Famous Figures and Their Contributions

Famous Figures and Their Contributions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Emma Peterson

English, Arts, History, Science

3rd - 6th Grade

Hard

The video explores the lives and achievements of historical figures like Beethoven, Edison, Faber, Anderson, Nightingale, the Wright brothers, Nobel, Shakespeare, Helen Keller, and Bach. Each overcame personal and societal challenges to leave a lasting impact in their respective fields, from music and literature to science and healthcare.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did Beethoven face that influenced his music?

He was unable to read music.

He lost his hearing.

He had stage fright.

He couldn't play the piano.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Edison's significant invention mentioned in the video?

The radio

The light bulb

The phonograph

The telephone

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Faber's main area of study?

Plants

Fish

Insects

Birds

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired Anderson to write 'The Ugly Duckling'?

A swan he saw in a pond

A dream he had

A story his mother told him

A book he read

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Florence Nightingale's major contribution during the Crimean War?

She wrote a book about the war.

She improved hospital sanitation.

She invented new medical tools.

She led the army.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Wright brothers' major achievement?

Inventing the steam engine

Creating the first successful aircraft

Designing the first submarine

Building the first car

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Nobel invent that had both constructive and destructive uses?

Gunpowder

The steam engine

The printing press

Dynamite

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Shakespeare's profession before he became a famous playwright?

A teacher

A musician

A soldier

An actor

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Helen Keller learn to communicate?

Through sign language

By writing letters

With the help of Miss Sullivan

By reading lips

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Johann Sebastian Bach known for?

Writing novels

Composing music

Painting

Inventing instruments

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