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WorksheetsHistorical Figures
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This person was the leader of the USSR and created 5 Year Plans.
a)
Mahatma Ghandi
b)
Martin Luther
c)
Adolf Hitler
d)
Joseph Stalin
2.
This historical figure founded the DeBeers Diamond Company and created the Rhodes Scholarship.
a)
Nikola Tesla
b)
Charles Darwin
c)
Cecil Rhodes
d)
Martin Luther
3.
This Italian scientist and historical figure made improvements to the telescope and was called the "Father of Modern Science".
a)
Galileo
b)
Charles Darwin
c)
Isaac Newton
d)
Nikola Tesla
4.
This English scientist and historical figure discovered laws of gravity, created calculus, and developed laws of motion.
a)
Galileo
b)
Charles Darwin
c)
Isaac Newton
d)
Nikola Tesla
5.
This Serbian-American inventor and historical figure developed the AC (alternating current) and contributed to radio technology.
a)
Galileo
b)
Charles Darwin
c)
Isaac Newton
d)
Nikola Tesla
6.
This British naturalist and historical figure wrote "On the Origin of Species", introduced the concept of natural selection (only the strong survive), and studied the Galapagos Islands.
a)
Galileo
b)
Charles Darwin
c)
Isaac Newton
d)
Nikola Tesla
7.
This French king and historical figure known as the "Sun King" was the longest reigning European monarch and built the palace of Versailles.
a)
Thomas Edison
b)
Louis XIV
c)
Robespierre
d)
Mao Zedong
8.
This French revolutionary led the Reign of Terror and promoted radical democracy.
a)
Thomas Edison
b)
Louis XIV
c)
Robespierre
d)
Mao Zedong
9.
This American inventor and historical figure created the light bulb, invented the phonograph, and had over 1,000 patents.
a)
Thomas Edison
b)
Louis XIV
c)
Robespierre
d)
Mao Zedong
10.
This historical figure, known as the "Father of India", promoted non-violent resistance and practiced civil disobedience.
a)
Martin Luther
b)
Martin Luther King Jr.
c)
Nelson Mandela
d)
Mahatma Ghandi
11.
This historical figure became South Africa's first black president, fought against the apartheid system, and won the Nobel Peace Prize.
a)
Martin Luther
b)
Martin Luther King Jr.
c)
Nelson Mandela
d)
Mahatma Ghandi
12.
This German priest started the Protestant Reformation in 1517 and is Famous for his 95 Theses challenging Catholic Church practices.
a)
Martin Luther
b)
Martin Luther King Jr.
c)
Nelson Mandela
d)
Mahatma Ghandi
13.
This historical figure led non-violent civil rights movement and is famous for his "I Have a Dream" speech.
a)
Martin Luther
b)
Martin Luther King Jr.
c)
Nelson Mandela
d)
Mahatma Ghandi
14.
An Italian Explorer who sailed for Spain, made four voyages to the Americas, and started the Columbian Exchange.
a)
Ferdinand Magellan
b)
Vasco da Gama
c)
Hernando Cortez
d)
Christopher Columbus
15.
This was the first European explorer to reach India by sea, opened up the spice trade route, and changed global commerce.
a)
Ferdinand Magellan
b)
Vasco da Gama
c)
Hernando Cortez
d)
Christopher Columbus
16.
This Chinese revolutionary leader founded the People's Republic of China and created the Great Leap Forward.
a)
Mao Zedong
b)
Kim Jong Un
c)
Louis XIV
d)
Nelson Mandela
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