WorksheetsScholars Bowl
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 45mins
Holidays have evolved with elements from other cultures. What standard should governments use to decide what holidays will be 'official' ones?
Popular vote
Historical significance
Cultural diversity
All of the above
None of the above
What makes wax museums different from traditional sculpture collections?
Wax figures are more realistic
Wax museums focus on historical figures
Wax museums charge an entrance fee
Both a and b
None of the above
The Dreamland Wax Museum in Boston charges $25 for a visit. What makes it different from traditional sculpture collections?
Realistic statues
Interactive experience
Historical figures only
Both a and b
None of the above
What factor does the passage suggest governments should consider when deciding official holidays?
Popular vote
Historical significance
Cultural diversity
All of the above
None of the above
What was Caroline Brooks known for sculpting using butter?
Animals
Mythical creatures
Historical figures
Cartoon characters
Famous places
How was the Lascaux cave made again for people to see?
Using computer technology (3D scanning)
Moving the old cave paintings to another place (relocation)
Asking artists to make new paintings (making replicas)
Building a new cave somewhere else (reconstruction)
Covering the old cave with special stuff
What is Charles Darwin famous for?
Finding a new species of birds
Exploring the Galapagos Islands
Writing a book about his travels on the HMS Beagle
Making the theory of how species change over time (theory of evolution)
Studying the flora and fauna of South America
What did researchers find in the caves of Sulawesi that shows that ancient humans could make art?
Finding old tools
Finding animal bones
Dating handprints and animal paintings
Revealing human skeletons
Finding old pottery
What did China suggest to add to Nagoya Castle for easier access?
Ramps
Wheelchair pathways
Braille for the blind
Audio guides
Elevators
In a recent election in Pakistan, how was a victory speech delivered when the candidate was in prison?
AI-generated voice
Laryngitis
Speechwriter's delivery
Recorded video message
Candidate's usual speech
What does kintsugi, as mentioned in the text,involve?
Repairing old ruins
Reconstructing broken pottery
Enhancing sculptures
Denoising historical photos
Reimagining the past
What invention changed how history is pictured by providing visual records in the 1800s?
Geoglyphs
Quipus
Camera
Runestones
Nsibidi
In updating sculptures with AI, should the likenesses of people from the past be reconstructed without their permission?
Yes, always
No, never
Only if their descendants approve
Only if it benefits education
Only if it's done with proper artistic consent
What technology allows actors to mimic historical figures' voices?
Audiorecording
CGI
Denoising
Upscaling
Image classification
In the Star Trek universe, which calendar is stardates based on?
Julian
Gregorian
Solar
Lunar
Rumi
What is the suggested question for discussion regarding restarting the calendar periodically?
How often should the calendar be restarted?
What benefits would restarting the calendar bring?
How would people adapt to calendar changes?
Should leaders have the authority to restart the calendar?
Is the concept of restarting the calendar practical?
How did scientists discover the footprints in the Mungo National Park?
They were found by a team of archaeologists excavating the area
They were spotted by a young Aboriginal girl named Mary Pappen Jr.
They were unearthed during a construction project in the park
They were identified by modern Aboriginal trackers
They were revealed through satellite imaging
Is there direct fossil evidence of feathers on a T. rex?
Yes
No
Maybe
Only in certain regions
Uncertain
Where were the ancient Sumerian tablets found?
Iraq Museum in Baghdad
British Museum in London
Louvre Museum in Paris
Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C.
Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
According to Steve Webb, what is the significance of being fit in ancient times?
It was important for participating in religious ceremonies
It was crucial for securing leadership roles within the tribe
It was essential for maintaining good health and longevity
It was necessary for survival
It was valued for artistic expression
Old video games that are sought out by gamers because they are broken, incoherent, or poor in quality.
Kasoge
Tetris
Mindcraft
Kusoge
None of the above
What is the 'black-box phone' used for among the Amish?
Sending texts and browsing the internet
Making phone calls without internet access
Accessing social media platforms
Playing games and watching videos
None of the above
According to Katie Glasgow, what kind of world do older digital camera images open up for younger people?
A futuristic world
A virtual reality world
A nostalgic world
A digital world
A modern world
What is the definition of 'supersonic transport'?
A mode of transportation using rockets
A type of music
A method for predicting the weather
A mode of transportation that travels faster than the speed of sound
A type of animal
Which of the following is not lower quality technology that is finding success with modern consumers?
Polaroids
Audiocassettes
Digital Cameras
Virtual Reality
All of the above
What did the artists predict about future travel that turned out to be right?
People flying with wings
Riding on whales underwater
Traveling through the air
Racing fish with riders
Chickens growing really fast
Which game allows players to navigate a gritty urban landscape, engage in missions, and rise through the ranks?
Minecraft
Pokemon Go
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Pac-Man
Super Mario Run
According to the text, what is one reason why Generation Z is interested in instant photography?
