Dioramas and Aaron Delehanty

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Who is the artist mentioned in the text?

Milwaukee Field Museum

Carl Akeley

Field Museum

Aaron Delehanty (correct)

What is the purpose of a diorama according to Aaron Delehanty?

To build time machines

To bring people and animals closer together

To replicate specific ecosystems (correct)

To freeze-frame vignettes of animals and people

What is the significance of the 'Akeley method' mentioned in the text?

It changed the way museums displayed taxidermied animals (correct)

It involved creating custom artificial environments for animals

It was developed by Carl Akeley at the Milwaukee Field Museum

It was the first diorama to be created

Which museum does Delehanty currently work at?

The Rochester Museum and Science Center Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of striped hyenas in the wild?

Endangered Signup and view all the answers

What does Delehanty use to simulate blood stains on the floorboards of the homes in the Hemudu diorama?

Red paint Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of a great diorama according to Delehanty?

To offer a unique type of immersion Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the father of the habitat diorama and modern taxidermy?

Carl Akeley Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of early dioramas?

To educate museumgoers about the natural world Signup and view all the answers

Which museum has the Akeley Hall of African Mammals?

The Field Museum in Chicago Signup and view all the answers

What did the diorama team consult to ensure accuracy in their work?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which city is Poble Espanyol located in?

Barcelona Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of creating Poble Espanyol?

To host the 1929 World's Fair Signup and view all the answers

What can visitors expect to find in Poble Espanyol?

Traditional Spanish food Signup and view all the answers

Which architect designed the blueprints for the Poble Espanyol?

Puig i Cadafalch Signup and view all the answers

What was the original plan for the Poble Espanyol after the 1929 World Fair?

To demolish it Signup and view all the answers

When did the decline of Poble Espanyol occur?

During the 1980s Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the multimedia project 'Fiestas' in Poble Espanyol?

To present cultural customs and festivals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about Heritage Park?

It is a theme park with roller coasters Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main attractions at Heritage Park?

The steam engine train ride Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Heritage Park according to the text?

To provide a glimpse into a simpler life Signup and view all the answers

During COVID-19, what is required when visiting Heritage Park?

Wearing a mask inside the buildings and on the train Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of getting an annual membership at Heritage Park?

Discounts at the shops Signup and view all the answers

What can visitors do at Heritage Park without paying admission?

Visit the Heritage Park square, grab a bite or snack at the Railway Cafe, and visit the shops Signup and view all the answers

Which artist created the MILLENNIUM CITY PARK in Kaifeng?

Zhang Zeduan Signup and view all the answers

When was the MILLENNIUM CITY PARK opened to the public?

October 28th 1998 Signup and view all the answers

What does the MILLENNIUM CITY PARK represent?

The social life of Kaifeng in the Northern Song Dynasty Signup and view all the answers

Which iconic attraction is located in Frontierland at Disneyland Resort?

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme of Frontierland at Disneyland Resort?

Wild, wild west Signup and view all the answers

According to Walt Disney, what is Frontierland a tribute to?

The pioneers who blazed the trails across America Signup and view all the answers

Which attraction in Frontierland requires guests to take a raft to access it?

Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island Signup and view all the answers

What is the height requirement for the Sailing Ship Columbia?

No height requirement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following attractions in Frontierland was designed by Walt Disney himself?

Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island Signup and view all the answers

Which dining location in Frontierland offers views of the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad train tracks?

Rancho del Zocalo Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following attractions in Frontierland at Disneyland has a height requirement for guests?

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is true?

It is a roller coaster-type attraction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following attractions in Frontierland at Disneyland offers stunning views of Frontierland, New Orleans Square, and Critter Country?

Mark Twain Riverboat Signup and view all the answers

What is the height of the Mark Twain Riverboat?

28 feet Signup and view all the answers

Which restaurant in Frontierland is known for serving American cuisine with barbecue flavors?

River Belle Terrace Signup and view all the answers

Which restaurant in Frontierland is often regarded as Walt and Lillian Disney’s date night restaurant?

The Golden Horseshoe Signup and view all the answers

Which restaurant in Frontierland is the only location where you can get a famous corn dog, other than at the classic Little Red Wagon on Main Street, U.S.A.?

Stage Door Cafe Signup and view all the answers

Which restaurants in Frontierland offer full plant-based meals?

Rancho del Zocalo and River Belle Terrace Signup and view all the answers