WSC 2023 History | Questions and
right answers | Latest version
2024/2025
Carl Akeley (1864-1926) - ANSWER -An American Taxidermist who worked in the Milwaukee Field
Museum and created the Akeley Method; considered the father of taxidermy
Akeley Method - ANSWER -Created in 1890 by Carl Akeley; a method to create a custom artificial
environment for taxidermied animals
Aaron Delehanty - ANSWER -A diorama artist who works at the Field Museum in Chicago
Diorama - ANSWER -A 3D replica of a scene, typically scaled down and enclosed in glass to showcase
in a museum
Emily Graslie - ANSWER -Diorama artist who worked with Aaron Delehanty to recreate one of
Akeley's dioramas
Recreation of Akeley's striped hyena diorama - ANSWER -In 1896, Akeley traveled to Somalia, Africa
to collect 4 striped hyenas, but they were put in an empty display in the Hall of Reptiles. In 2015, a
team of people, including Aaron Delehanty, raised $155,165 to create a diorama for the hyenas with
incredible attention to detail. It was unveiled to the public in January 2016, standing 17 feet tall and
40 feet wide
The purpose of dioramas - ANSWER -It is believed that by educating people about these creatures,
they'll care about them, helping preserve wildlife; ironically, creating dioramas relied on hunting
animals
Hemudu Diorama - ANSWER -A Neolithic culture that lived in Eastern China from 5500 BC to 3300
BC, Delehanty helped construct a diorama of this culture. Delehanty identified how central water
was to their culture, and added lots of puddles and a foggy background. He also stained the
floorboards with red paint to simulate blood, as the Hemudu often traveled barefoot
Why did taxidermists travel to the area where the specimen lived? - ANSWER -Many taxidermists,
such as Carl Akeley, would travel to the environment of the specimen they were collecting to
understand their environment so they could make an accurate diorama
Restoration of a diorama of the City of Rochester - ANSWER -During 2017, Delehanty was working on
the restoration of a 1940s diorama of the City of Rochester in 1838 (Located in the Rochester
Museum), with the Erie Canal playing a role in it. Rochester officials are inspired by the 200th
anniversary of the Erie Canal, which was celebrated in 2020
What museums are doing with their old dioramas - ANSWER -Some museums are refurbishing their
old dioramas, while others are either moving them to less prominent places or destroying them
completely
Poble Espanyol - ANSWER -An open air museum in Barcelona located at the foot of Montjuïc; roughly
50,000 square meters. Famous for traditional architecture, local craftsmanship and traditional food
, with a total of 117 buildings. It was built for the 1929 Word Fair and was supposed to be destroyed,
but it was so popular that it was canceled. After several decades of neglection, it was restored in the
1990s
Montjuïc - ANSWER -A hill in Barcelona, translating from Latin to "Jewish Mountain"
Famous places in Poble Espanyol - ANSWER -Fiesta: Multimedia project, about 150 square meters,
the most important cultural customs and celebrations are presented here
Museum Fran Daurel: Has over 300 works by famous artists such as Picasso. Also has a sculpture
garden
The history of Poble Espanyol - ANSWER -The blueprints for the village were designed by Puig I
Cadafalch in early 1929. He was a famous architect and representative of the Modernisme. Plans
were implemented by students Francesc Folguera and Ramón Reventós, assisted by art critic Miquel
Utrillo and painter Xavier Nogués. Xavier traveled some 1,600 villages to capture the essence of
Spanish architecture.
Don Quixote - ANSWER -Spanish epic novel by Miguel de Cervantes, statue of him in Poble Espanyol
Heritage Park - ANSWER -A park in Calgary that teaches people the history of Alberta and Calgary.
Known for being the largest living history museum in Canada. With all employees dressed in
character, there are heritage buildings from Alberta as well as heirloom gardens. The sound of steam
trains and horses gives a 1905 vibe. There's over 200 exhibits and 127 acres of parkland, along with a
steam train ride and lots of horses. You can also eat 19th century ice cream!!!
Millennium City Park - ANSWER -Located in the western shore of Longting Lake in Kaifeng, it is a
historical cultural theme park. Kaifeng has a lot of history, and used to be one of the biggest cities in
China. It was founded on July 1992 and was opened to the public on October 28, 1998
Zhang Zeduan - ANSWER -Famous artist in Northern Song Dynasty, created drawings from life, now
Kaifeng is transforming the drawings into life, nearly 1000 years later
What is Millennium City Park known for? - ANSWER -It represents social customs, architecture of
Kaifeng, and social life (during Northern Song Dynasty). It also represents flourishing scenes of the
Northern Song Dynasty. Shops, hotels, and mansions/houses line the sides of the Bianhe River, along
with the Imperial tree garden. The flat bluestone passage and imperial halls between the river and
the trees shows imperial majesty and honor. Finally, the ability to see pavilions and walk among them
shows you the life of 1000 years ago
Frontierland - ANSWER -A park in Disneyland in Florida themed after the American Wild West.
