WSC Full Set – Pocketpwaa (Definitions
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Renaissance Fairs --- correct answer ---Re-enactments of the Renaissance in
a form of a fair. First taking place in 1963, named "Renaissance Pleasure
Faire" from the CRO. Including many stereotypical but interactive events.
Andy Robertson --- correct answer ---A person whose concerns revolve
around using historical video games as an educational tool. Created a
directory for parents to use and understand which games are accurate.
Dave Jewitt --- correct answer ---The narrator of a video discussing
inaccuracy in video games. Referencing games like Kingdom Come:
Deliverance and Assassin's creed(Egypt) for opposite reasons of inaccuracy.
The Oregon Trail --- correct answer ---The first popular historical video
game, showcasing the Oregon Trail emigration in the 1850s. Inaccuracies
ranging from a lack of violence, misinterpreting road conditions, and more.
Paul Dillenberger --- correct answer ---The creator of The Oregon Trail,
showcasing the game to his students in 1971, 3 years before public release.
Promoted the game to become popular across schools.
,Seven Cities of Gold --- correct answer ---A game in 1985 developed by EA
about a time period in the 1500s. Taking place in modern California/Arizona
and about the mythical "Seven Cities of Cibola". Inaccurate difficulty level.
Pirates! (Sid Meier) --- correct answer ---A game released in 1987 about
pirates from 1560-1680, with 7 difficulties referenced by 20 years blocks.
Main character a pirate captain whose goal is to retire. Inaccurate events
listed.
Call of Duty --- correct answer ---A franchise first released in 2003, known
for its fast, intense gameplay. Set in war periods like WW2 and the Cold
war. Accurate insignia and plots, however, scenes are glorified.
Ghost of Tsushima --- correct answer ---A video game published by Sony set
in 1274, the first mongol invasion of Japan. Following Jin Sikai, a samurai,
with an objective to protect Japan and its people. Elements featured like
weapons accurate, however plot, "Bushido", inaccurate.
Age of Empires --- correct answer ---A game series initially released in 1997
about the player leading nations in historical battles. An accurate game
from plot to weaponry, only liberties in weapon/battle depiction.
,Assassin's Creed --- correct answer ---Created by Ubisoft in 2007, a series
following fictional characters through a fictional plot in a real event. Noted
accuracy in historical detail and a feeling of real-ness.
Railroad Tycoon --- correct answer ---A game created by Sid Meier in 1990s
depicting the player managing a railroad company in the Eastern USA.
Loosely based on real events, while train models are accurate.
Oregon Trail (Gameloft) --- correct answer ---A recreation of the original
released in 2009 for the Switch and Apple Arcade. Adding new elements like
RNG, stamina, and morale. Also featuring more bi-culturalistic views.
Presentism --- correct answer ---Warping historical events to our modern
beliefs. Examples including the 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah. Also
discussed by Lynn Hunt in a magazine, although there is a more recent one.
Tamara Walker --- correct answer ---An AHA member Discussing
presentism with history 20 years after Lynn did. Visited the Elmina Castle
Memorials in Ghana just to see traces of racism attempting to be erased.
Dilettantism --- correct answer ---Cherry-picking historical data to support
one's political beliefs. Used in cases like NYSPRA vs Duren and Dobbs vs
Jackson for topics like Gun ownership and Abortion.
, Actors playing Princess Diana (Unneeded memorization) --- correct answer
---Kristen Stewart, Jeanna De Waal, Emma Corrin, Elizabeth Debicki, Bonnie
Soper, Naomi Watts, Lesley Harcourt, Julie Cox, Nicola Formby, Serena
Thomas, Catherine Oxenberg
Actors playing Nelson Mandela (Unneeded memorization) --- correct
answer ---Sidney Poitier, Danny Glover, Clarke Peters, Dennis Haysbert,
David Harewood, Lindani Nkosi, Terrence Howard, Morgan Freeman, Idris
Elba
Actors playing Abraham Lincoln (Unneeded memorization) --- correct
answer ---Joseph Henabery, Walter Huston, Frank McGlynn Sr., Henry
Fonda, Raymond Massey, Hal Holbrook, Gregory Peck, Robert V. Barron,
Jason Robards, Kris Kristofferson, Benjamin Walker, Daniel Day-Lewis, Billy
Campbell, Micheal Krebs.
Colour-Blind VS Colour-Concious casting --- correct answer ---Two
opposites, meaning "Casting without regard to race" and "Casting with
regard to race". Recieving a lot of controversy, although Colour-blind
casting is worse in historical contexts.
Hamilton (Turner's channel 5 series 2020) --- correct answer ---Recieving
controversy for colour-blind casting, such distorting the story and being
culturally insensitive. Expressed against in 1996 TCG address "The Ground I
Stand" by playwright August Wilson. Assuming every race has the same
experience.
from Pocketpwaa - Study Guide review)
Rated 100% correct latest update 2025
Renaissance Fairs --- correct answer ---Re-enactments of the Renaissance in
a form of a fair. First taking place in 1963, named "Renaissance Pleasure
Faire" from the CRO. Including many stereotypical but interactive events.
