Sleeping Arrangements Through History

Sleeping Arrangements Through History

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

FREE Resource

The video explores the evolution of children's bedrooms, tracing the shift from communal to solitary sleeping arrangements. It highlights historical norms, cultural practices, and the influence of Victorian and colonial ideals. The video also discusses the impact of industrialization and suburban development on sleeping practices, and concludes with a viewer interaction segment.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factors contributed to children having their own bedrooms in the historical context?

Technological advancements, economic growth, and urban sprawl

Colonial expansion, agricultural practices, and rural living

Industrialization, communal living, and urbanization

Victorian modesty, standardized clocks, and suburban housing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Before the 1800s, what was a common practice regarding sleeping arrangements?

Communal sleeping with family and strangers

Solitary sleeping in separate rooms

Sleeping outdoors under the stars

Sleeping in shifts to maximize space

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cultural practice involves communal sleeping as a form of hospitality?

The Maori in New Zealand

The Zulu in South Africa

The Ossabaw people of Papua New Guinea

The Inuit in the Arctic

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the fears associated with communal sleeping in the 19th century?

Increased risk of theft

Spread of disease and immorality

Loss of personal identity

Decreased productivity at work

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legislative act was passed in 1851 to address concerns about communal sleeping?

The Housing and Urban Development Act

The Common Houses Lodging Act

The Public Health and Safety Act

The Residential Privacy Act

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common portrayal of communal sleeping in the 19th century?

A sign of wealth and sophistication

A marker of civilization and progress

A practice associated with savagery and underdevelopment

A trend among the elite and powerful

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one reason for the shift towards solitary sleep in the West?

Need for more space in urban areas

Desire for more family interaction

Influence of Eastern cultural practices

Concerns about morality and health

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