History Through Film Final Review

What was the primary objective of Operation Red Wings as depicted in "Lone Survivor"?

• To capture a high-ranking Taliban leader

• To rescue a group of hostages

• To gather intelligence on enemy movements

• To destroy a weapons cache

In "Ford v. Ferrari," what was one of the key innovations introduced by Ford to compete in the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race?

• Turbocharged engines

• Aerodynamic body design

• Disc brakes

• Lightweight aluminum chassis

Which aspect of Chris Kyle's life is prominently explored in "American Sniper"?

• His childhood and upbringing

• His business ventures after the military

• His struggles with PTSD

• His political career

In "Band of Brothers," which battle is NOT one of the key battles fought by Easy Company?

• Battle of Normandy

• Battle of Bastogne

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of the Bulge

What quality of Louis Zamperini is highlighted in "Unbroken" as crucial for his survival?

• His physical strength

• His resilience

• His intelligence

• His wealth

What was one of the critical mistakes that led to the Chernobyl disaster, as depicted in "Chernobyl"?

• Use of outdated technology

• Ignoring safety protocols

• Sabotage by foreign agents

• Natural disaster

In "The Most Hated Woman in America," what was Madalyn Murray O’Hair's role in the Supreme Court case Engel v. Vitale?

• She was a judge in the case

• She was a lawyer defending prayer in schools

• She was a plaintiff advocating for the separation of church and state

• She was a journalist covering the case

In "Kingdom of Heaven," what is Balian's role in the conflict over Jerusalem?

• A diplomat negotiating peace

• A knight defending the city

• A merchant trading goods

• A scholar documenting events

Which historical event does Forrest Gump NOT experience in the film "Forrest Gump"?

• The Vietnam War

• The Watergate scandal

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The moon landing

In "Little Women," which theme is NOT prominently explored through the March sisters' experiences?

• Family

• Ambition

• Societal roles for women

• Political activism