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Questions and Answers
What form of writing is usually credited to the Sumerians or the Egyptians?
What form of writing is usually credited to the Sumerians or the Egyptians?
- Petroglyphs
- Cylcons
- Nsibidi
- Hieroglyphics (correct)
What invention changed how history was visualized, providing realistic images of the past?
What invention changed how history was visualized, providing realistic images of the past?
- Quipus
- Oracle bones
- Camera (correct)
- Geoglyphs
What was a challenge faced by those producing stories set in photographed times?
What was a challenge faced by those producing stories set in photographed times?
- Casting actors who resemble historical figures (correct)
- Creating geoglyphs
- Collecting petroglyphs
- Learning cuneiform
What strategy did early civilizations like the Sumerians and Egyptians use to record their histories?
What strategy did early civilizations like the Sumerians and Egyptians use to record their histories?
What was a limitation of early forms of writing like cuneiform and hieroglyphics?
What was a limitation of early forms of writing like cuneiform and hieroglyphics?
How did the invention of the camera impact how historical figures were portrayed in modern storytelling?
How did the invention of the camera impact how historical figures were portrayed in modern storytelling?
What is one argument against the casting of Black actors in the musical Hamilton as America's legendary founding heroes?
What is one argument against the casting of Black actors in the musical Hamilton as America's legendary founding heroes?
What is a potential risk of actors mimicking the voices of historical figures?
What is a potential risk of actors mimicking the voices of historical figures?
In what way did the musical Hamilton defy expectations in casting actors?
In what way did the musical Hamilton defy expectations in casting actors?
Why did the musical Hamilton receive praise regarding its casting choices?
Why did the musical Hamilton receive praise regarding its casting choices?
What is one concern raised about using AI-generated voices for political speeches?
What is one concern raised about using AI-generated voices for political speeches?
Why is it expected that an actress playing Margaret Thatcher should study her voice diligently?
Why is it expected that an actress playing Margaret Thatcher should study her voice diligently?
