Exploring the Human Cost of World War II

Exploring the Human Cost of World War II

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Mia Campbell

History

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

The video explores the impact of WWII, focusing on military and civilian casualties, including the Holocaust. It compares these numbers to other historical conflicts and discusses the trend towards peace in the post-war era. The video highlights the importance of remembering the past to appreciate the peace that has developed since WWII.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the project discussed in the video?

Individual war stories and survivor accounts

The comprehensive death toll of World War II

Military strategies used during World War II

Political decisions made during World War II

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which battle resulted in 2,500 American soldiers dying on a single beach landing?

D-Day at Omaha Beach

Battle of Okinawa

Battle of Stalingrad

Invasion of Normandy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Jewish people were killed in the Holocaust?

About 2 million

About 1 million

About 6 million

About 10 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country had the highest percentage of its population die in World War II?

Germany

Poland

Japan

Soviet Union

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary cause of civilian deaths in the siege of Leningrad?

Bombing raids

Ground combat

Starvation

Disease

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Chinese civilians were estimated to have died due to the flooding caused by the destruction of the Yellow River dikes?

About 750,000

About 250,000

About 1 million

About 500,000

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the total estimated death toll of World War II?

About 80 million

About 70 million

About 50 million

About 60 million

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What phrase was coined by John Gaddis to describe the absence of conflict between nuclear powers during the Cold War?

The Long Peace

The Great Silence

The Cold Peace

The Quiet Years

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Since World War II, have rich countries fought against other rich countries?

Yes, but very rarely

No, not at all

Yes, frequently

Only in cold wars

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What trend is observed in the scale of battle deaths when adjusted for world population growth?

A significant increase

A pronounced decrease

A slight increase

No significant change

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