CHRISTMAS ISLAND PREPARES

CHRISTMAS ISLAND PREPARES

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses Christmas Island's transformation from a remote location to a hub for Britain's nuclear tests. It highlights the island's growing population and infrastructure, as well as its historical significance, having been discovered by Captain Cook. The island is now a focal point for scientific and military activities, showcasing modern development in preparation for an atomic age.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the unexpected role of Christmas Island as mentioned in the introduction?

A tourist destination

A center for Britain's nuclear tests

A wildlife sanctuary

A new trade hub

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the population of Christmas Island changed according to the report?

It has grown rapidly

It has remained the same

It has decreased significantly

It has become a ghost town

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What facility has been established on the island to make servicemen feel at home?

A naffy

A shopping mall

A sports complex

A cinema

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What modern methods are being used on Christmas Island?

Traditional farming techniques

Old-fashioned mining methods

Modern methods for clearing roads and runways

Handcrafted building techniques

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who discovered Christmas Island and when?

Christopher Columbus, 1492

Captain Cook, 179 years ago on Christmas Eve

Marco Polo, 1271

Vasco da Gama, 1498