Explosives and Historical Investigations

Explosives and Historical Investigations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Jackson Turner

History, Science, Chemistry

10th - 12th Grade

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Hard

The video explores the search for trace elements of explosives used during World War II. It demonstrates the use of the Seeker E device to detect explosive residues, highlighting its effectiveness in minimizing false positives. The team conducts field tests, analyzing samples for historical explosive materials like TNT. The video also speculates on the possibility of Hitler's escape and the existence of a Fourth Reich, suggesting that munition factories could have been part of such plans.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did dirt play in preserving traces of explosives from World War II?

It had no effect on the traces.

It protected the traces over time.

It accelerated the decay of traces.

It made the traces invisible.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the Seeker E device?

To detect explosive residues.

To clean explosive residues.

To manufacture explosives.

To store explosive materials.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when explosive material is detected by the Seeker E?

The material is stored.

The device shuts down.

The material changes color.

The material is destroyed.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the initial field test for explosive residues?

The test was not conducted.

The test was inconclusive.

Explosives were detected.

No explosives were detected.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which explosive compounds were identified during the testing?

TNT and TNB

RDX and HMX

ANFO and NG

C4 and PETN

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the presence of TNT and TNB suggest about the era of manufacturing?

It indicates a modern era.

It indicates a post-World War II era.

It suggests a pre-World War I era.

It points to the World War II era.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of finding materials used during World War II?

It indicates a lack of historical activity.

It suggests historical manufacturing practices.

It shows modern manufacturing techniques.

It confirms the factory's current use.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is speculated about the factory's role in the context of a fourth Reich?

It was used for agricultural purposes.

It was a civilian manufacturing plant.

It was a storage facility for food.

It could have been part of a fourth Reich.

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speculation regarding Hitler's fate after April 30th, 1945?

He moved to the United States.

He remained in Berlin.

He escaped to Argentina.

He was captured by Allied forces.

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of investigating who could facilitate hiding Hitler?

To locate his burial site.

To understand historical escape routes.

To confirm his presence in Berlin.

To find new evidence of his death.

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