10/23/24 The World from A to Z *

What was unique about the orchestra performance in Sweden?

• • It featured a new musical instrument

• • It was performed underwater

• It had a robot soloist on the cello

• It was played without any musicians

What was the purpose of the composer’s experiment in Sweden?

• To create a new genre of music

• To integrate technology into human performance

• To promote classical music

• To teach robots to compose music

Which two European countries were mentioned as having severe flooding?

• Germany and Switzerland

• Spain and Portugal

• France and Italy

• Netherlands and Belgium

What major weather event occurred in south-central France?

• Earthquake

• Wildfire

• Heavy snowfall

• Historic flooding

Which country was under a "red alert" for potential flooding?

• Germany

• Italy

• Switzerland

• Spain

What historical event occurred on October 23, 1850?

• The first robot orchestra concert

• The National Women's Rights Convention

• The first moon landing

• The founding of the United Nations

Who were Hans and Zachariah Janssen, and what did they invent?

• Chemists who discovered penicillin

• Microscope inventors

• Telephone designers

• Early airplane pilots

What is the world's smallest Rubik’s Cube made of?

• Plastic

• Steel

• Aluminum

• Glass

How big is the smallest Rubik’s Cube mentioned?

• The size of a tennis ball

• About 5 millimeters per side

• 10 centimeters per side

• As big as a grain of sand

What is the cost of the tiny Rubik's Cube described in the video?

• $50

• $100

• Over $5,000

• $1,000