Paris Cemeteries and Catacombs History

Paris Cemeteries and Catacombs History

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Fun

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

FREE Resource

In the 18th century, Paris faced unsanitary conditions due to overcrowded cemeteries. To address this, bodies were moved to the Paris Catacombs. The video discusses the number of skeletons relocated, with estimates ranging from 400,000 to 6 million. The conversation includes humorous exchanges about skeletons and their significance.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What problem did Paris face in the 18th century related to its cemeteries?

Too many tourists

Too many living people

Overcrowded cemeteries

Lack of cemeteries

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the humorous topic discussed regarding skeletons?

Skeletons being sold

Skeletons being used as decorations

Skeletons being different from bodies

Skeletons dancing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many bodies were moved to the Paris Catacombs?

1 million

6 million

700,000

400,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial guess about the number of skeletons?

500,000

6 million

700,000

1 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction to the number of skeletons being 700,001?

Curiosity

Excitement

Indifference

Desire to leave