David Kesh and the Branch Davidians

David Kesh and the Branch Davidians

Assessment

Interactive Video

Religious Studies, Social Studies

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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David Kesh, a high school dropout and aspiring rock singer, claims to be the Son of God and gathers followers in a compound. His followers, mostly young adults, seek meaning in their lives and believe in his teachings. The Branch Davidians, led by Kesh, anticipate an apocalypse and stockpile illegal weapons, prompting an ATF raid. The raid results in casualties on both sides, leading to the FBI taking over the situation. Concerns remain about Kesh's influence over his followers.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new ambition does David Kesh claim?

To become a famous rock singer

To be the Son of God

To start a new school

To become a politician

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unites the followers of David Kesh?

A common educational background

A desire to travel the world

A search for meaning in their lives

A shared love for music

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the Branch Davidians preparing for?

An apocalypse

A community service event

A political rally

A music festival

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the ATF decide to raid the compound?

To arrest David Kesh for fraud

To conduct a routine inspection

To confiscate illegal weapons

To rescue hostages

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Branch Davidians respond to the ATF raid?

They were unprepared and fled

They resisted with powerful weaponry

They surrendered immediately

They negotiated peacefully

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the ATF raid?

No casualties on either side

Four ATF agents and five Branch Davidians were killed

The compound was destroyed

David Kesh was captured

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who took over the situation after the ATF raid?

The local police

The National Guard

The FBI

The military

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