Ted ED Time: The History & Future of Everything

Does time pass slowly or quickly for you? Explain why. A quick warm up, before watching the video. Let's discuss these questions together. If you could manipulate time, would you rather reverse or speed it up? Time: The History Future of Everything Now please watch the video (enable english subtitles) and try to complete exercises below. Which of the devastating world events could result in nuclear disaster? World War II Cold War World War I Which of these events advanced humanity? 9 Attacks Syrian Civil War Moon Landing Which piece of technology was invented in the 20th century? The steam engine Light Bulb The Internet In which year was the currently oldest living person on Earth born? In 1896 In 1886 In 1869 In which century did Columbus discover America? In 19th century In 15th century In 16th century In what span of time did The Black Plague kill every third European? In 2 years In 9 years In 6 years When did humans begin to write things down? Around 8000 years ago Around 5000 years ago Around 7000 years ago Which animals came after insects? Fish and other small creatures Reptiles Mammals According to the evidence, when did life begin? 4.1 billion years ago 3.1 billion years ago 6.1 billion years ago Idioms connected with time. Match each idiom with it's definition. All in good time When the time is right Better late than never What counts is the final outcome Take your time No need to hurry Time after time/ time and time again Very often On the spur of the moment Impulsively Against the clock In a great hurry to get sth done In no time Very quickly/ very soon