5 People Who Changed the World

5 People Who Changed the World

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History, Social Studies, Religious Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the impact of lesser-known historical figures: Cyrus the Great's religious tolerance preserved Judaism; Fritz Haber's innovations in agriculture and chemical warfare; Thomas Midgley Jr.'s environmentally harmful inventions; Norman Borlaug's Green Revolution saving billions from hunger; and Stanislav Petrov's decision averting nuclear war. It highlights how individuals can significantly influence history beyond the well-known conquerors and leaders.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significant act of Cyrus the Great that impacted the Jewish community?

Declaring war on Egypt

Allowing Jews to return to Judea

Conquering Jerusalem

Building the First Temple

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Fritz Haber most known for in the field of agriculture?

Inventing the tractor

Introducing crop rotation

Creating organic fertilizers

Developing the Haber Bosch process

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which harmful substance did Thomas Midgley Jr. add to gasoline to improve engine performance?

Tetraethyl lead

Sulfur

Ethanol

Methanol

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What environmental issue was exacerbated by Midgley's invention of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)?

Deforestation

Ozone layer depletion

Water pollution

Soil erosion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Norman Borlaug's major contribution to global agriculture?

Developing organic farming

Leading the Green Revolution

Inventing the combine harvester

Introducing hydroponics

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Stanislav Petrov prevent a potential nuclear war?

1979

1983

1991

1962

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main lesson highlighted by the actions of Stanislav Petrov?

The inevitability of war

The necessity of technological advancement

The impact of individual decisions

The importance of military strength