Traditions & Culture of IU - Unit 2 EXAM !
Which of the following assertions could you make, based on these graphs? A. Enrolling women accounts for the increase in enrollments overall B. Enrolling women accounts for the decrease in the number of men enrolled C. Enrollments stayed the same when women were admitted to IU D. Enrollment of black and Asian students accounts for the increase in enrollments overall
A. Enrolling women accounts for the increase in enrollments overall
How would IU have been different if Nutt had been successful in his quest to get turn IU into an agriculture school? A. IU would have had a stronger agricultural, engineering, and science focus than it does. B. IU would most likely be in West Lafayette, IN, rather than in Bloomington, IN C. IU would be renamed "Nutt College."
A. IU would have had a stronger agricultural, engineering, and science focus than it does.
How and why is this style different from those that were chosen for later buildings? A. It is all made of brick, which was cheaper and easier to produce B. It is made of limestone, which was local and therefore cheaper C. It is made to resemble the great universities of Italy, which are brick D. It was made to blend into the humble surroundings of Dunn's Woods
A. It is all made of brick, which was cheaper and easier to produce
Which of the following descriptions best represents the IU graduating class of 1867? A. They were clergymen and farmers B. They were businessmen and professionals' C. They lived successful professional careers as Indiana residents
B. They were businessmen and professionals'
Which of the following descriptions best represents the IU graduating class of 1867? A. They were clergymen and farmers B. They were businessmen and professionals C. They lived successful professional careers as Indiana residents
B. They were businessmen and professionals
T or F: Accepting women students brought more students, and hence more money, to the university.
True
T or F: Alfred and Clara Kinsey each had sexual relations with members of the Kinsey research team.
True
T or F: Although still interested in many subjects, faculty today are separated into disciplines and so only a few people teach in more than one department.
True
T or F: Empirical evidence is important because independent researchers can test one another's conclusions
True
T or F: Empirical evidence is important because it tests and/or proves a hypothesis.
True
T or F: Faculty are required to be more highly specialized in research and teaching, so most of them teach in only one subject discipline.
True
T or F: IU would have had a stronger agricultural and engineering focus than it does.
True
T or F: The number of women enrolled increased in 1867.
True
T or F: Total student enrollment was higher than in previous years than 1867.
True
T or F: concluding that maples have red, not blue blossoms because you've never seen blue maple blossoms
True
T or F: determining that butterfly species differ in their mating habits by observing the mating habits of 20,000 butterflies
True
Why might interviewing with a trained interviewer be a better method than a questionnaire of collecting data on sensitive subjects? TorF: The interviewer can backtrack to discover and correct inaccuracies
True
Owen looks most like ?
Wylie Hall
form =
a 3-dimensional rendition of a shape
line =
a long, thin mark frequently serving to outline or define the edge of a shape or form
The EMA has paintings by recognizable artists such as Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, and Jackson Pollock. On which floor of the EMA can paintings by these artists be found? a. First Floor - European and American Art b. Second Floor - Ancient and Asian Collections c. Third Floor - Africa, Oceania and the Americas
a. First Floor - European and American Art
Which IU president commissioned the construction of the Fine Arts Plaza because, "he felt the arts should be the heart of Indiana University as a cultural crossroads"? a. Herman B. Wells b. Lawrence C. Woodburn c. Julius A. Jordan d. Simon Skjodt e. Michael J. Eagleson
a. Herman B. Wells
What might be the advantages of Kinsey's designing the code sheet for sexual histories this way? T or F: it ensured confidentiality of potentially embarrassing information about a person
true
Why is confidentiality important? T or F: Some of the subjects reported possibly damaging secrets about their sexual behavior
true
Why is confidentiality important? T or F: the subject may not be honest about experiences if not convinced of confidentiality
true
Why is confidentiality important? Why would an inductivist require large numbers of subjects in her data?
She needs to examine a wide array of variation in one organism in order to make a reasonable generalization.
