Cracking the Uncrackable Code

Cracking the Uncrackable Code

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Interactive Video

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9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video explores the mystery of the Kryptos sculpture at CIA headquarters, focusing on its unsolved fourth code. Ilonka Dunin, a passionate puzzle solver, is highlighted for her efforts in cracking the code. The artist Jim Sanborn, who created Kryptos, is the only person who knows the solution. The video delves into the global community of cryptanalysts dedicated to solving the code and reflects on the sculpture's impact and future solvability.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary challenge presented by the Kryptos sculpture?

It contains an encoded message meant to be solved.

It is a physical puzzle to be assembled.

It is a musical composition with secret notes.

It is a painting with hidden symbols.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many codes are embedded in the Kryptos sculpture?

Two

Five

Three

Four

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the artist behind the Kryptos sculpture?

Ilonka Dunin

Dan Brown

Leonardo da Vinci

Jim Sanborn

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the fourth code in Kryptos?

It is the longest code.

It has been solved multiple times.

It remains unsolved after 30 years.

It is written in a known language.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Kryptos community?

To relocate the sculpture.

To dismantle the sculpture.

To solve the unsolved fourth code.

To create new codes.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Jim Sanborn believe about the Kryptos code?

It will eventually be solved.

It is not a real cipher.

It is unsolvable.

It is a hoax.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the impact of Kryptos on people's lives?

It has been largely ignored.

It has become a significant part of many lives.

It has been solved by everyone.

It has been removed from the CIA headquarters.