SCOTCH WSC 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
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SCOTCH WSC 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Hindsight Needs Corrective Lenses
The concept that historical records are essential for understanding the past accurately. It emphasizes the importance of early record-keeping methods, such as cuneiform and hieroglyphics, used by civilizatio...
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SCOTCH WSC 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
Hindsight Needs Corrective Lenses
The concept that historical records are essential for understanding the past accurately.
It emphasizes the importance of early record-keeping methods, such as cuneiform and
hieroglyphics, used by civilizations like the Sumerians and Egyptians.
petroglyphs
Carvings or engravings on rock surfaces, often created by prehistoric peoples, serving
as a form of communication or artistic expression.
cuneiform
One of the earliest systems of writing, developed by the Sumerians in Mesopotamia,
characterized by wedge-shaped characters inscribed on clay tablets.
nsibidi
A system of symbols used by the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria, primarily for
communication and decoration.
quipus
An ancient Inca method of record-keeping using knotted strings, often used for
numerical and accounting purposes.
Dispilio Tablet
A Neolithic artifact discovered in Greece, featuring an early form of writing or symbols,
providing insights into prehistoric communication methods.
oracle bones
Pieces of bone or turtle shell used in ancient China for divination, inscribed with
characters and heated until they cracked, interpreted as messages from the spiritual
world.
cylcons
A term not widely recognized; may refer to a specific type of artifact or writing system
not commonly discussed in mainstream history.
, geoglyphs
Large designs or motifs created on the ground, often formed by arranging stones or
other materials, such as the Nazca Lines in Peru.
runestones
Stones inscribed with runes, typically used as memorials or markers, found in various
locations across Europe.
Color-Conscious Casting
A casting approach that considers an actor's race or ethnicity in relation to the character
they portray, aiming for greater diversity and representation in media.
AI-Generated Voices
The use of artificial intelligence to simulate or mimic the voice of a specific individual,
even in scenarios where the person may not be available or capable of speaking.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)
The 32nd President of the United States, who led the country during the Great
Depression and World War II, notable for his policies and leadership style.
Mono-Ha Art Movement
A Japanese art movement that emerged in the 1960s, focusing on the interaction
between natural and industrial materials, often creating works that were transient or
intended to change over time.
kintsugi
The Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold,
silver, or platinum, emphasizing the beauty of imperfection and the history of the object.
yobitsugi
A concept similar to kintsugi but involving the addition of fragments from other broken
objects to fill in gaps, creating a composite piece.
Photographed Times
Historical periods or events for which photographic documentation exists, typically
following the invention and widespread use of photography.
Myth
Traditional stories or legends, often with supernatural elements, used by ancient
societies to explain natural phenomena, cultural practices, or the origins of the world.
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