Rockefeller Arrives At Oldest American Castle

Rockefeller Arrives At Oldest American Castle

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video describes the dedication of America's oldest castle in North Tarrytown, New York, as a historic colonial shrine. Despite gas rationing, guests attended the ceremony using alternative transportation methods. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr. arrived in a 1902 electric runabout, highlighting Mr. Rockefeller's contribution to the castle's restoration as a museum.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far is North Tarrytown from Times Square?

20 miles

30 miles

50 miles

40 miles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the event in North Tarrytown?

A dedication of a historic castle

A music festival

A political rally

A sports event

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did guests manage to attend the ceremony despite gas rationing?

By walking

By using bicycles

By coming in 'hey rings'

By carpooling

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of vehicle did Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr. use to arrive at the event?

A 1902 electric runabout

A horse-drawn carriage

A steam-powered vehicle

A modern electric car

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mr. Rockefeller's contribution to the castle?

He provided security

He organized the event

He funded its restoration as a museum

He donated artifacts