Exploring the enigmatic Winchester Mystery House

Exploring the enigmatic Winchester Mystery House

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History, Arts, Architecture, Religious Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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The video explores the Winchester Mystery House, a unique Victorian mansion built by Sarah Winchester. After experiencing personal tragedies, Sarah, a spiritualist, was advised by a medium to build the house to appease spirits. The construction, which began in 1884, continued until her death, resulting in a 160-room mansion with bizarre features like staircases leading to ceilings and doors opening to walls. The house is reputedly haunted by spirits, including those of former workers and possibly Sarah herself. Despite numerous investigations, the mysteries surrounding the house remain unsolved.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted Sarah Winchester to build the Winchester Mystery House?

A dream she had

Advice from a medium

A family tradition

A historical event

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the construction of the Winchester Mystery House last?

10 years

20 years

Until Sarah Winchester's death

5 years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Winchester Mystery House?

4 elevators

A master plan

40 fireplaces

40 staircases

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do many people believe about the spirits in the Winchester Mystery House?

They are from another country

They are fictional

They are the ghosts of former workers

They are friendly

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of strange occurrences have been reported in the Winchester Mystery House?

Sudden temperature changes

Footsteps and voices

Disappearing objects

Unexplained fires