What accounts for this change in 1867 student enrollments? A. Enrolling women accounts for the decrease in the number of men enrolled B. Enrolling women accounts for the increase in enrollments overall C. Fewer male students enrolled in 1867 than in preceding years D. Enrollment of black and Asian students accounts for the increase in enrollments overall
B. Enrolling women accounts for the increase in enrollments overall
Reread this sentence from the text: "In 1867, the State made its very first annual appropriation to the University for operating expenses ($8,000—wow), making IU into a genuinely state-supported institution." Which of the following is the best summary of this statement? A. In 1867, State representatives made their first yearly appointment to visit the IU campus. B. In 1867, IU became a part of the state government's budget, and would from then on receive money from the government each year. C. In 1867, IU paid the State legislature to become a state-run educational institution. D. In 1867, IU lost its support from the state and so had to begin raising its own operating expenses.
B. In 1867, IU became a part of the state government's budget, and would from then on receive money from the government each year.
Had IU President Nutt had his way, IU might have been an agriculture and engineering school like Purdue University. What happened? A. IU wanted a stronger agricultural and engineering focus, but Purdue University was already established and the state did not want to spend money on a "duplicate" program in Bloomington. B. Mr. John Purdue, of Lafayette, put up his own money to build a new university, and that became Purdue. IU, after that, received state funding. C. IU wanted to be a private university, and so when John Purdue offered his money to the university, President Nutt turned him down.
B. Mr. John Purdue, of Lafayette, put up his own money to build a new university, and that became Purdue. IU, after that, received state funding.
Who is Sarah Morrison, and why is she important? A. She was the first African-American student at IU B. She was the first female graduate and professor of IU C. She was expelled for not reaching "male" standards at IU
B. She was the first female graduate and professor of IU
What is free speech? A. The right to freedom of written expression established by the Declaration of Independence B. The right to free expression of opinion and ideas protected by the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights C. Expressing opinions in public speeches without having to pay for the privilege D. Expressing unpopular beliefs in the face of opposition, either in public or private
B. The right to free expression of opinion and ideas protected by the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights
Reread this passage from the text: Although an 1852 act of the Indiana General Assembly guaranteed that "no sectarian tenet should be inculcated by any professor at the university," students in 1867 were required to go to chapel every morning for devotions and on Sundays—besides morning church services—everybody got more "moral instruction" that afternoon. Which one of the following passages best summarizes it? A. The university taught religious history courses even though such subject matter is illegal according to state law. B. The university required all students to take religious instruction, even though state law prohibited the university any specifically religious practices. C. The university cannot require any "morality" on the part of its student body because of state law.
B. The university required all students to take religious instruction, even though state law prohibited the university any specifically religious practices.
T or F: Too many students were enrolled at IU, and so the university did not have any students enrolled in the class of 1871.
False
T or F: Total student enrollment decreased from 1836 to 1867.
False
Empirical evidence is: T or F: data that can be verified/replicated with observation or repeated experimentation
true
Empirical evidence is: T or F: data that can be used to prove or disprove a hypothesis
true
T or F : After the Civil war, there were fewer young men--many having died fighting in the war--left to go to college.
true
T or F: Biology is based on facts and empirical study.
true
T or F: Herman B Wells supported Kinsey's research because he believed the university should back faculty work courageously and impartially.
true
How many buildings would you see as a student in 1885?
