The World Is Better Now Than Ever Before

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6th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one reason the speaker believes the present is better than the past?
There are more wars now than before.
People are more isolated today.
Technology has not advanced much.
The world is safer with fewer wars.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the speaker, what has happened to global poverty in recent years?
It has increased significantly.
It has doubled in the last decade.
It has remained the same.
It has fallen below 10% for the first time.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which technological advancement is mentioned as making life easier?
Flying cars
Self-driving cars
Teleportation devices
Time machines
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one benefit of technological progress mentioned in the video?
It has slowed down communication.
It allows for real-time language translation.
It has made life more complicated.
It has made people less intelligent.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the speaker suggest about people's behavior today?
People are generally less kind.
People are generally kinder than before.
People are more selfish.
People are more aggressive.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the speaker recommend to counteract negative perceptions from traditional media?
Ignore all news completely.
Believe everything the media says.
Only watch news from one source.
Engage with more positive stories.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the speaker believe people think the world is worse than it is?
Because they are more informed.
Because they want an excuse to withdraw.
Because they have no access to information.
Because they are naturally pessimistic.
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