Historical Figures and Twitter

Historical Figures and Twitter

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Fun

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video humorously explores which historical figures would thrive or cause trouble on Twitter. Figures like Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, and Benjamin Franklin are highlighted for their wit and innovation, while Genghis Khan and Hitler are noted for their potential to cause controversy. Jesus is mentioned as an artistic leader, and Mark Twain is praised for his humor. The video concludes with Craig Ferguson encouraging viewers to engage with the content.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which historical figure was mentioned as potentially having a humorous and witty Twitter presence?

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Mark Twain

Oscar Wilde

Marie Antoinette

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which historical figure was humorously suggested to use hashtags like #Edison?

Mark Twain

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Marie Antoinette

Oscar Wilde

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What invention is Benjamin Franklin humorously credited with in the context of Twitter?

The telephone

The internet

The light bulb

Electricity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Benjamin Franklin humorously suggested to tweet about in relation to vision?

Binoculars

Contact lenses

Glasses

Sunglasses

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which historical figure was suggested to have a problematic Twitter feed due to their violent past?

Napoleon Bonaparte

Julius Caesar

Genghis Khan

Alexander the Great

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which figure was humorously noted for wanting to build a pyramid of skulls?

Ivan the Terrible

Vlad the Impaler

Genghis Khan

Attila the Hun

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was mentioned as a leader that might have had a beautiful but not necessarily funny Twitter presence?

Socrates

Confucius

Jesus

Buddha

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was humorously noted for potentially having the best Twitter due to being funny and angry?

Mark Twain

Oscar Wilde

Benjamin Franklin

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