Amazing History

What is the main reason the Berlin Wall was built?

• To make a mark as to where West Germany and East Germany met.

• To prevent East Germans from fleeing to West Germany.

• To prevent West Germans from fleeing to East Germany.

• To construct a landmark in hopes of attracting tourists.

Why was the Great Wall of China built?

• To give a job to slaves or people in debt and for the pure purpose of building a wall

• To hide in or attack in while at war with other countries

• To represent the superiority and greatness of China (to show off)

• To protect China from its Northern enemies (mostly the Mongolians)

Why were the Oscar Awards named the Oscar's?

• The Academy executive secretary saw the statue and said that it reminded her of her "Uncle Oscar".

• The Academy's founder of the whole ceremony was named Oscar Pierce.

• The most famous actor during that time was named Oscar and was also a civil rights activist.

• The Academy's founder saw the name Oscar on a street sign while they were making the plans for the whole ceremony.

Which African American singer did Eleanor Roosevelt invite to sing at the White House?

• Ma Rainey

• Aretha Franklin

• Marian Anderson

• Louis Armstrong

Which well-known children's book was banned from the New York Public Library for 25 years?

• The Snowy Day

• The Givinging Tree

• Goodnight Moon

• Where the Wild Things Are

Which expedition did Sacagwea famously guide?

• Punt Expedition

• Roald Amundsen Expedition

• Ernest Shackleton Expedition

• Lewis and Clark Expedition

Which famous ancient Egyptian woman pharaoh was Greek?

• Nefertiti

• Cleopatra

• Hatshepsut

• Sobekneferu

Which young man invented the first television?

• Thomas Edison

• John Baird

• Charles Jenkins

• Philo Farnsworth

What was Socrates' main profession?

• Greek mathematician

• Greek author

• Greek politician

• Greek philosopher

Which honorable award did Katherine Johnson win?

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Purple Heart

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Newbery Medal