Modern Period Trivia

Who is considered the father of modern physics?

• Galileo Galilei

• Marie Curie

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

Which famous artist is known for his unique style of painting during the modern period?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Pablo Picasso

• Jackson Pollock

• Leonardo da Vinci

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What major event marked the beginning of the modern period in history?

• Discovery of America in 1492

• French Revolution in 1789

• Invention of the printing press in 1440

• Fall of Constantinople in 1453

Which author is known for his dystopian novel '1984' published in 1949?

• George Orwell

• Stephen King

• Agatha Christie

• J.K. Rowling

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What technological advancement revolutionized communication during the modern period?

• Fax machine

• Internet

• Telegraph

• Pony Express

Which scientist proposed the theory of relativity during the modern period?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Galileo Galilei

• Marie Curie

What political ideology gained prominence during the modern period, leading to the Cold War?

• Socialism

• Fascism

• Anarchism

• Communism

Which female figure played a significant role in the modern civil rights movement in the United States?

• Rosa Parks

• Harriet Tubman

• Amelia Earhart

• Michelle Obama

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What major conflict occurred during the modern period, resulting in the division of Germany?

• World War II

• World War I

• Vietnam War

• Cold War

Which famous musician is known for his influential work in the modern period, blending various genres of music?

• Elvis Presley

• Michael Jackson

• Johnny Cash

• David Bowie