Exploring the Mystery of the White City

Exploring the Mystery of the White City

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography, Social Studies

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The transcript discusses the legend of the White City, also known as CAD Blanca, in Honduras. Indigenous stories and historical accounts, including those by Charles Lindberg, describe sightings of a mysterious city in the jungle. Steve Elkins, driven by curiosity and determination, embarks on a quest to find this lost city, despite skepticism from family and friends.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the legend of CAD Blanca primarily about?

A lost treasure in the jungle

A famous battle in Honduran history

A white house or city rumored to exist

A mythical creature in Honduras

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who reportedly saw the ruins of the White City from the air?

Howard Hughes

Wright Brothers

Amelia Earhart

Charles Lindbergh

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Charles Lindbergh claim to have seen the White City?

1930

1945

1927

1919

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual story from 1940 is associated with the White City?

A city made of gold

A city inhabited by giants

A city ruled by a monkey god

A city with magical powers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What captivated Steve Elkins about the White City?

The historical significance

The promise of wealth

The mystery surrounding it

The potential for fame

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Steve Elkins' family and friends view his quest?

They were indifferent

They thought he was crazy

They were supportive

They joined him in the search

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What quality does Steve Elkins attribute to his pursuit of the White City?

Persistence

Patience

Luck

Intelligence

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Steve Elkins find Honduras appealing for his exploration?

It is an expensive place to visit

It is a well-documented area

It has a large population

It is not far away and affordable

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Steve Elkins' ultimate goal regarding the White City?

To write a book about it

To find it himself

To prove it doesn't exist

To make a documentary