Fort Knox: Secrets and Speculations

Fort Knox: Secrets and Speculations

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video explores the mysteries surrounding Fort Knox, including its role as a gold depository and speculations about secret items stored there. It covers Doug Simmons' experiences working at Fort Knox, historical artifacts stored during World War II, and theories about UFO sightings. The video also discusses allegations of gold removal, market manipulation, and the secrecy surrounding Fort Knox's contents.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the public inspection of Fort Knox in 1974?

To showcase the new security measures

To confirm the presence of gold

To allow public access to historical documents

To conduct a routine maintenance check

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Doug Simmons discover about Fort Knox during his time there?

It stored only gold

It was a training facility for soldiers

It housed important historical documents

It was open to the public

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Besides gold, what other items were reportedly stored at Fort Knox?

Weapons and ammunition

Opium and diamonds

Ancient artifacts

Rare paintings

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Captain Thomas Mantell investigating when he died?

A UFO sighting

A weather anomaly

A military exercise

A gold theft

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one theory about the UFO's interest in Fort Knox?

It was monitoring military activities

It was searching for historical documents

It was interested in the gold

It was conducting scientific research

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What claim did Edward Durell make about Fort Knox?

It was a military base

It had no gold stored

It was a public museum

It was a secret laboratory

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was the gold allegedly removed from Fort Knox?

By air transport

By ship

By truck and rail

By underground tunnels

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