In 1917, Argentina produced the first animated film, El Apóstol, about a politician who went to heaven. What does
this indicate about early animation?
(1 point)
O Animation was not seen as a genre for children's movies.
O Animation arrived much later in Argentina than other places.
O Argentina was the first country to attempt any kind of animation.
O Politics in Argentina were very different than in other parts of the world.
The correct answer is:
O Animation was not seen as a genre for children's movies.
How would early animated features, like Disney's Bambi and Cinderella, differ from today's animation?
(1 point)
O Disney no longer makes animated films.
O These older films had very few characters.
O Animated features are now full-length movies.
O Backgrounds had little movement in older films.
The correct answer is:
O Backgrounds had little movement in older films.
Which BEST explains why the zoetrope had very simple figures?
(1 point)
O Animation was not intended to tell stories.
O Copyright prevented the creation of characters.
O Audiences could not handle sophisticated plots.
O It could only show movement for one figure or scene.
The correct answer is:
O It could only show movement for one figure or scene.
One of the earliest forms of animation was the zoetrope. Why is this simple device considered to produce a form
of animation?
(1 point)
O Images were displayed on a screen.
O The first characters emerged with it.
O It foreshadowed the modern camera.
O It created the illusion of moving figures.
The correct answer is:
O It created the illusion of moving figures.
Which BEST explains why early animation used more than one image for each scene?
(1 point)
O It required artists to be more innovative.
O It allowed animation studios to hire more writers.
O It allowed for background scenes to be used multiple times.
O It did not occur to animators to put entire scenes on one cel.
The correct answer is:
O It allowed for background scenes to be used multiple times.
Which BEST explains how the internet has provided new opportunities for animation?
(1 point)
O Animation is faster and easier thanks to the internet.
O Web ads and social media have created new forums for animators.
O More movies are being streamed online, making them more accessible.
O Animation became popular in the United States at the same time as the internet.