The Near Miss of Varig Flight in the Falklands War

The Near Miss of Varig Flight in the Falklands War

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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In 1982, a Varig flight with 188 passengers nearly faced a military incident during the Malvinas conflict. The video explores the historical context of the Malvinas dispute, the 1982 war, and the specific incident involving the Varig flight. It highlights the geopolitical tensions and the near-miss situation where a British military jet inspected the civilian aircraft. The video concludes with reflections on the incident and its implications.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did the near miss incident involving a Varig flight occur?

1980

1981

1982

1983

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two countries were involved in the sovereignty dispute over the Falklands (Malvinas) Islands?

United States and the United Kingdom

Brazil and Argentina

Argentina and the United Kingdom

Spain and France

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original colonial power that claimed the Falklands (Malvinas) Islands?

France

Netherlands

Spain

Portugal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Argentina first raise its flag on the Falklands (Malvinas) Islands?

1965

1833

1820

1811

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event triggered the Falklands War in 1982?

British invasion of Argentina

Argentine invasion of the Falklands

Spanish invasion of the Falklands

Brazilian invasion of the Falklands

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country supported the United Kingdom during the Falklands War due to the North Atlantic Treaty?

France

Germany

Japan

United States

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of aircraft was the Varig flight involved in the near miss incident?

DC-10

Boeing 707

Airbus A320

Boeing 747

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