Nostalgia Quiz

What was nostalgia once considered as?

• A disease

• An emotion

• A myth

• A cure

When was the term 'nostalgia' first coined?

• 21st century

• 19th century

• 17th century

• 15th century

What is the main theme of the TED-Ed video?

• Geography

• Botany

• Astronomy

• Psychology

According to the video, what were the symptoms of the mercenary soldiers suffering from "nostalgie"?

• Coughing and sneezing

• Headaches and dizziness

• Fatigue and insomnia

• Nausea and vomiting

At first, "nostalgie" was believed to be attributed to which group of people?

• French soldiers

• Swiss soldiers

• German soldiers

• Italian soldiers

How did the perception of nostalgia change again in the following decades?

• It became associated with negative emotions

• It became seen as a pleasurable and powerful experience

• It became seen as a mental illness

• It became associated with physical discomfort

What is the role of nostalgia in overcoming emotional turmoil?

• It allows people to dwell in the past

• It worsens emotional distress

• It encourages people to focus on future challenges

• It reminds people of the meaningfulness of their lives and helps regain motivation and self-confidence