing”?

• Shopping and saving money

• School life

• Futuristic fashion and self-expression

• Traditional dance

Can artists from other places create similar futures (like Asiafuturism)?

• No, only Africans can

• Yes, artists from any culture can imagine future stories

• Only Europeans can

• Only science fiction writers can