Thomas Jefferson and Monticello

The video explores Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, highlighting its architectural significance and Jefferson's personal connection to it. It details the construction timeline, design influences, and Jefferson's horticultural pursuits. The video also covers Jefferson's legacy, including his epitaph and contributions to the University of Virginia, emphasizing his educational impact.

What does the name 'Monticello' mean in Italian?

• Great Peak

• Small Valley

• Big Hill

• Little Mountain

In which year did the construction of Monticello begin?

• 1770

• 1780

• 1790

• 1800

Which Italian architect influenced Jefferson's design of Monticello?

• Padia

• Michelangelo

• Brunelleschi

• Bernini

What feature did Jefferson add to Monticello after his travels to France?

• Skylights and a dome room

• A large garden

• A swimming pool

• A library

How many types of vegetables and herbs did Jefferson grow at Monticello?

• Over 450

• Over 150

• Over 350

• Over 250

On what date did Jefferson pass away?

• July 4, 1828

• July 4, 1826

• July 4, 1825

• July 4, 1827

What did Jefferson want his gravestone to be?

• A statue

• A simple stone

• A cross

• An obelisk

Which of the following was NOT mentioned in Jefferson's epitaph?

• His presidency

• Author of the Declaration of Independence

• Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom

• Father of the University of Virginia

What role did Jefferson play in the creation of the University of Virginia?

• He designed the buildings and shaped the curriculum

• He was the first president of the university

• He funded the entire construction

• He taught the first class

Which famous writer attended Jefferson's weekly dinners at the University of Virginia?

• Herman Melville

• Nathaniel Hawthorne

• Mark Twain

• Edgar Allan Poe