WorksheetsFuturism and Afrofuturism Concepts
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Free Lives | Terra Nil (2023)
A reverse city-building game promoting ecological restoration.
A traditional city-building game focused on urban development.
A survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world.
A puzzle game involving resource management.
Arcology
A style of architecture that emphasizes minimalism and simplicity.
A fusion of architecture and ecology; large, self-contained cities in single megastructures.
A type of ecological park designed for urban areas.
A method of sustainable farming in urban environments.
Hayao Miyazaki | Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
A fantasy story about a young princess in a magical kingdom.
An anime epic envisioning a world of post-apocalyptic ecology.
A documentary about the life of Hayao Miyazaki.
A romantic tale set in a futuristic city.
Destruction as Creation
The belief that all art should be original and never reference past works.
The idea that artistic renewal requires obliterating existing forms and traditions.
The concept that destruction leads to chaos and should be avoided in art.
The notion that creativity is solely about building upon existing ideas.
N. K. Jemisin | The Ones Who Stay and Fight (2020)
A short story in a solarpunk utopia grappling with ethical justice.
A novel exploring dystopian themes of survival and despair.
A collection of poems about nature and humanity's relationship with it.
A historical fiction piece set in a post-apocalyptic world.
Terra Nil
A reverse city-builder game where players restore ecosystems rather than exploit them.
A traditional city-building game focused on urban development.
A survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world.
A puzzle game involving resource management.
Non-Digital Future
A future characterized by digital technology and microprocessors.
A future without the transistor, marked by analog, bulky, Cold War-era technology.
A future dominated by artificial intelligence and machine learning.
A future where quantum computing is the norm.
Grace Jones | Nightclubbing (1981)
What does this album represent?A genre-defying album representing Afrofuturism’s otherworldly fashion.
A traditional jazz album with classic influences.
A pop album focused on romantic themes.
A rock album celebrating the 1980s music scene.
Cloning as Cultural Preservation
Use of biotech in fiction to explore continuity of identity and collective memory.
A method to create identical copies of organisms for agricultural purposes.
A technique used to enhance genetic diversity in endangered species.
A process that eliminates the need for traditional reproduction methods.
Diaspora
The dispersion of people from their homeland, often central to Afrofuturist themes of identity and memory.
A celebration of cultural heritage and traditions.
A term used to describe the migration of animals during seasonal changes.
A political movement advocating for the return of displaced populations.
Christian Holland | Wind Farmer (2022)
A speculative narrative symbolizing energy transition through wind power.
A documentary about the history of wind farming.
A fictional story about a farmer's struggles with climate change.
An analysis of the economic impact of wind energy on rural communities.
Manifesto of Futurism
A 1909 declaration by Filippo Tommaso Marinetti advocating for aggressive modernism and artistic revolution.
A 1920s movement promoting traditional art forms and classical aesthetics.
A 1915 manifesto calling for the return to nature in art and literature.
A 1930s declaration emphasizing the importance of realism in artistic expression.
Inherited Nostalgia
Emotional attachment to a past not personally experienced, explored through generational trauma.
A longing for a future that has not yet occurred.
A feeling of sadness for lost opportunities in the present.
A desire to return to childhood memories and experiences.
Solarpunk
A speculative movement envisioning sustainable, community-based, technology-integrated futures.
A dystopian vision of a future dominated by technology.
A political ideology focused on individualism and capitalism.
A cultural movement promoting traditional agricultural practices.
Common | Imagine (2021)
A socially-conscious rap anthem envisioning a better world.
A pop song about love and relationships.
A rock ballad reflecting on personal struggles.
An electronic dance track celebrating nightlife.
Vertical Urbanism
A planning concept represented by SimCity’s MegaTowers and dense, modular skyscrapers.
A method of urban planning focused on horizontal expansion.
A design philosophy emphasizing green spaces in urban areas.
A strategy for reducing urban traffic congestion.
Utopian Art Machine | SolarPunk Anthem (2024)
A musical tribute to solarpunk values.
A critique of dystopian futures.
An exploration of traditional art forms.
A celebration of urban architecture.
Autonomous Identity
A character’s desire to forge a future separate from the past’s burdens.
A character’s struggle to accept their past mistakes.
A character’s longing for acceptance from society.
A character’s quest for revenge against their enemies.
Afrofuturism
A cultural movement combining science fiction, fantasy, and Black identity to imagine alternative futures and histories.
A genre of music that blends African rhythms with electronic sounds.
A fashion trend inspired by traditional African attire and modern streetwear.
A political ideology focused on the empowerment of Black communities through technology.
Overwatch
A game set in a dystopian future where chaos reigns.
A game depicting a post-crisis future where renewable tech and peacekeeping prevail.
A game focused on traditional warfare and military tactics.
A game that takes place in a fantasy world with mythical creatures.
