Exploring History and Representation

Which two early civilizations are usually credited with the world’s earliest forms of writing?

• Mayans and Incas

• Chinese and Japanese

• Sumerians and Egyptians

• Romans and Greeks

What is the name of the ancient Sumerian writing system?

• Linear B

• Phoenician Alphabet

• Runes

• Cuneiform

Which invention in the 1800s changed how we visually record history?

• The typewriter

• The phonograph

• The telegraph

• The camera

What type of casting does the musical Hamilton use by casting Black actors as America’s founding heroes?

• Color-conscious casting

• Racial typecasting

• Historical revisionism

• Traditional casting

Why did actors like Ben Kingsley receive criticism for playing historical figures like Gandhi?

• He didn’t study the character enough

• He wasn’t of full Indian descent

• He was too inexperienced for the role

• He was not a well-known actor

Which historical president asked not to be photographed in a wheelchair, influencing how history is visually recorded?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Harry S. Truman

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What ancient civilization is known for its pyramids and hieroglyphics?

• Babylon

• Egypt

• Phoenicia

• Inca

Which famous document was signed in 1776 declaring independence from British rule?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Articles of Confederation

What was the primary purpose of the printing press when it was invented?

• To record music

• To make books more expensive

• To spread information

• To create art

Which movement in the 20th century aimed to address racial inequality and promote civil rights?

• The Environmental Movement

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Suffrage Movement

• The Labor Movement