WSC 2025 PART 2 (2)

The concept of the Metaverse—a fully digital, immersive world—reflects futuristic ambition, but slow adoption, lack of compelling use cases, and clunky VR technology have limited its popularity.

• True

• False

Francis Fukuyama’s famous idea of the “end of history” in the 1990s suggested what?

• That people would stop writing history books

• That dictatorships and democracies would merge into one

• That major ideological conflicts between democracies and dictatorships had ended

• That technology would end historical progress

The 1990s songs like Scorpions’ “Wind of Change” and Jesus Jones’ “Right Here, Right Now” reflected optimism after the Cold War, celebrating the idea of a peaceful new era.

• True

• False

Why did Will Smith’s “Will 2K” capture the spirit of the late 1990s?

• It was about robots taking over music

• It celebrated the excitement of the new millennium

• It criticized technology and the internet

• It predicted political conflict in 2000

Michael Jackson’s “Heal the World” (1991) was an example of how pop culture in the 1990s encouraged people to focus on global unity and humanitarian efforts.

• True

• False

Overall, what did the artworks and songs of the 1990s reveal about the cultural mindset of that era?

• A deep fear of technology taking over the world

• Optimism about peace, progress, and the future

• A belief that history would return to endless wars

• Complete rejection of science and democracy

New Age artists like Enya and Enigma used music to evoke peace, healing, and spiritual connection, which still resonate with many listeners today.

• True

• False

Alice Coltrane’s “Journey In Satchidananda” (1971) reflected what central idea of the New Age movement?

• Political anger against governments

• Mystical spirituality and inner transformation

• Celebration of industrial progress

Vangelis’ “To the Unknown Man” (1977) reflected the fascination with cosmic exploration and the metaphysical unknown.

• True

• False

Kitaro’s “Theme From Silk Road” (1980) became iconic because it represented:

• Global cultural harmony and spiritual journeys

• Rebellion against the internet

• Military power and dominance

• Fear of the future