Bladesmithing Techniques and Challenges

Bladesmithing Techniques and Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, History

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video follows bladesmiths in a competition to forge a boar sword. It covers the forging process, challenges faced, and adjustments made during the heat treating and tempering stages. The final day involves testing the swords for lethality and strength. The judging panel evaluates the swords, leading to the announcement of the winner, who receives a prize and recognition as the forged in fire champion.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main task given to the bladesmiths in the final round of the competition?

Recreate the iconic boar sword

Design a new weapon

Create a new type of sword

Forge a shield

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the initial challenges faced by the bladesmiths when crafting the boar sword?

Sharpening the blade

Decorating the handle

Finding the right materials

Managing the size and geometry of the blade

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the heat-treating process considered critical in the sword-making process?

It is used to engrave designs on the blade

It affects the sharpness and durability of the blade

It determines the color of the blade

It helps in shaping the handle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the consequence of overheating the blade during tempering?

The blade changed color

The blade became too heavy

The blade became too flexible

The blade lost its hardness

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the testing phase, what was one of the key aspects evaluated in the boar swords?

The color of the blade

The sharpness and balance

The length of the handle

The weight of the sword

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of the strength test on Jonathan's blade?

The blade remained sharp with a slightly flattened tip

The blade bent significantly

The blade lost its edge

The blade broke

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue with Isaac's blade during the strength test?

It was too short

It was not sharp enough

It had a significant bend

It was too heavy

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