Exploring the Twin Cities

Exploring the Twin Cities

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Sophia Harris

Geography, History, Arts

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Will introduces viewers to the Twin Cities, focusing on St. Paul and Minneapolis. He highlights key landmarks such as the Mississippi River, Minnesota State Capital, and the St. Paul Cathedral. The video also covers the Minnesota state flag's history and significance. In Minneapolis, viewers see the Stone Arch Bridge and the Weissman Art Museum, designed by Frank Gehry. The video concludes with outdoor activities available in the area and mentions famous Minnesotans.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which American capital city was once known as 'Pig's Eye'?

St. Paul

New York

Minneapolis

Chicago

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What river runs through downtown St. Paul?

Mississippi River

Missouri River

Colorado River

Ohio River

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was James J. Hill and what was his contribution?

A businessman who helped build the Great Northern Railway

A politician who served as governor of Minnesota

A musician who composed for the Minnesota Orchestra

A painter who depicted the Twin Cities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'L'Étoile du Nord' on the Minnesota state flag mean?

Star of the South

Star of the West

Star of the North

Star of the East

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which famous architect designed the Weisman Art Museum?

Zaha Hadid

I.M. Pei

Frank Gehry

Frank Lloyd Wright

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the Weisman Art Museum located?

University of Minnesota campus

Mall of America

Downtown St. Paul

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What outdoor activities can you enjoy along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis?

Skiing and snowboarding

Biking and hiking

Surfing and diving

Rock climbing and bungee jumping

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the narrator could travel anywhere, where would they choose to go?

Australia

New Zealand

Iceland

Japan