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Topic 1-6 U.S. History

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mark Twain

a)
An American author
b)
A British Prime Minister
c)
A French Painter
d)
A German Composer
2.

Gilded Age

a)
A period in U.S. history in the late 19th century marked by rapid industrialization and wealth accumulation
b)
A period in European history marked by the rise of feudalism
c)
A period in Chinese history marked by the reign of the Ming dynasty
d)
A period in Egyptian history marked by the construction of the pyramids
3.

conspicuous consumerism

a)
A social behavior that emphasizes excessive consumption and spending
b)
A type of economic system
c)
A marketing strategy
d)
A type of business model
4.

mass culture

a)

household gadgets, toys, and food are different from house to housel

b)

only one thing is the same from house to house

c)

household gadgets, toys, and food preference are the same from house to house.

d)

None of these choices are correct

5.

John Pulitzer

a)
A famous scientist
b)
A renowned painter
c)
A well-known musician
d)
A newspaper publisher and journalist
6.

William Randolph Hearst

a)
An American newspaper publisher
b)
A British Prime Minister
c)
A famous Hollywood actor
d)
An American astronaut
7.

vaudeville

a)
A type of dance
b)
A genre of music
c)
A type of drama
d)
A variety of entertainment
8.

Horatio Alger

a)
A famous painter
b)
A renowned scientist
c)
A prolific author
d)
An influential politician
9.

Tin Pan Alley

a)
A famous street in New York known for its music publishers and songwriters
b)
A type of cooking utensil
c)
A famous alley in London
d)
A type of metal used in construction
10.

What is this consumer product?

a)

mop

b)

vacuum cleaner

c)

carpet sweeper

d)

None of these choices are correct

11.

What answer best describes this picture?

a)

zoo

b)

restaurant

c)

amusement park

d)

all of these choices are correct.