The Power of Information Quiz

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What was the impact of the invention of movable type in 15th century Europe?

It led to the construction of the Great Wall

It revolutionized the communication of ideas (correct)

It resulted in the rise of powerful world leaders

It caused a decrease in the flow of information

Why did Napoleon Bonaparte fear newspapers?

He feared their power to influence people (correct)

He thought they were a waste of resources

He didn't want people to be well-informed

He believed they would incite violence

What action did Qin Shi Huang take to control information?

Established a free press in many parts of the world

Encouraged the free flow of information

Ordered the burning of thousands of books and executed scholars (correct)

Promoted the publication and distribution of books

What can be inferred about the Chinese emperor's view of published information?

He saw it as a threat to his power Signup and view all the answers

How have modern leaders in Russia and China acted towards information they do not want the people to see?

They have succeeded in blocking it Signup and view all the answers

What has been the result of allowing true information to reach the people?

Good results, including holding world leaders accountable Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern regarding smartphones and social media in the context of news consumption?

They make it challenging to recognize reliable information Signup and view all the answers

What do smartphones and social media enable anyone with a device to do?

Receive and share fake news more easily Signup and view all the answers

In addition to informing, what else can news do according to the passage?

Distract and divert attention Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of news that could divert our attention according to the passage?

News about entertainment or celebrities Signup and view all the answers

How can news serve as a way to connect people according to the passage?

By telling stories about tragedies or events that affect people emotionally Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as important in the passage?

The ability to tell whether news is authentic or not Signup and view all the answers

'News Literacy' refers to:

The ability to distinguish between reliable and unreliable news sources Signup and view all the answers

'Atrocity' is closest in meaning to:

'Tragedy' Signup and view all the answers

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