Classical Music Era Quiz

Between what years did the Classical Era take place?

Which of the following did NOT happen during the Classical Period?

• Beethoven composed 9 symphonies

• The American Revolution

• Benjamin Franklin discovers electricity

• Orville Wright flies the first airplane

Name 2 Classical Composers

Who discovered electricity during the Classical Era?

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Johann Haydn

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Who wrote theme and variations on "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"?

• Mozart

• Beethoven

• Haydn

• Handel

What composer continued to write music even after he went deaf?

• Mozart

• Beethoven

• Haydn

• Handel

Which composer was happy and cheerful but not very good with money?

• Mozart

• Beethoven

• Haydn

• Handel

Which composer died penniless?

• Mozart

• Beethoven

• Haydn

• Handel

How old was Mozart when he died?

• 34

• 35

• 36

• 37

How old was Beethoven when he died?

• 54

• 55

• 56

• 57