Music and History Quiz

In which year did Benjamin Franklin 'discover' electricity?

• 1787

• 1775

• 1803

• 1756

During which war was the Star Spangled Banner written?

• Louisiana Purchase

• French Revolution

• War of 1812

• American Revolution

Where was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart born?

• Germany

• Austria

• France

• Italy

How old was Mozart when he died?

• 35

• 40

• 45

• 50

What was Beethoven's family situation as an adult?

• No wife or children

• 3 kids

• a wife, no kids

• 1 musical prodigy child

How did Mozart support himself financially?

• Writing music for the public

• Writing music for kings and queens

• Performing in orchestras

• Teaching music lessons

What was Beethoven's attitude towards money?

• Was frugal with money

• Was indifferent to money

• Was careless with money

• Handled money very well

How many symphonies had Mozart written by the age of 30?

• 40

• 50

• 20

• 30

What was the funeral attendance like for Beethoven?

• Thousands of people

• Only family and close friends

• Hundreds of people

• No one attended

What form was Mozart's Sonata in C Major built on?

• ABBA

• ABC

• ACDC

• ABA