L22 yr 10 History Environmental Awareness Quiz

What significant event in 1968 helped people realize the fragility of Earth?

• The launch of Sputnik

• The Apollo 8 mission

• The first Earth Day

• The signing of the Kyoto Protocol

Who took the photograph of the 'earthrise' during the Apollo 8 mission?

• Neil Armstrong

• Buzz Aldrin

• William Anders

• Michael Collins

What did the 'earthrise' photograph inspire according to Life magazine?

• Technological advancements

• Contemplation of our fragile existence

• Space exploration

• Economic growth

When did environmentalism as we know it today originate?

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

• 1980s

What evidence exists from as early as 6000 BC regarding environmental concerns?

• Air pollution in ancient China

• Deforestation contributing to societal collapse in the Middle East

• Water pollution in ancient Egypt

• Soil erosion in ancient Greece

Who observed the danger of acid mists in 200 BC?

• Aristotle

• Hippocrates

• Galen

• Socrates

Which tribe in Rajasthan linked environmental activism with strong spiritual beliefs?

• Bhils

• Bishnois

• Rajputs

• Marathas

What did the Bishnois protect aggressively?

• Water resources

• Khejri trees

• Wildlife

• Air quality

What happened to over 300 Bishnois in 1730?

• They were relocated

• They were massacred

• They migrated voluntarily

• They signed a peace treaty

What did the Bishnois woman do to protect the Khejri trees?

• Filed a lawsuit

• Hugged a tree

• Organized a protest

• Wrote a letter to the king