The Rise of Vienna as a Musical Capital (1750) — Questions and answers

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What kind of city was Vienna in 1750, nestled along the Danube?

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  1. a city teeming with life and potential for greatness ✓
  2. a quiet village with few people
  3. a small town known for its farming
  4. a bustling port city focused on fishing

Answer: a city teeming with life and potential for greatness

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What did Sara point to in the Kohlmarkt that made her exclaim to Moana?

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  1. a merchant selling shiny goods
  2. a large, colorful painting
  3. a beautiful new carriage
  4. a group of musicians tuning their instruments ✓

Answer: a group of musicians tuning their instruments

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What did Moana tell Sara about Vienna that was attracting composers from all over Europe?

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  1. Vienna was known for its beautiful gardens
  2. Vienna offered free housing to all artists
  3. Vienna was quickly becoming the place to be for musicians ✓
  4. Vienna had the best food in Europe

Answer: Vienna was quickly becoming the place to be for musicians

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Why did Moana say the Habsburg emperors were important for music in Vienna?

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  1. They taught music lessons to everyone
  2. They supported artists and built grand theaters ✓
  3. They made all the musicians live in the palace
  4. They wrote many famous songs themselves

Answer: They supported artists and built grand theaters

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What did Moana say was one of the main reasons Vienna became a musical city?

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  1. the Burgtheater ✓
  2. the Kohlmarkt
  3. the Danube River
  4. the Emperor's palace

Answer: the Burgtheater

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What did Emperor Joseph II do to make sure everyone could enjoy music in Vienna?

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  1. He gave free instruments to all citizens
  2. He built a new opera house every year
  3. He made music a required class in schools
  4. He made the theaters affordable to the public ✓

Answer: He made the theaters affordable to the public

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What did Sara say about the music after Gluck's performance?

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  1. The whole city came alive ✓
  2. She preferred a different kind of music
  3. It was too loud for her
  4. It made her feel sleepy

Answer: The whole city came alive

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Which famous composers flocked to Vienna as the years passed, adding their genius to the city's musical landscape?

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  1. Bach, Handel, Vivaldi
  2. Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven ✓
  3. Wagner, Verdi, Puccini
  4. Chopin, Liszt, Tchaikovsky

Answer: Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven

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What did Sara, now a young woman, do as she listened to Mozart perform?

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  1. She closed her eyes and felt the music wash over her ✓
  2. She sang along with the performers
  3. She clapped loudly after every song
  4. She wrote a letter to her friend

Answer: She closed her eyes and felt the music wash over her

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What echoed through the ages as Vienna rose as a musical capital?

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  1. The sounds of merchants selling their goods
  2. The rumbling of carriages on the streets
  3. The quiet whispers of the Danube
  4. Its symphony of talent, its patronage, and its appreciation for music ✓

Answer: Its symphony of talent, its patronage, and its appreciation for music

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