WHH 10 MU #11 NB 27 Science, Art, & Culture Between the Wars

Who was the physicist that offered new ideas on space, time, energy, and matter?

• Sigmund Freud

• Albert Einstein

• Nikola Tesla

• Marie Curie

Cubism transformed natural shapes by:

• simplifying them into geometric forms

• enhancing their natural curves

• preserving their original appearance

• adding vibrant colors

Surrealists tried to call on the (a)   part of their minds.

• conscious

• subconscious
• unconscious

• dream

An Architectural revolution occurred when architects rejected traditional building styles for completely new forms. Instead of highly ornamented structures, they constructed buildings in which the design reflected the building’s function or use. Who pioneered this new style, known as functionalism?

• Frank Lloyd Wright

• Le Corbusier

• Georges Braque

• Walter Gropius

The lively loose beat of 1920s jazz music had what effect?

• It made people feel relaxed and happy.

• It caused confusion and chaos.

• It was unpopular and disliked.

• It had no effect at all.

A significant factor in helping women win the right to vote after the war was:

• the economic contributions of women during the war

• the opposition from male politicians

• the decline in women's workforce participation

• the end of the war

The word 'flapper' described what in the 1920s?

• A type of dance

• A style of dress

• A young woman known for her energetic freedom

• A young woman known for her social conservatism

The Automobile Alters Society: How did the automobile benefit from wartime innovations and improvements?

• By improving fuel efficiency

• By enhancing safety features

• By increasing production speed

• By reducing manufacturing costs

Who was the king of the silent screen in the 20's?

• Mack Sennett

• Mary Pickford

• Charlie Chaplin

• Rudolph Valentino

What was a major cultural impact of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s?

• It discouraged artistic innovation.

• It promoted African American cultural expressions.

• It led to the decline of jazz music.

• It was a movement focused on political reform.