Uncover the Secrets of the 1876 Century Safe

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Which university is home to the 'Crypt of Civilization' time capsule?

Harvard University

Stanford University

Oglethorpe University (correct)

Yale University

What is the purpose of the 'Crypt of Civilization' time capsule?

To preserve all of human knowledge (correct)

To serve as a museum of civilization

To record the history of Oglethorpe University

To teach English to future generations

When is the scheduled opening year for the Westinghouse time capsules?

1965 A.D.

1939 A.D.

6939 A.D. (correct)

8113 A.D.

What did the Detroit Century Box time capsule contain?

Letters to the future Signup and view all the answers

Which city is home to a time capsule that includes a ceremonial kimono, a Slinky, and the blackened fingernail of a survivor of the Hiroshima atomic bombing?

Juneau Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Future Library project?

To invite authors to submit manuscripts each year Signup and view all the answers

When is the scheduled opening date for the Juneau Time Capsule?

2094 Signup and view all the answers

Which time capsule was opened during the nation's bicentennial festivities in July 1976?

The 1876 Century Safe Signup and view all the answers

Who placed a time capsule in the cornerstone of the Massachusetts State House in 1795?

Samuel Adams and Paul Revere Signup and view all the answers

What was found inside the Massachusetts State House time capsule when it was unsealed in 2015?

Newspapers, coins dating back to the 1600s, a page from the Massachusetts Colony Records, and a copper medal with an image of George Washington Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the stainless-steel tube buried on the Arctic island?

Samples of human DNA Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of burying the stainless-steel tube on the Arctic island?

To inform future generations about Earth's geology Signup and view all the answers

What technology is NOT included in the stainless-steel tube?

A virtual reality headset Signup and view all the answers

Which event prompted the creation of the message in a bottle time capsule?

The International Geophysical Year Signup and view all the answers

Who selected the objects for the time capsule?

Marek Lewandowski Signup and view all the answers

What is the Voyager Golden Record?

Phonograph records on board the Voyager spacecrafts Signup and view all the answers

Why does Marek Lewandowski believe their time capsule will be understood by future discoverers?

Because it is sure to be found one day Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following samples is NOT included in the stainless-steel tube buried on the Arctic island?

Dried DNA samples from humans, rats, salmon, and potato Signup and view all the answers

What type of electronic devices are packed into the stainless-steel tube?

Silicon-based electronic devices Signup and view all the answers

Where was the stainless-steel tube buried on the Arctic island?

Near the Polish Polar Station in Hornsund, Svalbard Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about the message in a bottle time capsule?

The chosen burial place for the capsule is above sea level. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Voyager Golden Record?

To provide a snapshot of twentieth-century human culture for extraterrestrials. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Cheops pyramid and the tombs and artifacts inside it?

They provide a snapshot of ancient Egyptian culture. Signup and view all the answers

How are the physical and digital records of time capsules held by Oglethorpe University transferred to the Not Forgotten Library Depository?

Through a formal deaccession Signup and view all the answers

What does the International Time Capsule Society do with time capsule registrations?

They collect and oversee time capsule registrations from all over the world. Signup and view all the answers

How are the physical and digital records of time capsules held by Oglethorpe University transferred to the Not Forgotten Library Depository?

They are permanently transferred. Signup and view all the answers

Which university is responsible for overseeing the registrations of time capsules from all over the world?

International Time Capsule Society Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Not Forgotten Library Depository?

To provide public access to time capsule records Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the contents of the metal box found in the statue of Robert E. Lee in Richmond?

Ordinary and routine objects Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of time capsules?

To bypass traditional ways of recording history Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of cornerstone or foundation boxes?

They are remnants of civic celebrations Signup and view all the answers

Why do people go to such extraordinary lengths to make time capsules?

To ensure they are remembered as they wish to be Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the essential rituals of time capsules, as mentioned in the text?

Brainstorming about what to include in the time capsule Signup and view all the answers

Why did the sixth-grade class at Lenox Elementary School choose the year 2046 for the opening of their time capsule?

They wanted to be part of the opening Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the future of time capsules?

They will continue to be made despite global issues Signup and view all the answers

According to Adrienne Waterman, why has there been an increase in the registration of time capsules in the past two years?

Due to the pandemic and concerns about history preservation Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'memory hole' refer to in the context of time capsules?

A metaphorical term used to describe the erasure of history Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'time capsule' being used metaphorically?

It suggests a lack of faith in traditional forms of memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of cornerstone or foundation boxes?

They are a way to bypass traditional methods of recording history Signup and view all the answers

What is the main interest in time capsules, according to the text?

The phenomenon of time capsules themselves Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of time capsules according to Adrienne Waterman?

To prevent collective amnesia Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'time capsule' being used metaphorically?

It indicates a lack of faith in other methods of transmitting history Signup and view all the answers

What is the common purpose of time capsules and the Century Safe opened by President Gerald Ford?

To communicate with the future Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the date chosen by the sixth-grade class for the opening of their time capsule?

