42 Questions
Who is described as viewing technology as a divine phenomenon?
Kevin Kelly
What does the text suggest about living well with technology?
It requires questioning the ways technology shapes our lives.
What does Carlyle warn about regarding technology?
It can make us mechanical in head and in heart.
Who is referred to as 'Osama bin Luddite'?
Osama bin Laden
What did the Unabomber attack with?
Mail bombs
What did Loyola University of Chicago professor Steven E. Jones observe about college students?
They discuss how technology dominates their lives
Who were the original Luddites?
Highly skilled machine operators
What did the Luddites attack during their protests?
Textile machinery
What was the government's response to the Luddite protests?
Making machine-breaking a capital offense
What technology did the Luddites commonly attack?
Stocking frames
Who were the Luddites attacking during their protests?
Manufacturers who used machines in a fraudulent manner
What inspired and frightened the Luddites and the forces of law and order?
The phantom Ned Ludd
Who was Ned Ludd and why did he become the symbolic leader of the Luddites?
A fictional character based on a young apprentice
Why did the Luddites attack frames with massive sledgehammers called 'Great Enoch'?
To express anger with style and swagger
According to the text, what is the driving force behind TikTok?
Teenagers
How many members are there in the Luddite Club?
16
At what age did Logan Lane delete her social media accounts and say goodbye to her smartphone?
17
According to the text, why did Biruk Watling become interested in stepping away from social media?
She read a novel that criticized how technology detaches users from reality.
What does the Luddite Club stand for, according to Biruk Watling?
Using your day more wisely.
What does the text suggest about the current members of the Luddite Club?
They will be going off to college next year.
What does the text suggest about the future of the Luddite Club?
It will struggle to stay afloat without its current members.
According to the text, what is the average daily screen time of today's teens, who are part of Generation Z?
8 hours
At what age did Logan Lane delete her social media accounts and say goodbye to her smartphone?
17
What is the Luddite Club's stance on technology, according to the text?
Reject and oppose technology
According to the text, why did Biruk Watling become interested in stepping away from social media?
She read a novel that criticized technology
What does the Luddite Club stand for, according to Biruk Watling?
Reflecting on one's day and life
What does the text suggest about the future of the Luddite Club?
It will continue with new members joining
According to the text, what inspired and frightened the Luddites and the forces of law and order?
The rapid pace of industrialization
Which country is home to around 12,000 of the world's most conservative Mennonites?
Belize
When did a group of over 3,000 Canadian Mennonites immigrate to Belize?
20th century
Which industries do Mennonites dominate in Belize?
Poultry and dairy
What is the photographer's new book titled?
c.1950
What language do the Mennonites in Belize primarily speak?
Plautdietsch
What is the literacy rate of Belize's Mennonite communities compared to other ethnic groups?
5%
What economic activity are Belize's Mennonite communities mostly reliant on?
Commercial agriculture
Which country offered land, religious freedom, and exemption from certain taxes to Canadian Mennonites in the late 1950s?
Belize
What percentage of Belize's population do Mennonites represent?
Around 4%
What is the main reason why Mennonites have moved around the world?
To find isolated farmland
What language do the Mennonites in Belize primarily speak?
Plautdietsch
What does the photographer's new book, 'c.1950', focus on?
The idyllic life centered on family
What is the literacy rate of Belize's Mennonite communities compared to other ethnic groups?
Lower
What impact did the experience with the Mennonites have on the photographer's photography?
He became more interactive and social with people
Quiz: The Impact of Industrial Revolution on Labor and Machines Discover how the Industrial Revolution transformed the textile industry and created new job opportunities. Learn about the labor disputes and violent resistance that arose due to advancements in machinery. Explore the fears and concerns of workers as efficiency increased during this revolutionary period.
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