Understanding the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

Understanding the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Moral Science

8th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

The video recounts the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, highlighting its devastating impact equivalent to 23,000 atomic bombs. Personal stories of survival and loss are shared, emphasizing the immense force of the wave and the tragic loss of nearly a quarter of a million lives. Despite the tragedy, numerous acts of heroism and the indomitable human spirit are showcased, illustrating how people come together to help each other in times of crisis.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural disaster is being described in the video?

The 2010 Haiti earthquake

The 2011 Japan earthquake

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami

Hurricane Katrina

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was the power of the tsunami compared in the video?

To a massive earthquake

To 23,000 Hiroshima atomic bombs

To a nuclear meltdown

To a volcanic eruption

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the immediate reaction of the narrator after resurfacing from the wave?

They started swimming to safety

They screamed for their parents

They looked for a safe place

They called for emergency services

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the elderly couple mentioned in the video?

They were saved by the narrator

They disappeared in the water

They managed to hold on to the railing

They were rescued by a boat

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video highlight about human behavior during the disaster?

Everyone was in a state of panic

People ignored calls for help

People were mostly selfish

There were many acts of heroism

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is emphasized as a powerful aspect of humanity in the video?

The strength of government response

The ability to rebuild quickly

The power of technology

The wonderful power of the human spirit