Icons of Change in History

Who is known for leading the non-violent movement for India's independence from British rule?

• Nelson Mandela

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Emmeline Pankhurst

Which British scientist is famous for developing the theory of gravity after observing a falling apple?

• Charles Darwin

• Isaac Newton

• Stephen Hawking

• Rosalind Franklin

What was the main contribution of Marie Curie to science?

• Inventing the telephone

• Discovering penicillin

• Pioneering research on radioactivity

• Developing the steam engine

How did Rosa Parks influence the Civil Rights Movement in the United States?

• By writing a famous speech

• By refusing to give up her seat on a bus

• By inventing a new voting system

• By becoming the first black president

Which of the following best describes the historical impact of Florence Nightingale?

• She improved hospital sanitation and nursing care

• She invented the light bulb

• She led the suffragette movement

• She discovered DNA

Why is Nelson Mandela considered an inspirational figure worldwide?

• He was the first man on the Moon

• He ended apartheid and promoted reconciliation in South Africa

• He discovered electricity

• He wrote the first dictionary

Alan Turing made a significant contribution during World War II by:

• Leading the D-Day invasion

• Breaking the Enigma code

• Inventing the aeroplane

• Writing the Magna Carta

Which cultural impact is associated with William Shakespeare?

• He revolutionised modern medicine

• He transformed English literature and theatre

• He invented the printing press

• He led the abolition of slavery

Malala Yousafzai is best known for her work in:

• Environmental conservation

• Girls’ education and human rights

• Space exploration

• Medical research

Which of the following best explains the cultural significance of Emmeline Pankhurst?

• She campaigned for women’s right to vote in Britain

• She discovered penicillin

• She wrote the first English dictionary

• She invented the telephone