John Green's Historical References and Humor

John Green humorously navigates through a series of historical topics, including Egypt, Rome, and Greece, while dealing with technical difficulties and outtakes. The video features references to historical figures like Mark Twain and Benjamin Franklin, and includes discussions on the Roman Senate and future travel plans. The content is interspersed with humor and light-hearted moments, making it an engaging learning experience.

What is the name of the host of Crash Course World History?

• Stan

• Benjamin Franklin

• Mark Twain

• John Green

What is often associated with civilizations according to the video?

• Plastic cups

• Champagne

• Hieroglyphics

• Socialized government

What humorous mistake does John Green make when discussing river valleys?

• He spills champagne

• He forgets the name of a river

• He calls a river a mountain

• He says 'horizontically' instead of 'horizontally'

Which historical figure was John Green trying to reference but kept messing up?

• Cleopatra

• Alexander the Great

• Julius Caesar

• Mark Twain

Who was John Green actually referencing instead of Mark Twain?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

What did John Green use to remember a concept in his high school history class?

• Sword of Damocles

• Shield of Achilles

• Bow of Hercules

• Hammer of Abi

What was the Roman Senate never again ruled by?

• A senate and two consuls

• A dictator

• A king

• A triumvirate

What humorous item did John Green use that caused a shock?

• A fake snake

• A whoopie cushion

• A shock pen

• A party blower

What did John Green say about Greece in the final section?

• Greece was a small village

• Greece was a single city-state

• Greece was only about Athens

• Greece was more than just Athens

What was the least party-like item mentioned in the final section?

• A party hat

• A balloon

• A cake

• A wake blower