Quiz on Ludwig van Beethoven

Where was Ludwig van Beethoven born?

• Vienna, Austria

• Bonn, Germany

• Paris, France

• London, England

What year was Ludwig van Beethoven born?

• 1750

• 1770

• 1800

• 1820

Who was Beethoven's father?

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Johann van Beethoven

• Christian Gottlob Neefe

• Tobias Pfeiffer

What instrument did Beethoven learn to play by 1778?

• Violin

• Trumpet

• Organ

• Flute

Who was Beethoven's important teacher in Bonn?

• Johann van Beethoven

• Tobias Pfeiffer

• Christian Gottlob Neefe

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

What did Beethoven hope to do in Vienna in 1787?

• Perform a concert

• Study with Mozart

• Teach music

• Write a symphony

What major challenge did Beethoven face in his twenties?

• Financial difficulties

• Hearing loss

• Lack of inspiration

• Illness

Which of Beethoven's symphonies includes the melody "Ode to Joy"?

• Fifth Symphony

• Sixth Symphony

• Seventh Symphony

• Ninth Symphony

What is one of Beethoven's most popular piano solos?

• Moonlight Sonata

• Für Elise

• Pathetique Sonata

• Appassionata

What era of music is Beethoven associated with?

• Baroque

• Classical/Romantic

• Modern

• Renaissance