German battleship Bismarck launches in 1939, and HMS Hood sails in early 1940s

German battleship Bismarck launches in 1939, and HMS Hood sails in early 1940s

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The Bismarck, a highly advanced warship, was spotted leaving Bergen, prompting Britain's largest warship, the Hood, to pursue it. This pursuit ended tragically when the Bismarck sank the Hood in battle.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Bismarck known for according to naval experts?

Its speed

Its size

Its advanced equipment

Its crew

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Bismarck's equipment?

It was only suitable for defense

It was average

It was the most advanced in the world

It was outdated

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From which port did the Bismarck set sail for the high seas?

Copenhagen

Oslo

Bergen

Stockholm

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which British warship pursued the Bismarck?

HMS Victory

HMS Prince of Wales

HMS Hood

HMS Queen Elizabeth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the battle between the Bismarck and the Hood?

The Hood was sunk

The battle ended in a draw

Both ships retreated

The Bismarck was sunk