Andy Robertson --- correct answer ---A person whose concerns revolve
around using historical video games as an educational tool. Created a
directory for parents to use and understand which games are accurate.
Dave Jewitt --- correct answer ---The narrator of a video discussing
inaccuracy in video games. Referencing games like Kingdom Come:
Deliverance and Assassin's creed(Egypt) for opposite reasons of inaccuracy.
The Oregon Trail --- correct answer ---The first popular historical video
game, showcasing the Oregon Trail emigration in the 1850s. Inaccuracies
ranging from a lack of violence, misinterpreting road conditions, and more.
Paul Dillenberger --- correct answer ---The creator of The Oregon Trail,
showcasing the game to his students in 1971, 3 years before public release.
Promoted the game to become popular across schools.
,Seven Cities of Gold --- correct answer ---A game in 1985 developed by EA
about a time period in the 1500s. Taking place in modern California/Arizona
and about the mythical "Seven Cities of Cibola". Inaccurate difficulty level.
Pirates! (Sid Meier) --- correct answer ---A game released in 1987 about
pirates from 1560-1680, with 7 difficulties referenced by 20 years blocks.
Main character a pirate captain whose goal is to retire. Inaccurate events
listed.
Call of Duty --- correct answer ---A franchise first released in 2003, known
for its fast, intense gameplay. Set in war periods like WW2 and the Cold
war. Accurate insignia and plots, however, scenes are glorified.
Ghost of Tsushima --- correct answer ---A video game published by Sony set
in 1274, the first mongol invasion of Japan. Following Jin Sikai, a samurai,
with an objective to protect Japan and its people. Elements featured like
weapons accurate, however plot, "Bushido", inaccurate.
Age of Empires --- correct answer ---A game series initially released in 1997
about the player leading nations in historical battles. An accurate game
from plot to weaponry, only liberties in weapon/battle depiction.
,Assassin's Creed --- correct answer ---Created by Ubisoft in 2007, a series
following fictional characters through a fictional plot in a real event. Noted
accuracy in historical detail and a feeling of real-ness.
Railroad Tycoon --- correct answer ---A game created by Sid Meier in 1990s
depicting the player managing a railroad company in the Eastern USA.
Loosely based on real events, while train models are accurate.
Oregon Trail (Gameloft) --- correct answer ---A recreation of the original
released in 2009 for the Switch and Apple Arcade. Adding new elements like
RNG, stamina, and morale. Also featuring more bi-culturalistic views.
Presentism --- correct answer ---Warping historical events to our modern
beliefs. Examples including the 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah. Also
discussed by Lynn Hunt in a magazine, although there is a more recent one.
Tamara Walker --- correct answer ---An AHA member Discussing
presentism with history 20 years after Lynn did. Visited the Elmina Castle
Memorials in Ghana just to see traces of racism attempting to be erased.
Dilettantism --- correct answer ---Cherry-picking historical data to support
one's political beliefs. Used in cases like NYSPRA vs Duren and Dobbs vs
Jackson for topics like Gun ownership and Abortion.
, Actors playing Princess Diana (Unneeded memorization) --- correct answer
---Kristen Stewart, Jeanna De Waal, Emma Corrin, Elizabeth Debicki, Bonnie
Soper, Naomi Watts, Lesley Harcourt, Julie Cox, Nicola Formby, Serena
Thomas, Catherine Oxenberg
Actors playing Nelson Mandela (Unneeded memorization) --- correct
answer ---Sidney Poitier, Danny Glover, Clarke Peters, Dennis Haysbert,
David Harewood, Lindani Nkosi, Terrence Howard, Morgan Freeman, Idris
Elba
Actors playing Abraham Lincoln (Unneeded memorization) --- correct
answer ---Joseph Henabery, Walter Huston, Frank McGlynn Sr., Henry
Fonda, Raymond Massey, Hal Holbrook, Gregory Peck, Robert V. Barron,
Jason Robards, Kris Kristofferson, Benjamin Walker, Daniel Day-Lewis, Billy
Campbell, Micheal Krebs.
Colour-Blind VS Colour-Concious casting --- correct answer ---Two
opposites, meaning "Casting without regard to race" and "Casting with
regard to race". Recieving a lot of controversy, although Colour-blind
casting is worse in historical contexts.
Hamilton (Turner's channel 5 series 2020) --- correct answer ---Recieving
controversy for colour-blind casting, such distorting the story and being
culturally insensitive. Expressed against in 1996 TCG address "The Ground I
Stand" by playwright August Wilson. Assuming every race has the same
experience.
