Hindenburg Disaster Events and Impact

Hindenburg Disaster Events and Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Journalism

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The Hindenburg, en route to Lakehurst, NJ, faced storms that delayed its landing. As it waited for the weather to clear, an unexpected explosion occurred, leading to one of the worst catastrophes in history. The disaster was witnessed by film and radio crews, capturing the tragic event.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the destination of the Hindenburg?

Lake Hurst, New Jersey

Boston, Massachusetts

New York, New York

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Hindenburg unable to land as scheduled?

Pilot error

Fuel shortage

Storms ahead

Mechanical failure

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the film and radio crews waiting to capture?

A celebrity arrival

A weather phenomenon

A new aircraft launch

The Hindenburg's landing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected event occurred during the Hindenburg's approach?

A radio blackout

A mechanical failure

An explosion

A sudden storm

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the disaster described in terms of its impact?

An expected outcome

One of the worst catastrophes

A routine event

A minor incident