VOICED : Worlds first oil well still bubbling up black gold in Poland

VOICED : Worlds first oil well still bubbling up black gold in Poland

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Interactive Video

History, Science, Business

9th - 10th Grade

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The video explores the history of the world's first oil well in Buka, Poland, initiated by Ignazio Lukaszewicz, a Polish pharmacist who invented the kerosene lamp. It details the early oil drilling techniques, the rise and decline of Buka during the oil rush, and the ongoing training in Crosno for the petrochemical industry. Lukaszewicz's influence on the Rockefeller family and the establishment of Standard Oil is highlighted, showcasing his selfless contribution to the global oil industry. His legacy continues as his first oil well still operates today.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the world's first oil well located?

Texas, USA

Buka, Poland

Saudi Arabia

Crosno, Poland

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tools did the early oil diggers use?

Excavators and bulldozers

Cranes and forklifts

Shovels, hammers, and picks

Drills and pumps

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the decline of the oil industry in Buka?

Lack of skilled workers

Limited oil reserves

High operational costs

Environmental regulations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Ignazio Lukaszewicz respond when asked about the cost of his oil rig technology?

He offered it for free

He refused to share it

He asked for a partnership

He demanded a high price

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Ignazio Lukaszewicz's primary motivation for sharing his technology?

To expand his business

To become wealthy

For the good of humanity

To gain fame