The Crazy Creatures of North America (Exploring North American Folklore)

The Crazy Creatures of North America (Exploring North American Folklore)

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9th - 10th Grade

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The video explores various cryptids in North America, starting with Bigfoot, a creature said to roam the forests of the US and Canada. The legend began in 1958 with sightings of large footprints. Other cryptids include the Devil Dogs of West Virginia, described as demonic dogs or yeti-like creatures. The Beast of Busco, a giant snapping turtle in Indiana, gained fame in 1898. The Ohio Frog Man, seen in Loveland, Ohio, is described as a frog-like creature. Lastly, the Flatwoods Monster in West Virginia, first seen in 1952, is depicted as a tall, metallic being with a red face. Despite numerous sightings, these cryptids remain elusive.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another name for Bigfoot?

Chupacabra

Loch Ness Monster

Sasquatch

Yeti

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the name 'Bigfoot' originate?

A logging company in California

A Native American legend

A television show

A newspaper article in 1958

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common explanation for Bigfoot sightings?

Aliens

Giant apes

Bears mistaken for Bigfoot

Optical illusions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are Devil Dogs also known as?

Black Hounds

Forest Spirits

White Things

Mountain Beasts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual feature is reported about the Devil Dogs?

They glow in the dark

They have no physical marks after attacks

They can fly

They speak human languages

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Beast of Busco?

A giant snake

A mythical dragon

A giant snapping turtle

A large bear

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Ohio Frogman eventually identified as?

A human in disguise

A mythical creature

A giant frog

A large iguana

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