4
Which is the best definition of "basic research"? A. a method of investigation that moves from hypothesis to observation or experiment to data collection B. a method of scientific research called "taxonomy" where the scientist classifies plants or animals C. a method of peer review of scientific results by publishing them in journals or books D. a method of experimentation in the discipline of psychology
A. a method of investigation that moves from hypothesis to observation or experiment to data collection
What is deductive reasoning? A. starting with facts and coming up with a general conclusion B. beginning with generalized principle and moving to specifics C. subtracting unnecessary data from a data set D. analyzing single events in order to establish a pattern
B. beginning with generalized principle and moving to specifics
Why do you think it was called the "marriage" course? A. it became a pre-requisite for students who wanted to get married B. it was unthinkable at the time to teach a course on the assumption that sex occurred outside marriage C. the final exam in the class was for its students to marry one another D. Kinsey taught that heterosexual sex between married people was the only normal kind of sex
B. it was unthinkable at the time to teach a course on the assumption that sex occurred outside marriage
Why might taxonomy be important for scientific work? A. research is expensive and taxonomizing helps the university subsidize its scientific research B. taxonomies allow general patterns to appear, which help scientists understand the mechanisms of life C. field work is important for proper collection of data D. scientists have to collect millions of specimens to do their scientific work
B. taxonomies allow general patterns to appear, which help scientists understand the mechanisms of life
Why would empirical evidence be especially important to studies like Kinsey's? A. such evidence helps to show the moral principles underlying sexual behavior B. the controversial nature of this research means that the findings had to be objectively defensible C. such evidence contributes to the moral decay of young people who will read the books D. the controversial nature of the findings may generate praise, criticism and controversy E. such evidence is part of the academic freedom to investigate and discover
B. the controversial nature of this research means that the findings had to be objectively defensible
According to the graph above, which of these statements is true? A. Total student enrollment decreased from 1836 to 1867 B. Total student enrollment increased from 1836 to 1867 C. The number of women enrolled increased from 1836 to 1867 D. Total enrollment increased from 1867 to 1885E. Total enrollment decreased from 1867 to 1885
BCD
Which one of the following would be an analogous situation to the one described above? A. A school teaching religious history and philosophy B. A state constitution outlawing professors of specific religions from teaching at a state university C. A courthouse posting the Ten Commandments even though the constitution demands the separation of church and state
C. A courthouse posting the Ten Commandments even though the constitution demands the separation of church and state
In 1867, Professor Richard Owen's title changed from "Professor of Natural Philosophy" to "Professor of Natural Science." What is the significance of that change? A. It tells us that he was promoted, since science was considered a "higher" discipline than philosophy. B. It marks the beginning of the study of biology at the university. C. It demonstrates the growing importance of the sciences in university curricula. D. It marks the invention of the word "science" by Professor Owen in 1867.
C. It demonstrates the growing importance of the sciences in university curricula.
What distinctions does this church/state debate assume? A. That the church is run by the state B. That the state has an obligation to consider the faith represented by Christian churches C. That "religious instruction" is different from the discipline, "religious studies" D. That the people of the United States are not Christians
C. That "religious instruction" is different from the discipline, "religious studies"
Which of the following best describes IU's role in admitting women to college? A. They did not admit women until the 20th century B. They did not admit women under the same requirements as men C. They were one of the first to admit women under the same requirements of men
C. They were one of the first to admit women under the same requirements of men
Research and teaching are often closely related for university professors. In Kinsey's case, A. there was no connection, however. B. the Cupid Course was banned after public pressure on President Wells. C. he developed the Marriage Course, a popular interdisciplinary course. D. the Marriage Course was a change of pace for the professor.
C. he developed the Marriage Course, a popular interdisciplinary course.
What prompted the creation of Kinsey's "marriage course"? A. Kinsey's research agenda brought him around to teaching about sex B. the faculty were worried about promiscuity among the students C. students publicly requested such information in their curriculum D. IU had to keep up with other universities in the country where there were already sex ed courses
C. students publicly requested such information in their curriculum
How would you describe the setting of of IU in its 19th century incarnation? A. pastoral B. rural C. muddy D. All of the above E. None of the above
D. All of the above
What is deductive reasoning? A. Collecting many instances of data to determine variation B. Beginning with specifics and moving to general principles C. Relying on what other people say to determine a course of action D. Beginning with generalized principle and moving to specifics
D. Beginning with generalized principle and moving to specifics
What architectural style was chosen for the first buildings on IU's new campus in the 1880's? A. Gothic B. Art deco C. Latinate D. Italianate
D. Italianate
Which one of the following phrases best describes the educational philosophy behind IU's curriculum in 1867? A. Sectarian education B. Moral education C. Vocational education D. Liberal education
D. Liberal education
T or F: Unlike treatments of Alfred C. Kinsey in popular culture, which present conflicting portraits of the man, documentaries, since they are fact-based, agree in their interpretation of Kinsey and his work.
