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100
What does C.E.R. stand for? 

Claim, Evidence, Reasoning. 

100

Fact or Interpretation? 

"The Russian Revolution was a necessary uprising to free the working class from oppression."

Interpretation

100

How many hearts does an octopus have? 

3

100

What does DBQ stand for? 

Document Based Question

100

What is industrialization?

Changing from handmade goods to machine-made goods in factories.

200

This type of government has a small group of people who hold all the power/are in charge. 

Oligarchy

200

The term for changing information to fit a certain idea. 

Distortion 

200

What was the first type of vegetable grown in space?

Potatoes

200

What was the first country to industrialize? 

Britain

200

What machine by James Watt changed how power was made?

The Steam Engine

300

This type of government was first created in Ancient Greece. Those who could vote included all free landowning men. 

Direct Democracy 
300

What propaganda technique uses memorable simple images associated with something/someone to influence people?

Symbol

300

The terrifying Mosasaurus was not a dinosaur but a potentially cannibalistic _____.

Colossal Marine Lizard 

*marine lizard would also be counted as correct

300
Is Mrs. Chavez going to have a baby girl or baby boy? 

Girl! :)

300

____ is about knowing the difference between right and wrong and choosing to do what is right. It’s a set of moral principles that guide how people behave and make decisions.

Ethics

400

This is the only country who currently has a Direct Democracy as their form of government.

Switzerland

400

In propaganda, what technique emphasizes only the positive aspects of something while leaving out the negatives?

Card stacking/Omission 

*If you have one but not the other (ie: just card stacking or just omission, you still get the points ;))

400

Which one is wider, Australia or The Moon? 

Australia

400

Name 5 of the 6 propaganda techniques that we went over in class. 

Name Calling

Symbol

Slogan

Omission/ Card Stacking

Glittering Generalities 

Bandwagon

400
Can you remember one of the tongue twisters that you learned? Write YES or NO. Then when you flip someone will have to say it outloud when called on right away if someone remembers. 
Go! Teachers decide if you get points ;)
500

What term describes when a leader rejects or blocks a decision or law?

Veto

500

Daily Double!! Double points if you get BOTH answers correct.

1. Describe what makes propaganda different than advertising.  

2. Are all advertisements propaganda? Yes or no. 

Propaganda is one-sided and spread with the purpose to influence the attitude or behavior of others. Advertising is the promotion of services, products, a vision, or ideas.

Double Points: No! Ads CAN have propaganda in them, but NOT all advertising is propaganda.

500

How much saliva does your mouth produce in a day? 

1 liter! 

500

We did an activity to share what we learned about changes in ethical opinions over time related to electric cars. What was that activity called?

Feedback Fishbowl

500

What is the term for a small scale business where things are made and sold in the home. The Spinning Jenny would help to revolutionize this 'industry.'

Cottage Industry