Diaspora 🌎✈️
What is a diaspora?
a large group of people living away from their traditional homeland.
Where do wombats live?
In forests and mountains in southeast Australia.
What is the butterfly effect?
The idea that a very small action or change can lead to much larger consequences later on.
In which city is 30 St. Mary Axe located?
London.
Contrast the setting and lighting choices of traditional mid-1800s French artists with those of the early Impressionists.
Traditional artists worked under controlled lighting inside dark studios; Impressionists painted outdoors in nature to capture real, changing sunlight.
Name one reason a diaspora might form.
A government forces people to move.
To escape mistreatment or violence.
How is a female wombat's pouch different from a kangaroo's pouch?
wombat's pouch faces backward, while a kangaroo's pouch faces forward.
What does the butterfly effect suggest about small actions?
They can lead to very large consequences.
What nickname was given to 30 St. Mary Axe and why?
The Gherkin because of its pickle-like shape
Why does the author explicitly mention Claude Monet's habit of painting the same scene at different times of day?
To demonstrate his intense focus on how natural light actively alters the appearance, shadows, and colors of a subject over time.
Which diaspora is mentioned as one of the largest in the world?
The African diaspora.
How long is a full-grown wombat?
How much does a full-grown wombat typically weigh?
About one meter long.
Between 25 and 35 kilograms.
Besides weather, name two fields where the butterfly effect can be found.
Chemistry, economics, ecology, or psychology.
How do the continuous windows help the building?
They allow air and sunlight to enter the building.
Why did other artists begin adopting the Impressionist style?
It gave them more freedom to express themselves.
Name one country that received large populations of Africans during the Atlantic slave trade.
Brazil or the United States.
Why do wombats build underground tunnels?
To keep themselves cool during the heat of the day.
According to Lorenz's famous example, a butterfly flapping its wings in Brazil could cause what in Texas?
What is the advantage of allowing sunlight deep inside the building?
It reduces the need for artificial lighting.
How did public opinion about Impressionism change over time?
It was criticized at first but later became very popular.
According to the passage, what is one example of an African cultural element that spread throughout the Americas?
Music, religion, and language
Why would a forward-facing pouch be a problem for a wombat?
Soil could fill the pouch while it digs.
What can happen in marketplaces because of the butterfly effect?
Small events can lead to major economic growth or the bankruptcy of large companies.A tornado.
It saves energy, reduces costs, improves airflow and lighting, and minimizes wind problems.
What specific artistic techniques caused the general public and traditional art critics to initially reject Impressionist paintings?
In other words, why did many critics dislike Impressionist paintings at first?
The use of quick, clear brushstrokes and bright colors, which made the artwork look incomplete, unclear, and unfinished.