False
Why might interviewing with a trained interviewer be a better method than a questionnaire of collecting data on sensitive subjects? T or F: it takes less time to interview someone than to make up a questionnaire and send it out to many people
False
What is Kinsey trying to say when he says "the living world is a continuum...the sooner we learn this...the sooner we shall reach a sound understanding of the realities of sex"? A. because sexual behavior is a scientific and not a moral issue, we should not worry about deviant sexual practices B. sexual behavior has very little to do with emotions, love or morals C. scientists should challenge social views of reality and a "sound understanding" includes rejecting social definitions D. sexual behavior in humans shows a wide variety and "black and white" answers do not reflect reality
D. sexual behavior in humans shows a wide variety and "black and white" answers do not reflect reality
Read the above newpaper article about Kinsey. Consider the author's argument and the reasoning he uses to support his assertions. Then, answer the following question. Considering what you just read about basic research and scientific method, which kind of scientific thinking or tools is the author of the "Fooey!" article using? A. Inductive reasoning B. Empirical evidence C. Data analysis D. Careful observation E. Reliance on existing theories or paradigms F. None of the above
F. None of the above
T or F: Empirical evidence is important because it relies on deduction as a scientific method.
False
T or F: Faculty teach what topics interest them; many IU faculty members still teach as many different subjects as Nutt.
False
T or F: IU Bloomington would be named Purdue University
False
T or F: IU Bloomington would be named Wabash University.
False
T or F: IU would be a private, rather than a public, university.
False
T or F: IU would have a large Music School and a large auditorium, showing a greater commitment to the arts.
False
T or F: Students do not take Latin or Political Science any more; the variety of subjects that wre taught in the 1860s is much greater than now.
False
T or F: The See, Think, Wonder technique provides the interpreter of art with a basis for determining precisely what a work of art means in each context it is found.
False
If you want to assert that the enrollment of women accounts for the increase in total enrollment, what data from the graph support this assertion?
The number of women increased, and the number of men stayed the same.
I.M. Pei's signature buildings are known for their a. Massive geometrical shapes, constructed mostly of concrete b. Neo-classical style with creative use of columns and his use of limestone c. Brutalist style that features concrete and steel with little natural light d. Gothic-style trusses that give a sense of vertical height when inside the structures
a. Massive geometrical shapes, constructed mostly of concrete
IU's Eskenazi Museum of Art is widely recognized as a. One of the top university art museums in the USA b. A recently rising art museum with a growing collection thanks to a generous donation from the Eskenazi family c. A small but respectable art museum d. A struggling art museum with some famous pieces, but in need of more financial support
a. One of the top university art museums in the USA
In the NPR author interview titled "How the Art World Excludes You and What We can do About It" we meet the journalist, Bianca Bosker. The main point of her investigation of the art world and the book that she subsequently wrote can be summarized as: a. The art world tends to deploy "strategic snobbery" to create a sense of exclusivity that ultimately works to drive up the value of art at the expense of widespread enjoyment of art. Bosker's book aims to change this dynamic. b. No answer text provided. c. The art world is generally misunderstood. Bosker spent time as a guard at a famous art museum and then wrote a book about her experience which confirms that most of art brokers and artists are generally nice folks who are victims of the long-running culture war between "art" and "science". d. Because art is inherently mysterious and irrational, it is confusing. Bosker worked in art galleries as a g
a. The art world tends to deploy "strategic snobbery" to create a sense of exclusivity that ultimately works to drive up the value of art at the expense of widespread enjoyment of art. Bosker's book aims to change this dynamic.
