LSL History Qz 1: What Are Revolutions?

Which of these is an accurate definition of revolutions?

• “Revolutions are the revolutions of history. A revolution is a tumultuous and revolutionary event that attempts to change a nation, a revolution or society – and, in some cases, even the revolution.”

• “Evolutions are the great turning points of biology. An evolution is a tumultuous and transformative event that attempts to change a cell, an organism or life form – and, in some cases, even the ecosystem.”

• “Revolutions are the great turning points of history. A revolution is a tumultuous and transformative event that attempts to change a nation, a region or society – and, in some cases, even the world.”

• “Revolutions are the great turning points of the universe. A revolution is a tumultuous and transformative event that attempts to change a moon, a planet or solar system– and, in some cases, even the universe.”

Which of these is not a type of revolution we will study this year?

• Political

• Social / Cultural

• Economic

• Mathematical

What is the best definition of "tumultuous"?

• Chaotic

• Noisy

• Accidental

• Stormy

True or False: All revolutions are violent.

• TRUE

• FALSE

True or False: All revolutions take many years to complete.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which statement seems most accurate?

• Revolutions are only ever about one thing.

• Revolutions start for unknown reasons.

• The motives for revolutions vary, depending on certain factors.

• Nobody knows why revolutions happen.

True or False: A coup d'état is the overthrow of a government from within; usually by the military.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which statement seems most accurate?

• Revolutions don't usually have causes.

• Revolutions have short term- and long term causes.

• Revolutions only have long term causes.

• Revolutions only have short term causes.

Which statement about "ideology" is false?

• Ideologies are sets of powerful ideas.

• Great thinkers and writers are often the originators of new ideologies.

• Ideologies have little effect on revolutions.

• Ideologies are often words that end in "-ism".

What term would you most associate with the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

• Steam Engines

• Agriculture

• Art and Music

• Artificial Intelligence