Courageous People Who Changed the World

Courageous People Who Changed the World

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3rd - 5th Grade

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The video highlights courageous individuals who made significant impacts on society. William Wilberforce fought against the slave trade, Harriet Tubman helped slaves escape via the Underground Railroad, and Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Susan B. Anthony advocated for women's suffrage, Mahatma Gandhi led peaceful protests for Indian independence, and Rosa Parks defied racial segregation. Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of racial equality, and Malala Yousafzai championed girls' education. The video concludes by inspiring viewers to be heroes themselves.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was William Wilberforce's main contribution to society?

He led the Underground Railroad.

He campaigned to end the slave trade.

He fought for women's voting rights.

He was a leader in the civil rights movement.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Underground Railroad?

A movement for women's rights.

A protest against salt taxes.

A railway system in America.

A secret path for escaping slaves.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant action did Abraham Lincoln take in 1863?

He helped women gain the right to vote.

He signed a paper to free the slaves.

He refused to give up his bus seat.

He led a peaceful march for salt.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Susan B. Anthony known for?

Leading the Salt March.

Ending the slave trade.

Fighting for women's right to vote.

Creating the Underground Railroad.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Mahatma Gandhi protest against the salt tax?

By organizing a boycott.

By leading a violent rebellion.

By giving a famous speech.

By walking 241 miles to make his own salt.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Rosa Parks' act of defiance in 1955?

She led a march for civil rights.

She refused to give up her bus seat.

She organized the Underground Railroad.

She campaigned for women's voting rights.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Malala Yousafzai advocate for?

Ending racial segregation.

The right to education for girls.

Abolishing the slave trade.

Peaceful protests against taxes.