Relieving it Up

What has recent research revealed about the human brain during death?

• The brain stops functioning immediately after cardiac arrest

• The brain can survive indefinitely without oxygen

• Damage in the brain is always irreversible

• The brain may remain active longer and some damage could be reversible

• The brain becomes more powerful right before death

What key medical development redefined the traditional definition of death?

• Artificial intelligence

• Genetic modification

• CPR and ventilators

• Radiation therapy

• Organ cloning

Why are the Yale pig studies significant in understanding death?

• They proved pigs can live forever

• They revived pigs using electric shocks

• They restored some cellular function after death

• They taught pigs to mimic human emotions

• They prevented death using vaccines

Which cultural belief describes an afterlife where warriors train for an end-time battle?

• Diyu

• Nirvana

• Valhalla

• Jigoku

• Tartarus

What does Tartarus represent in Greek mythology?

• Eternal peace for all souls

• A heavenly reward for the brave

• A temporary waiting zone

• A place for eternal punishment

• A forest where spirits wander

What is a core belief in Samsara from Hindu and Buddhist traditions?

• Only the brave reach heaven

• The soul is punished in hell forever

• Life is a one-time experience

• The soul is trapped in cycles of rebirth based on karma

• The dead become gods

What is one reason reincarnation and villainess anime are popular with readers?

• They are usually science fiction

• They have no connection to modern life

• They always feature heroic male leads

• They allow readers to escape reality and feel empowered

• They are based on real historical events

What is a common theme in Zamaa-style anime stories?

• The hero becomes a god

• Characters achieve peace through meditation

• A wronged person finds success and witnesses the downfall of others

• A character dies and stays dead

• Heroes rely only on luck

What do Isekai stories often have in common with video games?

• Real-world jobs and responsibilities

• Leveling-up systems and guilds

• Random poetry and music

• Space exploration and aliens

• Moral teachings from teachers

What is one modern scientific approach to extending life?

• Worshipping the moon

• Using potions from old myths

• Genetic reprogramming and cell regeneration

• Blood sacrifices

• Eating only vegetables