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Bending the Mind Trivia Quiz

A quiz all about propaganda in modern history.

A multiple-choice quiz by katemol. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
katemol

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
175,607

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was the tabloid press first introduced to Britain? Hint

1800

1896

1900

1906

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these films was said, on its release, to be a subtle work of propaganda? Hint

The Grapes of Wrath

Wuthering Heights

The Catcher in the Rye

Catch 22

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Question 3 of 10

3. How did the USA get propaganda leaflets into Kuwait urging enemy soldiers to surrender during the Gulf War, and also telling them how to do so safely? Hint

Ballooned them in

Through peace keepers

Soldiers handed them out

In food supplies

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the Reich Propaganda Leader of the NSDAP?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... friend of Hitler)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which country produced the first recorded propaganda film, "Tearing down the Spanish Flag"? Hint

Italy

Great Britain

France

USA

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Question 6 of 10

6. Historian Oliver Thomson said this about propaganda, "It is easier for propaganda to be effective if it is based on _____"

Answer: (One Word, Don't lie!)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Italian Prime minister has been described as a modern day propaganda master? Hint

Lamberto Dini

Emilio Colombo

Alcide De Gasperi

Silvio Berlusconi

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Question 8 of 10

8. Name the popular propaganda film produced by the U.S in 1942 by Louis B. Mayer which won among other awards the best Picture Oscar and best director Oscar for William Wyler that year. Hint

Mrs Miniver

Mrs Minder

Mrs Madina

Mrs Mavira

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the best known propaganda film maker in Nazi Germany? Hint

Leni Riefenstahl

Adolf Hitler

Josef Goebbels

Rudolf Hess

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these saints was not a noted early purveyor of religious propaganda? Hint

Saint Boniface

Saint Paul

Saint Michael

Saint Augustine

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was the tabloid press first introduced to Britain?

Answer: 1896

When introduced, it became one of the most powerful and widespread mediums for propaganda.

2. Which of these films was said, on its release, to be a subtle work of propaganda?

Answer: Catch 22

"Catch 22" was released in 1970 and it was said at the time that it was anti-war propaganda. (It was released during the Vietnam War).

3. How did the USA get propaganda leaflets into Kuwait urging enemy soldiers to surrender during the Gulf War, and also telling them how to do so safely?

Answer: Ballooned them in

A US PSYOPS unit had ballooned them in from just inside the Saudi border. A figure of 1,027,620 was quoted as the number dropped.

4. Who was the Reich Propaganda Leader of the NSDAP?

Answer: Josef Goebbels

Appointed in 1929, he was later made head of the Propaganda Ministry when it was created in 1933, giving him complete control of German communication and media. (The official name of Goebbels' ministry was the "Ministry for Public Enlightenment").

5. Which country produced the first recorded propaganda film, "Tearing down the Spanish Flag"?

Answer: USA

It was made in 1898 during the Spanish-American War by the Edison Vitagraph company.

6. Historian Oliver Thomson said this about propaganda, "It is easier for propaganda to be effective if it is based on _____"

Answer: Truth

From his book "Easily Led" and corroborated by U.S. Senator Hiram Johnson, who said, "The first casualty when war comes is Truth".

7. Which Italian Prime minister has been described as a modern day propaganda master?

Answer: Silvio Berlusconi

Owner of the Finivest media empire, AC Milan football team, Italy's largest publishing company, biggest newspapers and housing company's and also leader of the Forza Italia political party. He has a media monopoly perfect for propaganda!

8. Name the popular propaganda film produced by the U.S in 1942 by Louis B. Mayer which won among other awards the best Picture Oscar and best director Oscar for William Wyler that year.

Answer: Mrs Miniver

It uses the fictional story of a middle class English family to convey how all people can be affected by war, but still have hope. It was a success across the globe, acclaimed by Winston Churchill and Joseph Goebbels among others and has been credited with sustaining morale and boosting support for Britain in America.

9. Who was the best known propaganda film maker in Nazi Germany?

Answer: Leni Riefenstahl

Perhaps as a result of Goebbels' love of film, the Third Reich used it as a means to subtly influence people. Riefenstahl made many films depicting Aryan superiority, most famously, "Triumph of the Will". This film depicts the 1934 Nuremberg Rally - and the "will" that has triumphed, according to the film - is that of Hitler.

10. Which of these saints was not a noted early purveyor of religious propaganda?

Answer: Saint Michael

Saint Paul established the first Christian churches in Asia Minor, Greece, and Italy. Saint Augustine introduced Christianity into Southern England and Saint Boniface converted some of the Germanic tribes to Christianity. Saint Michael, on the other hand, was an archangel.

Source: Author katemol

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