Industrial Revolution
Which invention is commonly associated with the start of the Industrial Revolution?
The Steam Engine
Prohibition in the United States during the 1920s meant:
Alcohol was banned
The Great Depression began with:
The stock market crash of 1929
What was the Holocaust?
The systematic persecution and murder of Jews and others by the Nazis
What is pop culture?
The set of practices, beliefs, and objects that are dominant in mainstream society.
What was the Women’s Liberation Movement?
A social movement advocating for women's rights and equality
What is the name of the main character in Once?
Felix.
What is the name of the rich man who throws big parties?
Jay Gatsby.
What was a significant impact of the Industrial Revolution on urban areas?
Growth of factories and cities
The term “flapper” in the 1920s referred to:
A young woman embracing new fashions and freedoms
Which of the following was a common experience during the Great Depression?
Widespread poverty and unemployment
What were concentration camps during the Holocaust?
Facilities where people were imprisoned and often killed
Which decade is often associated with the rise of rock and roll music?
1950's
What is the key issue for the Women’s Liberation Movement?
Gender equality
Where does Felix live at the start of the story?
In a Catholic orphanage in Poland.
Who tells the story in the movie?
Nick Carraway, Gatsby’s neighbor and friend.
Which industry was first transformed by the Industrial Revolution in Britain?
The Textile industry
What was the defining characteristic of the Roaring 20’s?
Jazz music and cultural change
What did Australia introduce to help the people, as response to the Great Depression in Australia?
Public works programs to create jobs
How many Jewish people were Killed during the Holocaust?
six million
What influence does pop culture have on society?
It can shape fashion, language, and social norms
What was a significant achievement of the Women’s Liberation Movement?
Gaining the right to vote for women in many countries
Why does Felix leave the orphanage?
He wants to find his parents, who are Jewish bookshop owners, because he believes they are in danger.
Why does Gatsby throw huge parties every weekend?
He hopes Daisy, the woman he loves, will come to one of them.
Name 3 ways children were exploited during the Industrial Revolution?
Long Working Hours
Low Pay
Dangerous Conditions
Lack of Education
Physical Punishment
What was the name of the massacre that Al Capone was responsible for?
The Valentine Massacre
The Great Depression ended with....
WWII - World War Two
How do you spell the word that means -hostility to or prejudice against Jewish people.
Antisemitism
Name the most popular singer/actor of the 1950's, known as the King of Rock and Roll.
Elvis Presley
Who wrote - Ain’t I a Woman?
(half points for part of the name)
Sojourner Truth
How does Felix try to make sense of the terrible things he sees during the war?
He tells himself stories and makes up hopeful explanations to cope with the violence and fear around him.
What is the main reason Gatsby and Daisy can't be together?
Daisy is already married to Tom Buchanan, and she’s too afraid to leave him and change her life.
Complete the sentence by filling in the blanks. _______ is the mother of all ____________
Necessity of the mother of all inventions
The name of the secret bars during the Great Depression
Speakeasy
Who was the photographer who showed the rest of the world what life was like for migrants in the Depression?
Dorothea Lange
Which event is associated with the start of the Holocaust?
Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass)
Television and music led to new ways of ..... (2 words)
Thinking and behaving
Who was appointed the Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women and gave a speech in 2014?
Emma Watson
Who wrote the Novel "Once"
Bonus Points for the authors Nationality
Morris Gleitzman
British
What does the green light at the end of Daisy’s dock represent for Gatsby?
It represents Gatsby’s dream of being with Daisy and the hope for a future that may never happen.