To save money on photography
To relive the glory days of Polaroid
To express their individuality
To follow trends set by older generations
To increase digital media consumption
How did reporters typically record information during interviews in the late 19th century?
They used shorthand
They relied on memory
By taking detailed notes
Through recorded conversations
By transcribing interviews verbatim
Where can people find old digital cameras for sale online?
Amazon
eBay and Etsy
Walmart
Best Buy
What significant change occurred in the gaming industry during the fifth generation of consoles?
The introduction of motion-sensing technology
The transition from 3D to 2D gaming experiences
The emergence of indie game development
The shift towards virtual reality gaming
The decline in the popularity of gaming consoles
What does Chris Schranck, aka FutureManGaming, attribute to the appeal of retro games?
Technological advancements
Visual complexity
Nostalgic feel
Realistic graphics
Lengthy gameplay
What is one reason why 'old-looking' games are finding fans in 2021?
Due to their high price tags
Because they are the latest trend
Because they mimic addictive app designs
Due to their advanced graphics
Because they evoke nostalgia in players
What unique feature does Pokemon Go incorporate into the gameplay experience?
Open-world adventure
Augmented reality
Text-based quests
Touchscreen controls
3D graphics
What was the reason behind Polaroid's bankruptcy?
The decline in demand for instant film
The emergence of digital photography
Competition from other camera manufacturers
Poor marketing strategies
Financial mismanagement
What obstacle did the high price of instant film pose for consumers?
Lack of availability
Limited storage capacity
Incompatibility with modern devices
Competition from digital options
Poor quality images
This is the flag of ______
Australia
Great Britain
New Zealand
Netherlands
Austria
The ‘Woman King’ was a tale of a...
West African Kingdom
Japan
Great Britain
England
United Kingdom
What natural disaster was implied to be one of many disasters caused by a large worm from another dimension in Makoto Shinkai’s 2022 film Suzume?
Hurricane
Earthquake
Tsunami
WildFire
Avalanche
In international tourism, government agencies often engage in ___________ to help attract visitors.
Place branding
City hopping
Carnivals
Public square address
Sightseeing
__________ refers to countries promoting their cuisines to foreign audiences to attract tourists and even achieve diplomatic goals.
Cookoffs
Gastrodiplomacy
Nutrition
Food Security
Food tasting
Which city has the oldest and longest continuous running Chinatown in the Western Hemisphere?
San Francisco
Nairobi
New York
Binondo
Los Angeles
Which of the following is an example of a Dark Tourism destination?
Chernobyl & Pripyat, Ukraine
Hiroshima & Nagasaki, Japan
Rwanda – Murambi, Nyamata and Kigali genocide memorials
National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, "Ground Zero", New York, USA
All the above
What is the correct order of evolution for the following? Earliest to latest?
Radio >> MP3 >> Cassette tapes
Cassette tapes >> MP3 >> Radio
Radio >> Cassette tapes >> MP3
MP3 >> Radio >> Cassette tapes
MP3 >> Cassette tapes >> Radio
What is one of the most popular sources of script ideas in Hollywood?
True Stories
Blogs
Cooking
Singing
Fishing
Which one of the following is an example of gastro-diplomacy
Artistic picture of Spanish ingredients
Small bite-sized portion that make a meal varied and fun
Hiring Thai cooks
Having celebrity chefs
Organizing culinary events around the world to promote Korean celebrity chefs and royal cuisine of the royal Joseon dynasty
‘Embe Dodo’ is a song that originated from …
North American
West Africa
East Africa
Both B and C
Europe
What percentage of movies until 2015 are based on true stories?
7.7%
30%
25%
27.2%
None of the above
What prompted some fans to undertake the process of "despecializing" the original Star Wars film?
George Lucas's desire to continuously update the film with CGI and new scenes.
The difficulty in finding an official copy of the original version for purchase.
The recognition the original film received at the Academy Awards.
The availability of various sources such as VHS, DVD, and 35mm print scans.
None of the above
What is the primary objective of the "despecializing" process?
To add more CGI and new scenes to the original film.
To recreate the original Star Wars as it was first released.
To create a documentary about the making of the original Star Wars.
To produce a version of the film with enhanced sound effects.
All the above
Who is one of the most well-known figures in the "despecializing" community?
George Lucas
Harrison Ford
Mark Hamill
Harmy
None of the above
What sources are utilized by "despecializers" in their efforts to recreate the original Star Wars?
Blu-ray and streaming services
VHS, DVD, and 35mm print scans
Digital downloads only
Audio recordings of the original film
All the above
What changes have been made to the original Star Wars film in the continuously updated special editions?
Improved picture quality only
Enhanced sound effects and CGI additions
New actors and rewritten dialogue
No changes have been made
None of the above?
What dark event that attracts tourists happened in Africa?
Terrorists flying passenger jets into two skyscrapers
An explosion in Ukraine
World War II bombing in Japan
Rwandan genocide
Overflowing deaths in Parisaa
What sparked the beginning of the civil rights movement in the United States during the 1950s?
