WorksheetsWSC 2023 - Dioramas and Living Museums Questions
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 19mins
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using dioramas in museums?
a) They allow visitors to see animals up close.
b) They provide a sense of immersion and realism.
c) They can be used to show historical events.
d) They make it easier for museums to store and transport exhibits.
What is Poble Espanyol?
a) A museum dedicated to the history of Barcelona.
b) A museum showcasing the diverse culture and traditions of Spain.
c) A theme park featuring Spanish food and music.
d) A modern art museum with a collection of Spanish artists.
What was the last meal served to second-class passengers on the Titanic?
A. Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding
B. Broiled mackerel with tomato sauce
C. Irish stew and boiled potatoes
D. Grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup
What is one technique that diorama artists use to create realistic scenery?
a) They use real plants and animals in the displays.
b) They paint the scenery by hand.
c) They use 3D printing technology.
d) They rely on computer-generated imagery.
Which dessert was served to all passengers for the last meal on the Titanic?
A. Baked Alaska
B. Chocolate mousse
C. Fruit and cheese plate
D. Apple pie with custard
When was MILLENNIUM CITY PARK opened to the public?
a) July 1992
b) October 28th, 1998
c) Northern Song Dynasty
d) One thousand years ago
Who created the painting that MILLENNIUM CITY PARK is based on?
a) A famous artist in Northern Song Dynasty
b) A modern architect
c) A local painter in Kaifeng
d) A group of anonymous artists
What is Heritage Park?
A) A modern theme park
B) A living museum
C) A zoo
D) A water park
What can visitors experience at Heritage Park?
A) An escape to the past
B) A futuristic adventure
C) A space exploration
D) A virtual reality tour
How are the employees and volunteers at Heritage Park dressed?
A) In modern clothes
B) In formal wear
C) In character costumes
D) In sports attire
What is the multimedia project "Fiestas" in Poble Espanyol about?
A) The history of Spanish festivals
B) The science behind Spanish festivals
C) The art of Spanish festivals
D) The cuisine of Spanish festivals
Which famous artists' works can be seen at the Fran Daurel Museum in Poble Espanyol?
A) Van Gogh, Monet, and Matisse
B) Picasso, Dali, and Miro
C) Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Rubens
D) Warhol, Lichtenstein, and Hockney
What is a unique feature of Poble Espanyol's factories?
A) They produce leather goods, jewelry, and guitars
B) They are fully automated
C) They only produce products from one region of Spain
D) They are closed to the public
Who is Aaron Delehanty?
A) An artist who creates freeze-framed vignettes of animals and people
B) An art historian who studies dioramas
C) A scientist who studies ecosystems
D) A writer who wrote about museum dioramas once
Who created the “Akeley method” of diorama construction?
a. Aaron Delehanty
b. Carl Akeley
c. Emily Graslie
d. Theodore Roosevelt
What has Plimoth Patuxet museum been criticized for?
a) Not having enough colonial village displays
b) Not serving authentic colonial food
c) Not paying attention to the indigenous peoples who were displaced by the Pilgrims
d) Not having enough staff to run the museum
What is the Ulster American Folk Park?
a) An American museum that focuses on the history of Ireland
b) An Irish museum that showcases the lives of Irish people who moved to the United States
c) An American museum that showcases the lives of Irish people who moved to the United States
d) An Irish museum that only displays artifacts from the Ulster region
What are living future museums?
a) Museums that display artifacts from the future
b) Museums that showcase historical buildings and reenactments from the future
c) Museums that showcase futuristic exhibits and predictions
d) None of the above
What is the main theme of Frontierland at Disneyland?
a. Space exploration
b. Medieval Europe
c. The Wild West
d. The Future
What is the name of the stage show that features live music and dancing?
a. Fantasmic!
b. World of Color
c. Mickey and the Magical Map
d. Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition
What is the main attraction at Plimoth Plantation?
A) A colonial village
B) A Native American settlement
C) A Pilgrim museum
D) A theme park
What is the purpose of the Wampanoag Homesite?
A) To showcase the traditional houses of the Pilgrims
B) To educate visitors about the local tribe and traditions
C) To display artifacts from the 17th century
D) To sell souvenirs to visitors
What is the main goal of the Wampanoag Advisory Committee created by the museum?
A) To provide advice on cultural sensitivity issues and to ensure that the Wampanoag tribe's perspective is represented.
B) To oversee the day-to-day operations of the museum.
C) To raise funds for the museum's expansion.
D) To Train visitors about the dangers of focusing too much on the western style of history
What is one of the proposed changes by the museum to address some of the criticisms?
A) To eliminate the Wampanoag settlement from the museum.
B) To hire more non-Native American staff members.
C) To incorporate more Wampanoag voices in the exhibits and programs.
D) To send the first native American astronaut to space
What is the process of analyzing ancient leftovers called?
Archaeology
b) Anthropology
c) Gastronomy
d) Chemography
What kind of ancient leftovers can scientists analyze?
a) Bones and teeth
b) Pottery and ceramics
c) Fossilized feces
d) All of the above
What is a midden?
a) A type of ancient pottery.
b) A pile of garbage and debris left behind by ancient people.
c) A type of fossilized feces.
d) None of the above.
What is phytolith analysis?
a) The study of ancient plant remains.
b) The study of ancient animal bones.
c) The study of ancient pottery fragments.
d) None of the above.
How can scientists determine the age of ancient leftovers?
a) Through carbon dating.
b) Through DNA analysis.
c) Through isotopic analysis.
d) All of the above.
What is zooarchaeology?
a) The study of ancient plants.
b) The study of ancient animal remains.
c) The study of ancient tools and technology.
d) None of the above.
What is a thermopolium?
A) A type of ancient Roman house
B) An ancient Roman fast food establishment
C) An amphitheater in Rome
D) A type of ancient Roman wine
Which city is home to the best-preserved thermopolium in the world?
Athens
Rome
Pompeii
Alexandria
What were the jars known as dolia used for in a thermopolium?
A) To store water
B) To store wine
C) To store food
D) To store spices
What is Medieval Times?
A) A Renaissance fair
B) A dinner theater
C) A medieval-themed amusement park
D) A historical reenactment group
What type of entertainment is provided at Medieval Times?
A) Jousting and sword fights
B) Acrobatics and magic shows
C) Stand-up comedy
D) Opera and classical music
What was the last meal served to first-class passengers on the Titanic?
A. Consommé Olga, poached salmon with mousseline sauce,... (10 course meal)
B. Lobster, filet mignon, and roasted vegetables with spaghetti carbonara and chocalate cake for desert (7 course meal)
C. Grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup and side of chicken a la Maryland (9 course meail)
D. Caesar salad and spaghetti carbonara (8 course meal)
What is the purpose of the Ulster American Folk Park?
a) To highlight the difficulties faced by Ulster people during their journey to North America.
b) To showcase the culture and traditions of rural Ulster at the turn of the century
c) To celebrate the success of Ulster people in North America through showing their inventions
d) to inspire the patrons of the theme park to spend more time on their Irish cultural backgrounds
What can visitors to the Ulster American Folk Park expect to see?
a) Thatched cottages and daffodils.
b) Modern skyscrapers and shopping malls.
c) Theme park rides and attractions.
d) Irish singers who flew back from the United States
