Iwo Jima Flag Raising Identification

Iwo Jima Flag Raising Identification

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video discusses the iconic Iwo Jima flag-raising during World War II, highlighting its historical significance and the subsequent discovery of misidentification in the famous photograph. It details the efforts of amateur historians to correct the record, revealing that Corporal Herold P. Keller was one of the flag-raisers. The video also explores the personal and emotional impact of this revelation on Keller's family, emphasizing the importance of historical accuracy.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial belief about the second man in the Iwo Jima flag raising?

He was a civilian.

He was a general.

He did not participate.

He was a photographer.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event does the iconic photograph of the Iwo Jima flag raising depict?

The end of World War I.

The storming of Normandy.

The raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima.

The signing of the peace treaty.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Iwo Jima flag raising photograph?

It was used in propaganda against the enemy.

It became a moral boost back home.

It was a symbol of defeat.

It marked the end of the war.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was initially thought to be in the Iwo Jima flag raising photograph but was later found not to be?

Private First Class John Bradley

Corporal Harold P. Keller

Private First Class Franklin Sousley

Sergeant Michael Strank

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Marine actually identified in the Iwo Jima flag raising photograph?

Corporal Harold P. Keller

Sergeant Henry Hansen

Private First Class Harlon Block

Private First Class Ira Hayes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence helped identify Corporal Harold P. Keller in the photograph?

His distinctive helmet.

His position in the front row.

His square jaw and shirt collar outside his jacket.

His unique weapon.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who discovered the mistake in the identification of the Marines in the photograph?

Military officials

Professional historians

Journalists

Armature historians

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