Recently incorporated more cultural influences, such as Mexican culture
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - ANSWER -Rollercoaster ride through caverns, mines, and a ghost
town, which was called Big Thunder. Originally named Rainbow Ridge, it transported guests around
Frontierland from 1956 to 1977
Mark Twain Riverboat - ANSWER -A historical attraction which takes guests through the rivers of
America. With stunning views of Frontierland, New Orleans Square, and Critter Country, this
represents the vessels that went up and down the Mississippi River
right answers | Latest version
2024/2025
Carl Akeley (1864-1926) - ANSWER -An American Taxidermist who worked in the Milwaukee Field
Museum and created the Akeley Method; considered the father of taxidermy
Akeley Method - ANSWER -Created in 1890 by Carl Akeley; a method to create a custom artificial
environment for taxidermied animals
Aaron Delehanty - ANSWER -A diorama artist who works at the Field Museum in Chicago
Diorama - ANSWER -A 3D replica of a scene, typically scaled down and enclosed in glass to showcase
in a museum
Emily Graslie - ANSWER -Diorama artist who worked with Aaron Delehanty to recreate one of
Akeley's dioramas
Recreation of Akeley's striped hyena diorama - ANSWER -In 1896, Akeley traveled to Somalia, Africa
to collect 4 striped hyenas, but they were put in an empty display in the Hall of Reptiles. In 2015, a
team of people, including Aaron Delehanty, raised $155,165 to create a diorama for the hyenas with
incredible attention to detail. It was unveiled to the public in January 2016, standing 17 feet tall and
40 feet wide
The purpose of dioramas - ANSWER -It is believed that by educating people about these creatures,
they'll care about them, helping preserve wildlife; ironically, creating dioramas relied on hunting
animals
Hemudu Diorama - ANSWER -A Neolithic culture that lived in Eastern China from 5500 BC to 3300
BC, Delehanty helped construct a diorama of this culture. Delehanty identified how central water
was to their culture, and added lots of puddles and a foggy background. He also stained the
floorboards with red paint to simulate blood, as the Hemudu often traveled barefoot
Why did taxidermists travel to the area where the specimen lived? - ANSWER -Many taxidermists,
such as Carl Akeley, would travel to the environment of the specimen they were collecting to
understand their environment so they could make an accurate diorama
Restoration of a diorama of the City of Rochester - ANSWER -During 2017, Delehanty was working on
the restoration of a 1940s diorama of the City of Rochester in 1838 (Located in the Rochester
Museum), with the Erie Canal playing a role in it. Rochester officials are inspired by the 200th
anniversary of the Erie Canal, which was celebrated in 2020
What museums are doing with their old dioramas - ANSWER -Some museums are refurbishing their
old dioramas, while others are either moving them to less prominent places or destroying them
completely
Poble Espanyol - ANSWER -An open air museum in Barcelona located at the foot of Montjuïc; roughly
50,000 square meters. Famous for traditional architecture, local craftsmanship and traditional food
, with a total of 117 buildings. It was built for the 1929 Word Fair and was supposed to be destroyed,
but it was so popular that it was canceled. After several decades of neglection, it was restored in the
1990s
Montjuïc - ANSWER -A hill in Barcelona, translating from Latin to "Jewish Mountain"
Famous places in Poble Espanyol - ANSWER -Fiesta: Multimedia project, about 150 square meters,
the most important cultural customs and celebrations are presented here
Museum Fran Daurel: Has over 300 works by famous artists such as Picasso. Also has a sculpture
garden
The history of Poble Espanyol - ANSWER -The blueprints for the village were designed by Puig I
Cadafalch in early 1929. He was a famous architect and representative of the Modernisme. Plans
were implemented by students Francesc Folguera and Ramón Reventós, assisted by art critic Miquel
Utrillo and painter Xavier Nogués. Xavier traveled some 1,600 villages to capture the essence of
Spanish architecture.
Don Quixote - ANSWER -Spanish epic novel by Miguel de Cervantes, statue of him in Poble Espanyol
Heritage Park - ANSWER -A park in Calgary that teaches people the history of Alberta and Calgary.
Known for being the largest living history museum in Canada. With all employees dressed in
character, there are heritage buildings from Alberta as well as heirloom gardens. The sound of steam
trains and horses gives a 1905 vibe. There's over 200 exhibits and 127 acres of parkland, along with a
steam train ride and lots of horses. You can also eat 19th century ice cream!!!
Millennium City Park - ANSWER -Located in the western shore of Longting Lake in Kaifeng, it is a
historical cultural theme park. Kaifeng has a lot of history, and used to be one of the biggest cities in
China. It was founded on July 1992 and was opened to the public on October 28, 1998
Zhang Zeduan - ANSWER -Famous artist in Northern Song Dynasty, created drawings from life, now
Kaifeng is transforming the drawings into life, nearly 1000 years later
What is Millennium City Park known for? - ANSWER -It represents social customs, architecture of
Kaifeng, and social life (during Northern Song Dynasty). It also represents flourishing scenes of the
Northern Song Dynasty. Shops, hotels, and mansions/houses line the sides of the Bianhe River, along
with the Imperial tree garden. The flat bluestone passage and imperial halls between the river and
the trees shows imperial majesty and honor. Finally, the ability to see pavilions and walk among them
shows you the life of 1000 years ago
Frontierland - ANSWER -A park in Disneyland in Florida themed after the American Wild West.
Recently incorporated more cultural influences, such as Mexican culture
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - ANSWER -Rollercoaster ride through caverns, mines, and a ghost
town, which was called Big Thunder. Originally named Rainbow Ridge, it transported guests around
Frontierland from 1956 to 1977
Mark Twain Riverboat - ANSWER -A historical attraction which takes guests through the rivers of
America. With stunning views of Frontierland, New Orleans Square, and Critter Country, this
represents the vessels that went up and down the Mississippi River
