Yamashita's Treasure and Historical Intrigues

Yamashita's Treasure and Historical Intrigues

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores the search for Yamashita's gold in the Philippines, led by John Casey and Rick Hurt. The team faces potential threats, prompting researcher Bingo Minerva to investigate. Roland Kelts provides historical context, linking the treasure to General Douglas MacArthur and covert operations during the Cold War. The treasure is believed to have funded secret CIA activities, with implications still relevant today.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary objective of John Casey and Rick Hurt's team in the Philippines?

To explore ancient ruins

To build a new settlement

To find Yamashita's gold

To study local wildlife

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Bingo Minerva concerned about regarding the treasure hunt?

The financial cost

The historical accuracy

The safety of the team

The environmental impact

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does Bingo Minerva meet to discuss the historical interest in Yamashita's treasure?

A treasure hunter

Roland Kelts

A government official

A local historian

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant role did General Douglas MacArthur play after World War II?

He became President of the United States

He discovered a new continent

He oversaw the occupation of Japan

He led the Nuremberg Trials

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Tokyo Trials led by MacArthur?

To explore new territories

To prosecute Japanese leaders for war crimes

To celebrate Japanese culture

To establish new trade agreements

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was MacArthur allegedly trying to obtain from Japanese defendants during the Tokyo Trials?

Intelligence on treasure

Military secrets

New technology

Cultural artifacts

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the alleged purpose of the Black Eagle Trust Fund?

To support educational programs

To promote tourism

To finance Cold War operations

To build new infrastructure

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