History's Greatest Escape Stories

History's Greatest Escape Stories

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

FREE Resource

The video explores some of history's most remarkable escape stories, starting from simple cells to dense jungles and brutal prison camps. It highlights escapes during the American Civil War and German death camps, emphasizing the dramatic moments when captives realized it was their last chance. The series, hosted by Morgan Freeman, premieres on July 22nd on the History Channel.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did some of history's greatest escape stories begin?

In a simple cell

In a bustling city

On a deserted island

In a royal palace

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which war did some of the escape stories take place?

The Vietnam War

The American Civil War

The Korean War

World War I

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What realization did captives in a German death camp come to?

They were going to be rescued

It was now or never

They were safe

They had to wait for help

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the host of the new season of 'History's Greatest Escapes'?

David Attenborough

Morgan Freeman

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Oprah Winfrey

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On which channel will the new season of 'History's Greatest Escapes' premiere?

Discovery Channel

National Geographic

History Channel

BBC