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Cafe History - Lsvc - Etwinning - Quiz

This is the quiz prepared for Cafe History of eTwinning project named LSVC. The questions were chosen from the presentations of the historical figures whom the involved students presented on the virtual Cafe History.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    He was born in 1881. He  started Turkish War of Independence on 19 th May 1919. He is  the founder of modern Republic of Turkey.

    • A.

      Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

    • B.

      Fevzi Çakmak

    • C.

      İsmet İnönü

    Correct Answer
    A. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
    Explanation
    Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is the correct answer because he was born in 1881, started the Turkish War of Independence on May 19th, 1919, and is known as the founder of the modern Republic of Turkey. Fevzi Çakmak and İsmet İnönü are not the correct answers because they do not match the given information.

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  • 2. 

     I am one of the most important Greek poets of the 20th century.I won Nobel Prize in literature in 1963. Who am I? 

    • A.

      Strabon

    • B.

      George Seferis

    • C.

      Euripides

    Correct Answer
    B. George Seferis
    Explanation
    George Seferis is the correct answer because he is indeed one of the most important Greek poets of the 20th century and he won the Nobel Prize in literature in 1963. This recognition solidifies his significance and contribution to the field of literature, making him a prominent figure in Greek poetry.

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  • 3. 

    She was born in Mingora in Pakistan   on 12 July in 1997. She is a famous blogger.She won Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. Who is She? 

    • A.

      Malala Yousafzai

    • B.

      Youyou Tu

    • C.

      Alice Munro

    Correct Answer
    A. Malala Yousafzai
    Explanation
    Malala Yousafzai is the correct answer. The given information states that she was born in Mingora, Pakistan on 12 July 1997, and she is a famous blogger. It also mentions that she won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. Based on these details, it can be concluded that the person being referred to is Malala Yousafzai.

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  • 4. 

    Hi! I am  the first king of Norway, I was born in 850 and died in 932 AD. I am a very famous Viking.Guess who  am I ? 

    • A.

      King Harald V

    • B.

      Harald Fairhair

    • C.

      Harald Grenske

    Correct Answer
    B. Harald Fairhair
    Explanation
    Harald Fairhair is the correct answer because he is known as the first king of Norway and was a famous Viking. He was born in 850 and died in 932 AD, which matches the given information. King Harald V and Harald Grenske are not accurate answers as they do not fit the description of being the first king of Norway or a famous Viking.

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  • 5. 

    Hi everyone in LSVC project. I come from Poland.I was born 19 February 1473. I am a doctor and well known astronomer. I studied in the Academy Cracow .Who am I?

    • A.

      Jan Latosz

    • B.

      Nicolaus Copernicus

    • C.

      Tadeusz Banachiewicz

    Correct Answer
    B. Nicolaus Copernicus
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Nicolaus Copernicus. This is because the person mentioned in the statement was born on 19 February 1473 and is described as a doctor and well-known astronomer who studied at the Academy Cracow. Nicolaus Copernicus fits all these criteria, as he was a Polish astronomer and mathematician who is famous for formulating the heliocentric model of the universe. He studied at the University of Kraków and was born on 19 February 1473.

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  • 6. 

    My name is…………………………….I am a famous Spanish writer.Everybody knows me as the writer Don Quixote.Haven't  you  read  it yet?

    • A.

      Gabriel García Márquez

    • B.

      Ana María Matute

    • C.

      Miguel de Cervantes

    Correct Answer
    C. Miguel de Cervantes
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Miguel de Cervantes because the passage mentions that the writer is famous and known as Don Quixote, which is a novel written by Miguel de Cervantes. This implies that the writer is Miguel de Cervantes.

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  • 7. 

     He is the worldly known chief Ottoman architect and civil engineer in the period of Süleyman the Magnificient,Selim II and Murat II.He built more than 300 buildings.Among them are Selimiye and Süleymaniye mosques..etc 

    • A.

      Mimar Kemaleddin Bey

    • B.

      Arif Hikmet Koyunoğlu

    • C.

      Mimar Sinan

    Correct Answer
    C. Mimar Sinan
    Explanation
    Mimar Sinan is the correct answer because he is widely recognized as the chief Ottoman architect and civil engineer during the reigns of Suleiman the Magnificent, Selim II, and Murat II. He is known for constructing over 300 buildings, including notable mosques such as Selimiye and Suleymaniye.

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  • 8. 

    Who was the painter of the works “Scream and the Girls on the Bridges? 

    • A.

      Edvard Munch

    • B.

      Pablo Picasso

    • C.

      Lenonardo Da Vinci

    Correct Answer
    A. Edvard Munch
    Explanation
    Edvard Munch is the correct answer because he was the painter of the works "Scream" and "The Girls on the Bridges."

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  • 9. 

    I am a very important and famous architect.I  constructed the Sagrada Familia Basilica.Who am I? 

    • A.

      Alonzo Cano

    • B.

      Antony Gaudi

    • C.

      El Greco

    Correct Answer
    B. Antony Gaudi
    Explanation
    Antony Gaudi is the correct answer because he is a renowned architect who is famously known for constructing the Sagrada Familia Basilica. This iconic basilica is one of Gaudi's most famous works and is considered a masterpiece of modernist architecture. Gaudi's unique and innovative style can be seen in the intricate and distinctive design of the Sagrada Familia, making him a highly influential figure in the field of architecture.

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  • 10. 

    I am a famous Norwegian playwright poet and theatre director.Everybody knows me as the founder of Realism.Ghosts and  Hedda Gabler are two of my Works.Who am I ? 

    • A.

      :Knut Hamsun

    • B.

      Henrik İbsen

    • C.

      Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson

    Correct Answer
    B. Henrik İbsen
    Explanation
    Henrik Ibsen is the correct answer because he is a famous Norwegian playwright, poet, and theatre director who is known as the founder of Realism. He is well-known for his works such as "Ghosts" and "Hedda Gabler."

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  • 11. 

    Hello twinners from Greece. I am a well known philosopher,born in Athens. I once said " to know, is to know that you know nothing. that is the meaning of true knowledge.Who am I? 

    • A.

      Socrates

    • B.

      Aristotle

    • C.

      Plato

    Correct Answer
    A. Socrates
    Explanation
    Socrates, a well-known philosopher from Athens, once stated that true knowledge lies in the understanding that one knows nothing. This statement implies that the pursuit of knowledge involves recognizing the limitations of one's own understanding. Socrates believed in the importance of questioning and critical thinking, which led him to develop the Socratic method of inquiry. His philosophical ideas and teachings greatly influenced future philosophers, including his student Plato and Plato's student Aristotle. Therefore, Socrates is the correct answer to the question.

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  • 12. 

    In which city the Roman Emperor Julius Ceasar said his famous words "Veni Vidi Vici "(It means "I came,I saw, I conqured")  . 

    • A.

      In Zile /Turkey

    • B.

      In Rome/Italy

    • C.

      In Athens/Greece

    Correct Answer
    A. In Zile /Turkey
    Explanation
    Julius Caesar said his famous words "Veni Vidi Vici" in Zile, Turkey.

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  • 13. 

    Hello to all. My name is Salvador Dali. I was born in Spain on May 11th 1904. I am a worldly famous painter . One of my most famous work is ………………

    • A.

      The Persistence of Memory

    • B.

      Potato Eaters

    • C.

      The Last Supper

    Correct Answer
    A. The Persistence of Memory
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Persistence of Memory" because it is mentioned as one of Salvador Dali's most famous works.

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  • 14. 

    The Archduchess of Austria and Queen of France Madame Antoniette  said "If they do not find bread let them eat cake" 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement attributed to the Archduchess of Austria and Queen of France, Madame Antoniette, is "If they do not find bread let them eat cake." This statement is often used to portray her as being out of touch with the struggles of the common people during the French Revolution. However, there is no concrete evidence that she actually said this. It is believed to be a misquote or a fabrication. Despite the lack of evidence, the statement has become synonymous with her and is often used to symbolize her perceived indifference towards the suffering of the French people. Therefore, the answer is true in the context of popular belief, but false in terms of historical accuracy.

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  • 15. 

     Fryderyk Chopin was a famous a Polish composer and a virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era.He has got over 230 works.

    • A.

      False

    • B.

      True

    Correct Answer
    B. True
    Explanation
    Fryderyk Chopin was indeed a famous Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era. He is known for his numerous compositions, with over 230 works attributed to him.

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  • 16. 

    I was the first president of South-Africa.Before I was president , I fought against the apartheid.Then I got in prison for 27 years.  I spent most of my time on  Robben island. I received the Nobel`s peace prize for his great efforts to provide peace in South Africa. 

    • A.

      Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

    • B.

      Nelson Mandela

    • C.

      Wangari Muta Maathai

    Correct Answer
    B. Nelson Mandela
    Explanation
    Nelson Mandela is the correct answer because the explanation matches the information given in the question. The individual mentioned in the question fought against apartheid, spent time in prison, and received the Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to bring peace to South Africa, all of which align with Nelson Mandela's life and achievements.

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  • 17. 

    I am an Ottoman admiral, geographer.Everybody knows me  for my maps and charts.I collected them in a book named Book of Navigation.I drew world map in 1513 and drew the second one in 1528.Who am I?

    • A.

      Piri Reis

    • B.

      Barbaros Hayrettin Paşa

    • C.

      Seydi Ali Reis

    Correct Answer
    A. Piri Reis
    Explanation
    Piri Reis is the correct answer because he was an Ottoman admiral and geographer known for his maps and charts. He collected them in a book called the Book of Navigation. He drew a world map in 1513 and a second one in 1528.

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  • 18. 

    Hi everyone,I am Fridtjof Nansen. I lived in Bærum in Norway. I was born in 1861 and I died 1930. I am a famous explorer. I am the first european man to go to the north pole and the first one to cross Greenland on skiies.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Fridtjof Nansen was indeed a famous explorer who lived in Bærum, Norway. He was born in 1861 and died in 1930. Nansen is known for being the first European man to reach the North Pole and for crossing Greenland on skis. Therefore, the statement "True" is the correct answer.

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  • 19. 

    Hello, I am from the USA.  I was the first president in America. I died on 14th December 1799. Who am I ?

    • A.

      Benjamin Frnaklin

    • B.

      George Washington

    • C.

      Barrack Obama

    Correct Answer
    B. George Washington
    Explanation
    George Washington is the correct answer because he was the first president of the United States of America. He served as the president from 1789 to 1797. He played a crucial role in the formation of the country and is often referred to as the "Father of His Country." He passed away on December 14, 1799, making him the only president to have died in office. Benjamin Franklin and Barack Obama were not the first presidents of America, making them incorrect choices.

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  • 20. 

    I lived near Firenze in Italia, from 1452-1519. I am known because  of my art, but i was also a scientist. The reason  I got famous is that I painted The Mona Lisa, a world known paiting.

    • A.

      Michelangelo

    • B.

      Leonardo Da Vinci

    • C.

      Paul Cézanne

    Correct Answer
    B. Leonardo Da Vinci
    Explanation
    Leonardo Da Vinci is the correct answer because the given information mentions that the person lived near Firenze in Italia from 1452-1519, and was known for their art and scientific work. Additionally, it states that they painted The Mona Lisa, which is a world-renowned painting associated with Leonardo Da Vinci.

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