WorksheetsWSC 2023 History Introduction
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
Why do some historians argue against military reenactments?
They overemphasize the role of war in history
They are too expensive to produce
They are disrespectful to veterans
They are dangerous
If Leonardo DiCaprio were to play Nelson Mandela, this would be an example of …
non-traditional casting
dramatic casting
colour-blind casting
colour-conscious casting
Which event occurred on 6th August 1945?
end of WWII
bombing of Hiroshima
bombing of Nagasaki
attack on Pearl Harbour
What was the name of the exhibit at the 1939 World's Fair that showcased futuristic technology?
Tomorrowland
Crystal Palace
Museum of the Future
World of Tomorrow
What was the Great Emu War?
An historical battle reenactment in the US
A military conflict with emus in Australia
A renaissance fair celebrating emus in Europe
The culling of moas (large birds) in New Zealand
What did researchers unearth in Pakistan in 2022?
ancient Buddhist temple
largest Jewish Synagogue in the world
neanderthal fossils
the fastest human in history
Why do we have insights into ancient Roman life through the remains of Pompeii?
The city was home to great writers who documented life there
The city was preserved after a volcanic eruption
The city was a trade hub with many records
The city was an artistic capital of culture, preserving arts and writings for future generations
What is a golden age?
a time when everything is perfect
a time when people are happy and prosperous
a time when there was no conflict
a time when there were no technological advancements
What is a 'luddite'?
a person who embraces new technology
a person in a radical political faction
a person who idealises ancient history
a person opposed to new technology
When and where was the first Renaissance Fair in the USA?
California, 1962
Malibu, 1963
New York, 1802
Plymouth, 1956