It allows the students to still be alive when it is opened Signup and view all the answers

What is the paradoxical logic mentioned in the text regarding the contemporary interest in making time capsules?

If history is ending, we must make history as fast as we can Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways in which Putin receives information?

Through red folders handed to him by Kremlin aides Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways in which Putin has tried to create a narrative of Russian glory?

By using historical figures and victories Signup and view all the answers

What was Ludmila's experience living with Putin like?

He was a taciturn and authoritarian master of the house Signup and view all the answers

During the 1990s, Putin rose to become the deputy mayor of which city?

St. Petersburg Signup and view all the answers

Which event became a kind of national founding myth for the new Russia?

Victory in World War II Signup and view all the answers

Which style did Putin adopt that was different from Yeltsin and other Russian officials?

Low-key, soft-spoken Signup and view all the answers

Which group of people does Putin prioritize in his circle of decision makers?

Security services background Signup and view all the answers

During which era did Russian President Vladimir Putin serve as a young KGB officer?

The Cold War Signup and view all the answers

What traumatic event did Putin experience during the collapse of the Soviet Union?

The fall of the Berlin Wall Signup and view all the answers

What was Putin's role during the storming of the KGB headquarters in Dresden?

He protected the employees and files Signup and view all the answers

Uncover the Secrets of the 1876 Century Safe

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Which university is home to the 'Crypt of Civilization' time capsule?

What is the purpose of the 'Crypt of Civilization' time capsule?

When is the scheduled opening year for the Westinghouse time capsules?

What did the Detroit Century Box time capsule contain?

Which city is home to a time capsule that includes a ceremonial kimono, a Slinky, and the blackened fingernail of a survivor of the Hiroshima atomic bombing?

What is the purpose of the Future Library project?

When is the scheduled opening date for the Juneau Time Capsule?

Which time capsule was opened during the nation's bicentennial festivities in July 1976?

Who placed a time capsule in the cornerstone of the Massachusetts State House in 1795?

What was found inside the Massachusetts State House time capsule when it was unsealed in 2015?

Which of the following is NOT included in the stainless-steel tube buried on the Arctic island?

What is the purpose of burying the stainless-steel tube on the Arctic island?

What technology is NOT included in the stainless-steel tube?

Which event prompted the creation of the message in a bottle time capsule?

Who selected the objects for the time capsule?

What is the Voyager Golden Record?

Why does Marek Lewandowski believe their time capsule will be understood by future discoverers?

Which of the following samples is NOT included in the stainless-steel tube buried on the Arctic island?

What type of electronic devices are packed into the stainless-steel tube?

Where was the stainless-steel tube buried on the Arctic island?

Which of the following is NOT true about the message in a bottle time capsule?

What is the purpose of the Voyager Golden Record?

What is the significance of the Cheops pyramid and the tombs and artifacts inside it?

How are the physical and digital records of time capsules held by Oglethorpe University transferred to the Not Forgotten Library Depository?

What does the International Time Capsule Society do with time capsule registrations?

How are the physical and digital records of time capsules held by Oglethorpe University transferred to the Not Forgotten Library Depository?

Which university is responsible for overseeing the registrations of time capsules from all over the world?

What is the purpose of the Not Forgotten Library Depository?

Which of the following best describes the contents of the metal box found in the statue of Robert E. Lee in Richmond?

What is the main purpose of time capsules?

What is the significance of cornerstone or foundation boxes?

Why do people go to such extraordinary lengths to make time capsules?

What is one of the essential rituals of time capsules, as mentioned in the text?

Why did the sixth-grade class at Lenox Elementary School choose the year 2046 for the opening of their time capsule?

What does the text suggest about the future of time capsules?

According to Adrienne Waterman, why has there been an increase in the registration of time capsules in the past two years?

What does the phrase 'memory hole' refer to in the context of time capsules?

What is the significance of the term 'time capsule' being used metaphorically?

What is the significance of cornerstone or foundation boxes?

What is the main interest in time capsules, according to the text?

What is the purpose of time capsules according to Adrienne Waterman?

What is the significance of the term 'time capsule' being used metaphorically?

What is the common purpose of time capsules and the Century Safe opened by President Gerald Ford?

What is the significance of the date chosen by the sixth-grade class for the opening of their time capsule?

What is the paradoxical logic mentioned in the text regarding the contemporary interest in making time capsules?

What is one of the ways in which Putin receives information?

What is one of the ways in which Putin has tried to create a narrative of Russian glory?

What was Ludmila's experience living with Putin like?

During the 1990s, Putin rose to become the deputy mayor of which city?

Which event became a kind of national founding myth for the new Russia?

Which style did Putin adopt that was different from Yeltsin and other Russian officials?

Which group of people does Putin prioritize in his circle of decision makers?

During which era did Russian President Vladimir Putin serve as a young KGB officer?

What traumatic event did Putin experience during the collapse of the Soviet Union?

What was Putin's role during the storming of the KGB headquarters in Dresden?

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