History of Fireworks

Which colors can be seen in fireworks displays?

• yellow

• blue

• red

• all of the above

How is the cascading waterfall effect created?

• aluminum powder

• iron powder

• magnesium powder

What ancient invention led to the development of fireworks?

• gunpowder

• matches

• Bunsen burner

Which was NOT a component of black powder?

• charcoal

• potassium nitrate

• sulfur

• salt

What did the Chinese use fireworks for?

• celebrations

• cooking

• military

What did European countries first use gunpowder for?

• celebrations

• cooking

• military

How is the fireworks fountain created?

• aluminum filings

• copper filings

• iron filings