Which of these IU buildings is NOT located on the Fine Arts Plaza? a. Eskenazi Museum of Art b. Franklin Hall c. IU Auditorium d. Lilly Library
b. Franklin Hall
Which floor of the EMA would you visit if you wished to view the bust of Septimius Severius and Japanese Silk Screens? a. Third Floor - Africa, Oceania and the Americas b. Second Floor - Ancient and Asian Collections c. First Floor - European and American Art
b. Second Floor - Ancient and Asian Collections
Which floor of the EMA would you visit if you were interested in "traditional art", particularly masks? a. Second Floor - Ancient and Asian Collections b. Third Floor - Africa, Oceania and the Americas c. First Floor - European and American Art
b. Third Floor - Africa, Oceania and the Americas
Which of the following is NOT true of drawing materials? a. artists may use pencils, crayons, or pastels to draw b. each material used to draw can create only a single type of line or effect c. the color of the support is usually part of the drawing d. drawings are often done in a single color
b. each material used to draw can create only a single type of line or effect
Which of the following is a similarity between clay, metal, and wood sculpture materials? a. none are usually shaped when they are wet b. all are usually shaped by being hit with a hammer c. all of these materials can be enhanced by the use of color on the surface d. all of these materials are included under the general term "found objects"
c. all of these materials can be enhanced by the use of color on the surface
Which of the following qualities is characteristic of all methods of printmaking? a. they all yield works of art that have only a single color or pigment b. none of the printmaking techniques is capable of producing fine or precise lines. c. they all involve transferring a drawing from one surface to another d. they all involve cutting away parts of a wooden or stone block
c. they all involve transferring a drawing from one surface to another
What do oil paints, tempera, fresco paints, acrylic paint, and watercolor have in common? a. they can all be laid either thickly or thinly onto a canvas b. they all dry quickly c. they are all made of pigment combined with a binder or other liquid d. none of them can be used to create fine precise lines as well as thick strokes
c. they are all made of pigment combined with a binder or other liquid
Which famous architect designed the Eskenazi Museum of Art? a. Zaha Hadid b. Jeanne Gang c. Frank Lloyd Wright d. I.M. Pei
d. I.M. Pei
What is the significance of Owen's title changing from "Professor of Natural Philosophy" to "Professor of Natural Science."? a. It marks the invention of the word "science" by Professor Owen in 1867. b. It tells us that he was promoted from student to Professor. c. It marks the beginning of the study of biology at the university. d. It indicates how much more important the sciences were becoming in 1867 than they had been in 1825.
d. It indicates how much more important the sciences were becoming in 1867 than they had been in 1825.
In terms of artists' work, what is a support? a. the structure that hold up a painting in an art museum b. the easel on which the artist rests the canvas that he/she paints on c. the financial help that an artist needs in order to create art d. the surface on which an artist paints, sketches, or draws
d. the surface on which an artist paints, sketches, or draws
Empirical evidence is: T or F: data collected over time
false
Empirical evidence is: T or F: data showing great variety and analyzed through taxonomy
false
T or F: Biology is based upon speculation and theorizing, and the other disciplines use experimental research
false
T or F: refraining from pre-marital sex because your religious faith teaches that it is wrong to engage in it
false
What might be the advantages of Kinsey's designing the code sheet for sexual histories this way? T or F: it takes less time to work with a code sheet than with a questionnaire
false
Why is confidentiality important? T or F: The university did not want the legislature to hear about results for fear of funding being cut
false
Consider the description : "The object is, not to teach what is peculiar to any one of the professions, but to lay a foundation which is common to them all." Which one of the following words best describes the educational philosophy described?
liberal arts education
proportion =
relative size of parts to each other or to the whole;
Rhythm =
repetition of similar elements
hue =
the attribute of a color that allows us to describe it as red, yellow, etc.
color =
the attribute of an object that can be described in terms of hue, value, saturation
saturation =
the brightness or dullness of a color.
balance =
the creation of a sense of equilibrium between parts of a composition
value =
the lightness or darkness of a color.
shape =
the quality of an object describing its boundaries or edges
scale =
the size of an object in relation to another
texture =
the surface quality of an artwork, either actual or visual
