Oprah Winfrey's Early Life and Influences

Oprah Winfrey's Early Life and Influences

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores Oprah Winfrey's early life in Kusco, Mississippi, where she was encouraged to speak publicly at a young age. Her upbringing on her grandmother's farm and the cultural blend of African-American and Appalachian influences in the region are highlighted as key factors in her development as a creative genius.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Oprah Winfrey's remarkable journey begin?

New York City

Los Angeles

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Chicago

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity was young Oprah encouraged to do at the church?

Sing hymns

Dance

Recite Bible passages

Play the piano

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who played a significant role in encouraging Oprah's early talent?

Her mother

Her father

Her grandmother

Her teacher

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Oprah spend her first six years?

In a city apartment

On her grandmother's farm

With her aunt in the city

In a boarding school

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the cultural blend in the region where Oprah grew up?

It is a mix of African-American and Appalachian cultures

It is predominantly urban

It is influenced by European traditions

It is known for its technological advancements

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geographical feature is mentioned as part of the region's landscape?

Mountains

Deserts

Flatlands giving way to gentle rises

Coastal beaches