Тарас Шевченко: Life and Works

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When was Taras Shevchenko born?

Taras Shevchenko was born on March 9, 1814.

What is Taras Shevchenko best known for?

He is best known as a Ukrainian poet and artist.

What was the major theme of Shevchenko’s poetry?

The major themes were Ukrainian nationalism and the peasants' plight.

What was the title of Shevchenko’s first published book of poetry?

His first book of poetry was 'Kobzar' published in 1840.

Where was Shevchenko born?

Shevchenko was born in the village of Moryntsi, in the Kyiv Governorate, Russian Empire (now Ukraine).

What kind of artwork was Shevchenko involved in besides poetry?

He was also a painter and illustrator.

Which governor exiled Taras Shevchenko?

He was exiled by the orders of Nicholas I of Russia.

What did Shevchenko study at the Imperial Academy of Arts?

He studied painting at the Imperial Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg.

What impact did Shevchenko have on Ukrainian language and culture?

Shevchenko is regarded as a highly influential figure in the development of modern Ukrainian literature and language.

In what year did Taras Shevchenko die?

Taras Shevchenko died on March 10, 1861.

What prominent genre did Shevchenko contribute to?

Shevchenko is noted for his contributions to Romanticism.

How did Shevchenko's captivity affect his work?

His captivity deeply affected his work, leading to more somber and introspective themes.

What famous poem of Shevchenko speaks about the fate of Ukraine?

His famous poem 'Zapovit' (Testament) speaks about the fate of Ukraine.

Which talent freed Shevchenko from serfdom?

A group of artists and writers bought his freedom by recognizing his artistic talent.

What is the significance of Shevchenko's works today?

Shevchenko's works remain a cornerstone of Ukrainian culture and are celebrated for their national, historical, and social themes.





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1. When was Taras Shevchenko born?

April 10, 1814

February 28, 1813

January 1, 1815

March 9, 1814

2. What is Taras Shevchenko best known for?

He is best known as a Ukrainian poet and artist.

He is best known as a Ukrainian politician.

He is best known for his scientific discoveries.

He is best known as a Russian poet.

3. What was the major theme of Shevchenko’s poetry?

The major themes were Ukrainian nationalism and the peasants' plight.

The major themes were love and adventure.

The major themes were global trade and economy.

The major themes were science and technology.

4. What was the title of Shevchenko’s first published book of poetry?

'Kobzar' published in 1840.

'The Odyssey' published in 1840.

'Paradise Lost' published in 1840.

'War and Peace' published in 1840.

5. Where was Shevchenko born?

Lviv, Ukraine

The village of Moryntsi, in the Kyiv Governorate, Russian Empire (now Ukraine).

Moscow, Russia

Kiev, Ukraine

6. What kind of artwork was Shevchenko involved in besides poetry?

He was also a painter and illustrator.

He designed architecture.

He was a sculptor.

He composed music.

7. Which governor exiled Taras Shevchenko?

Alexander II of Russia

Nicholas I of Russia

Paul I of Russia

Catherine the Great

8. What did Shevchenko study at the Imperial Academy of Arts?

Sculpture

Literature

Painting

Music

9. What impact did Shevchenko have on Ukrainian language and culture?

Minimal impact on the Ukrainian language.

He was a famous scientist.

Highly influential in the development of modern Ukrainian literature and language.

He impacted Russian language and culture.

10. In what year did Taras Shevchenko die?

1865

March 10, 1861.

1859

1871

11. What prominent genre did Shevchenko contribute to?

Realism

Surrealism

Classical

Romanticism

12. How did Shevchenko's captivity affect his work?

It made his work more humorous.

He stopped writing during captivity.

More somber and introspective themes.

It had no significant effect.

13. What famous poem of Shevchenko speaks about the fate of Ukraine?

Inferno

The Iliad

'Zapovit' (Testament)

The Aeneid

14. Which talent freed Shevchenko from serfdom?

His language skills.

His musical talent.

His medical skills.

His artistic talent recognized by a group of artists and writers.

15. What is the significance of Shevchenko's works today?

They are little known and insignificant.

They are important only in Russia.

They have been completely forgotten.

They remain a cornerstone of Ukrainian culture, celebrated for national, historical, and social themes.