Understanding the Modern Revolution

Rachel Hansen introduces the concept of the modern revolution, encouraging students to compare their daily routines with those from 500 years ago. She explains how technological advancements, particularly the use of coal and machines, have placed humans at the top of the global hierarchy. Students are directed to watch a Khan Academy video by David Christian to explore the ingredients of this turning point. The lesson concludes with a reflection on periodization and how recent events, like the coronavirus pandemic, shape history.

What is the main topic of the Big History lesson introduced by Rachel Hansen?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Modern Revolution

• The Agricultural Revolution

• The Digital Revolution

How does Rachel Hansen suggest comparing our daily routine to that of someone 500 years ago?

• By comparing our diets

• By comparing our travel methods

• By comparing our daily routines

• By comparing our clothing

What significant change occurred 500 years ago that affected the global hierarchy of species?

• The rise of mammals

• The extinction of dinosaurs

• The discovery of electricity

• Humans becoming the dominant species

What resource did humans learn to harness during the modern revolution?

• Natural Gas

• Coal

• Oil

• Solar Energy

What was one of the key developments during the modern revolution?

• The creation of the internet

• The discovery of fire

• The development of machines

• The invention of the wheel

Who is the presenter of the Khan Academy video mentioned in the lesson?

• David Christian

• Rachel Hansen

• Bill Gates

• Neil deGrasse Tyson

What is the title of the Khan Academy video that students are asked to watch?

• Threshold 7: Agriculture

• Threshold 8: The Modern Revolution

• Threshold 9: The Digital Age

• Threshold 10: The Future

What does the term 'periodization' refer to in historical studies?

• The analysis of historical texts

• The exploration of historical sites

• The study of ancient artifacts

• The division of history into periods

What task are students asked to do in their historian's journal?

• Write a biography of a historical figure

• Reflect on how to periodize recent history

• Create a timeline of world events

• Analyze a historical document

How does Rachel Hansen suggest the coronavirus pandemic might be influencing our current era?

• By changing global politics

• By shaping the current historical period

• By altering climate patterns

• By affecting technological advancements