Tesla, Edison, and the Electrical Revolution

Tesla, Edison, and the Electrical Revolution

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the lives and contributions of Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison, two pivotal figures in the development of electricity. Tesla, known for his work on AC systems, and Edison, famous for his DC systems and numerous inventions, had different approaches and strengths. Their rivalry, known as the 'War of the Currents,' shaped the future of electrical systems. While Tesla's AC system became the standard, Edison remained more widely recognized. The video also highlights their personal lives, challenges, and the lasting impact of their work on modern society.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of the Industrial Revolution mentioned in the video?

Unstoppable innovation and social change

Agricultural advancements

Cultural renaissance

Military expansion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Nikola Tesla born?

Paris, France

Budapest, Hungary

New York, USA

Smilian, Croatia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Tesla's key inventions for the AC system?

The phonograph

The induction motor

The universal stock ticker

The kinetoscope

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Thomas Edison's first major invention?

The phonograph

The light bulb

The kinetoscope

The Morse repeater

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant challenge Edison faced with DC electricity?

It was too dangerous to use

It required rare materials

It could only travel short distances

It was too expensive to produce

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Edison respond to the competition from Tesla and Westinghouse?

He started a negative propaganda campaign

He collaborated with them

He switched to AC electricity

He ignored them

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the War of the Currents?

DC electricity became the standard

Neither system was adopted

Both AC and DC were equally used

AC electricity became the standard

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