Historical Disasters

What is the Hindenburg?

• a German tank

• a German airplane

• a German airship

• a German submarine

Another name for the Hindenburg

• General Dynamics F-111

• Douglas AD Skyraider

• Aluminium Overcast

• Zeppelin

In the passage, it states "passengers were treated to lavish accommodations such as large bedrooms, delicious foods and beautiful decorations. Tickets were as expensive as the cost of two cars." What other historical disaster does the Hindenburg remind you of?

• The San Francisco Earthquake

• The Titanic

• Chernobyl

• Hurricane Katrina

What caused the Hindenburg to float?

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Gravity

Match the definition with the correct vocabulary: rich, elaborate, or luxurious:

• flammable

• engulfed

• poverty

• lavish

Where did the Hindenburg depart from on May 3, 1937?

• New Jersey

• France

• Germany

• Soviet Union

How long did it take The Hindenburg to cross the Atlantic Ocean to New Jersey?

• 2 days

• 3 days

• 3 months

• eternity

Match the correct vocabulary word with definition: to incline, lead, or extend downward

• ascend

• accelerate

• hibernate

• descend

Match the correct definition to vocabulary word: to flow over and enclose : overwelm or drown

• ignited

• engulfed

• lavish

• flammable

In The San Francisco earthquake occurred which year?

• 1937

• 1914

• 1906

• 1999