Scenes from coronation of George VI in London

Scenes from coronation of George VI in London

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The transcript describes a historical event where King George and Queen Elizabeth address the unity of half a billion people. It highlights the unchanged splendor and pageantry of England over 11 centuries, focusing on the coronation of England's 40th Sovereign and Queen in Westminster Abbey. The impressive ceremonies were broadcasted wirelessly to countless thousands throughout the empire.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who issued a warning to the unity of half a billion people?

The Archbishop of Canterbury

The President

King George and Queen Elizabeth

The Prime Minister

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of scenes did England witness that were unchanged for centuries?

Scenes of splendor and pageantry

Scenes of poverty

Scenes of industrialization

Scenes of war

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30 sec • 1 pt

How many centuries have the scenes of splendor and pageantry remained largely unchanged?

5 centuries

11 centuries

15 centuries

8 centuries

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where were England's 40th Sovereign and his queen crowned?

Buckingham Palace

Windsor Castle

St. Paul's Cathedral

Westminster Abbey

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How were the impressive ceremonies of the coronation communicated to countless thousands?

Via telegram

Through television

By wireless

Through newspapers