Impact of Explosions on German Forces

Impact of Explosions on German Forces

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video discusses a massive detonation during a war, highlighting its devastating impact on German soldiers. The explosion created giant craters, caused widespread destruction, and was felt miles away, even registering as an earthquake in Switzerland. It was a moment of mass destruction, comparable only to atomic explosions in WWII, resulting in the death of 10,000 German soldiers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general feeling among the troops as they awaited the detonation?

Relief

Confusion

Excitement

Anticipation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the immediate effect of the detonation on the German forces?

They were unsure of where to go

They launched a counterattack

They surrendered

They retreated immediately

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the bunkers during the explosions?

They were reinforced

They were abandoned

They remained intact

They collapsed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far away could the effects of the explosions be felt?

100 miles

50 miles

140 miles

200 miles

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon did the explosions register as?

A hurricane

An earthquake

A tornado

A tsunami

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the scale of these explosions compare to future events?

They were unrelated to atomic explosions

They were similar to atomic explosions

They were larger than atomic explosions

They were smaller than atomic explosions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many German soldiers were killed in the explosions?

15,000

20,000

5,000

10,000