AP world unit 6

Question 1

Total art work - A concept by Richard Wagner where all art forms (music, drama, visual arts) are integrated into one unified artistic experience, creating an immersive, total performance.

Answer 1

Gesamtkunstwerk

Question 2

A philosophical work by Friedrich Nietzsche, exploring ideas like the ‘Übermensch’ (Superman) and ‘will to power.’

Answer 2

Also Sprach Zarathustra

Question 3

A German composer who revolutionized music, known for his symphonies and ‘Turkish March,’ despite losing his hearing in later life.

Answer 3

Beethoven

Question 4

A German composer noted for his operas and his concept of Gesamtkunstwerk, or ‘total art work,’ where all aspects of a production—music, design, and story—are unified.

Answer 4

Richard Wagner

Question 5

An Italian composer whose operas, such as ‘Aida’ and ‘La Traviata,’ became symbols of Italian nationalism during the 19th century.

Answer 5

Giuseppe Verdi

Question 6

A Czech composer famous for his symphonic poem ‘Die Moldau,’ which represents the Czech landscape and national identity.

Answer 6

Smetana

Question 7

The representative body in pre-revolutionary France, consisting of clergy, nobility, and commoners, which hadn’t met in over 150 years until summoned by Louis XVI in 1789.

Answer 7

Estates-General

Question 8

A body formed by the Third Estate (commoners) during the French Revolution to represent the people and challenge the authority of the king and nobility.

Answer 8

National Assembly

Question 9

A pivotal event in 1789 during the French Revolution, where members of the National Assembly vowed not to separate until a new constitution was established.

Answer 9

Tennis Court Oath

Question 10

A foundational document of the French Revolution, asserting individual rights and the principles of liberty and equality.

Answer 10

Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

Question 11

A period during the French Revolution (1793-1794) marked by mass executions of perceived enemies of the revolution, largely led by Robespierre and the Jacobins.

Answer 11

Reign of Terror

Question 12

A radical revolutionary group during the French Revolution, known for their extreme measures, including the Reign of Terror.

Answer 12

Jacobins

Question 13

A device used for executions during the French Revolution, symbolizing the period’s brutality and revolutionary ideals.

Answer 13

guillotine

Question 14

The government of France from 1795 to 1799, following the fall of Robespierre, characterized by instability and corruption.

Answer 14

Directory

Question 15

A fortress and prison in Paris, symbolizing royal tyranny, whose storming on July 14, 1789, marked the beginning of the French Revolution.

Answer 15

Bastille

Question 16

Had lasting impact, particularly his establishment of a centralized French state, his spread of nationalism, and his wars across Europe.

Answer 16

Napoleon

Question 17

A conservative European political framework established after Napoleon’s defeat, focused on maintaining order, preventing revolution, and restoring monarchies.

Answer 17

Metternich System

Question 18

A famous Dutch painter known for his skillful use of light and shadow, particularly in portraiture and his painting of eyes, which convey deep emotion.

Answer 18

Rembrandt

Question 19

A Flemish Baroque artist famous for dynamic compositions, rich color, and his distinctive portraits where figures often engage directly with the viewer.

Answer 19

Peter Paul Rubens

Question 20

A Dutch painter known for his masterful use of light and color, especially in domestic interior scenes, such as ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring.’

Answer 20

Vermeer

Question 21

A post-impressionist Dutch artist known for bold colors and expressive brushwork, famous for paintings like ‘Starry Night.’

Answer 21

Vincent van Gogh

Question 22

A Jewish philosopher from the Netherlands known for his advocacy of rationalism and challenging traditional religious doctrines; excommunicated by the Jewish community.

Answer 22

Baruch Spinoza

Question 23

A Jewish girl who documented her life in hiding during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam in World War II; her diary became a symbol of the Jewish experience during the Holocaust.

Answer 23

Anne Frank

Question 24

A historically significant area where Jews had a large, wealthy community in Amsterdam, contributing significantly to trade, scholarship, and the arts.

Answer 24

Amsterdam Jewish Quarter

Question 25

A revolt from 1568 to 1648 in which the Dutch provinces fought to gain independence from Spanish rule.

Answer 25

80 Years’ War

Question 26

A city in the Netherlands that houses the International Court of Justice, overseeing disputes between nations and human rights issues.

Answer 26

The Hague

Question 27

A period in the 17th century when the Netherlands achieved great cultural, economic, and artistic achievements, marked by flourishing art, trade, and innovation.

Answer 27

Dutch Golden Age