The Supreme Court's decision in the Brown v. Board of Education case
The signing of the Southern Manifesto
The construction of interstate highways
The election of a new president
The end of the Korean War
What did the artists imagine for personal grooming in the future?
Robot barbers
Makeup machines
Hair cutting robots
Clothes-making computers
Personal fashion designers
What do neo-Luddites fight against?
New technologies and ecological issues
Government surveillance and capitalism
Social networks and healthy habits
Nuclear power and GMOs
Technology progress and security measures
What is one reason given for slowing down artificial intelligence?
It's already perfect
It's harmful for humanity
It's not useful
It's too slow
It's necessary for progress
What is the definition of "metaverse"?
A type of animal
A virtual shared space combining virtual reality and the internet
A type of music
A mode of transportation
A type of building material
What did the artists think would help build houses in the future?
New robots
3D printing
Old machines
Better Microscopes
Stronger projectors
What does "breaking design stereotypes" mean?
Making everything look the same
Embracing new and imaginative possibilities
Ignoring what people like
Following strict rules
Using only one color
What do we mean by "cultural diversity" in design?
Using only one color
Using different shapes
Ignoring different ideas
Including ideas from different cultures
Using only one story
How can designs be interesting for kids while also being good for the environment?
By using harmful materials
By avoiding environmental concerns
By emphasizing long-lasting and meaningful designs
By promoting disposable products
By using only one material
What does "aesthetic" mean in design?
Something that tastes good
Something that looks good
Something that feels soft
Something that smells nice
Something that sounds loud
When we talk about "individual expression" in design, what does it mean?
Doing things the same as everyone else
Doing things in your own unique way
Following strict rules
Ignoring what you like
Making everything look the same
What does "innovative solutions" mean in design?
Doing the same thing every time
Finding new and creative ways to solve problems
Ignoring problems
Following strict guidelines
Making everything old
What is the field of Paleoart?
Art that depicts prehistoric life or environments and that is based on fossil evidence.
The field to recover fossils and rearrange it.
All of the answers.
Arts that were made in the Paleolithic era.
What are the Luddites?
People who violently opposed to technological change
People who opposes old technology and advocates for modern technologies
People who prefers to live alone in solitary.
People who invents technologies to make everyone's life better.
When was the camera invented?
1700s
1800s
1900s
2000s
If you want to create a movie set in a time-period that has photographs, what challenge will you have to face?
too many pictures to choose from
building a set that looks realistic
use a newspaper clipping
the history of that time is a myth
Other than a human lookalike, what can you use to reconstruct a historical figure?
CPI
CGP
CGP
CGI
What is the meaning of the term 'color-conscious casting'?
Allowing only people of the same race or color to play a historical figure.
Making sure that everyone in a story is a different color.
Making sure that everyone is a story is the same color.
Allowing people of a different race or color to play a historical figure.
Why is it difficult to recreate scenes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
All the photos from then are too old.
All the photos from then are black and white.
Those times were bleak and colorless.
Most people have only seen black and white photos from those times.
What did photographs of Franklin Delano Roosevelt almost never show?
that he was very handsome
that he had no legs
that he had only one arm
that he was in a wheelchair
What is the name of the West African kingdom that worked together with White colonizers to sell slaves?
Myhomie
Dahomey
Demhoney
Mymoney
How many times zones are there in the world?
10
12
24
28
Oncology focuses on what disease?
Cancer
Heart Disease
Autoimmune
Asthma
Approximately what fraction of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans?
One-half
Two-thirds
Seven-tenths
Four-fifths
This large wave is caused by earthquakes, volcanos, landslides or any other event which moves large amounts of water. Its name comes from the Japanese for "Harbor Wave." What is this wave featured in the animated movie Ponyo as well as the disaster film 2012?
tidal wave
rip curl
tsunami
shamishi
S.S. Created by the Sumerians approximately 5,500 years ago, what type of writing uses symbols formed from wedge-shaped strokes to represent words?
Aramaic
Cuneiform
Proto-Sinaitic
Ugaritic
Misc. What is the name of the intelligent personal assistant developed by Amazon within Echo and Echo Dot?
Siri
Alexa
Cortana
Lucida
Misc: Based on songs sales, streaming, radio airplay, touring, and social engagement, Billboard ranks this female rapper as the top hit maker among women in all genres. Name this performer whose songs include "No Frauds" and "Regret in Your Tears."
Lil' Kim
Nicki Minaj
Missy Elliott
Cardi B
Why is helium used to fill balloons?
Helium is monoatomic.
Helium is in Group VIII of the Periodic Table.
Helium has a full outer electron shell.
Helium is less dense than air.
What are the impacts of climate change?
Sea levels are rising
non-extreme weather phenomena
oceans are becoming warmer
COVID-19 problems
Geoengineering is project designed to tackle the effects of climate change.
True
False
