History of the Universe and Civilization

What are the basic building blocks of the universe that formed after the Big Bang?

• Protons and neutrons

• Quarks and electrons

• Stars and galaxies

• Atoms and molecules

What significant event allowed life to transition from ocean to land?

• The invention of photosynthesis

• The appearance of multicellular organisms

• The Cambrian Explosion

• The formation of the ozone layer

Which development marked the beginning of human civilization?

• The creation of language

• The discovery of fire

• The invention of the wheel

• The development of agriculture

What was a major consequence of the Bronze Age Collapse?

• The invention of iron tools

• The spread of Greek culture

• The decline of major civilizations

• The rise of the Roman Empire

Which empire is known for its significant contributions to trade and culture during the Islamic Golden Age?

• The Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Abbasid Caliphate

What was a key factor in the spread of the Industrial Revolution?

• The invention of the printing press

• The development of steam power

• The discovery of electricity

• The colonization of the Americas

Which event marked the beginning of the modern era in global politics?

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The French Revolution

• The American Civil War

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

What was a major outcome of World War I?

• The rise of the Soviet Union

• The unification of Germany

• The beginning of the Cold War

• The establishment of the League of Nations

Which technological advancement had a significant impact on communication in the 20th century?

• The creation of the television

• The development of the internet

• The discovery of radio waves

• The invention of the telephone

What was a significant effect of the technological revolution in the late 20th century?

• The decline of industrial jobs

• The rise of global trade

• The expansion of the space race

• The increase in digital communication