History and Art Quiz

What is this? How did it change the world?

• The telephone; it allowed people to communicate over long distances.

• The printing press; it made books more accessible and spread knowledge.

• The steam engine; it powered trains and ships.

• The light bulb; it provided electric light.

Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel, what is it about?

• The Last Supper

• The Bible/Religion

• The Birth of Venus

• The Starry Night

Who was the famous playwright who created words like eyeball and bet?

• William Shakespeare

• Charles Dickens

• Mark Twain

• Jane Austen

Where was the first democracy in the world found?

• Greece

• Rome

• Egypt

• China

Would you say Hitler and Mussolini had restrictions or had unlimited power in government?

• Unlimited power

• Limited power

• No power

• Shared power

What is Martin Luther known for?

• Criticizing the Catholic Church

• Writing the Declaration of Independence

• Inventing the printing press

• Leading the French Revolution

What theme of items did you notice about the Columbian Exchange?

• Agriculture

• Retail

• Manufacturing

• Service

The Industrial Revolution changed Europe by:

• Increased industrialization and urbanization

• Decreased trade and commerce

• Led to the fall of the Roman Empire

• Started the Renaissance

Do people in the EU have the power to move between each country and trade between each country with no problems?

• Yes, they have complete freedom

• No, they need special permits

• Only for work purposes

• Only during holidays

What philosopher greatly influenced science and helped people care more about it?

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Plato

• Galileo