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Quiz about Americana Volume 1
Quiz about Americana Volume 1

Americana Volume 1 Trivia Quiz


These questions have to do with art, music and history that is decidedly American in content. You may not know the answers to several of the questions, but you'll be familiar with all of the works involved.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
19,266
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
10226
Last 3 plays: Dreessen (10/10), Guest 73 (7/10), Guest 24 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This artist painted many pictures of key events in American history. He is best known for his painting of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This revolutionary period artist was best known as a painter of portraits, including many of the first American presidents. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. One of the most famous pictures in American history is of Washington crossing the Delaware. Name the painter. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the 'Star Spangled Banner' when he observed an ongoing battle in this war Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic' was an unofficial anthem of Union soldiers in the Civil War. Who was the lyric writer? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This American composer created many prominent tunes, including 'Swanee River' and 'My Old Kentucky Home' Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which patriot delivered a speech that asked 'Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery'? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who wrote that 'Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which revolutionary patriot wrote: 'These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country ...'? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who said that 'This nation under God shall have a new birth of freedom'? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 21 2024 : Dreessen: 10/10
Mar 20 2024 : Guest 73: 7/10
Mar 10 2024 : Guest 24: 8/10
Mar 06 2024 : Pennysworth: 9/10
Mar 05 2024 : Guest 152: 2/10
Mar 05 2024 : Guest 38: 5/10
Mar 04 2024 : Guest 172: 6/10
Feb 14 2024 : Guest 107: 5/10
Feb 10 2024 : Guest 24: 5/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This artist painted many pictures of key events in American history. He is best known for his painting of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Answer: John Trumbull

Wood did the well-known 'American Gothic'. Homer and West were prominent American artists.
2. This revolutionary period artist was best known as a painter of portraits, including many of the first American presidents.

Answer: Gilbert Stuart

Remington is best known for his work in the American West. Whistler is one of the most famous American painters.
3. One of the most famous pictures in American history is of Washington crossing the Delaware. Name the painter.

Answer: Emanuel Leutze

Rodin was a master - but not in this instance. Same is true of Chagall. Rockwell is famed for his slice-of-life paintings of America
4. Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the 'Star Spangled Banner' when he observed an ongoing battle in this war

Answer: War of 1812

He observed the shelling of Fort McHenry
5. 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic' was an unofficial anthem of Union soldiers in the Civil War. Who was the lyric writer?

Answer: Julia Ward Howe

Emmett is apparently the author of 'Dixie', which was the comparable anthem for the Confederacy. Sousa, 'the March King', created 'Stars and Stripes Forever'.
6. This American composer created many prominent tunes, including 'Swanee River' and 'My Old Kentucky Home'

Answer: Stephen Foster

Foster had a tough life: not much money or recognition - and a short life. Joplin is a key figure in ragtime music
7. Which patriot delivered a speech that asked 'Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery'?

Answer: Patrick Henry

This is from the speech which states (a moment later) 'give me liberty or give me death'
8. Who wrote that 'Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed'?

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

It's from the Declaration of Independence, describing the role of government in protecting 'inalienable rights'.
9. Which revolutionary patriot wrote: 'These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country ...'?

Answer: Tom Paine

Paine was a prolific writer during the revolutionary period
10. Who said that 'This nation under God shall have a new birth of freedom'?

Answer: Abraham Lincoln

From the Gettysburg Address
Source: Author robert362

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