HERRING FAIR

HERRING FAIR

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video covers a unique event involving fishermen from Great Yarmouth and Scottish fleets, celebrating the revival of the herring fare. Drifters assembled off the port, with the HMS Wave ready for a sail-past. Admiral Parham took the salute in a splendid review, marking the first event of its kind in these waters.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the fishermen at Great Yarmouth?

Building new boats

Exporting fish to other countries

Catching breakfast kippers

Organizing fishing competitions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event is associated with the revival of the herring fare?

A new type of fish was discovered

A new fishing technique was introduced

A record number of fish were caught

The East Anglian and Scottish fleets combined for a celebration

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which vessel was set for the sail passed by the drifters?

HMS Wave

HMS Victory

HMS Endeavour

HMS Ocean

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who took the salute during the naval review?

Admiral Johnson

Admiral Smith

Admiral Parham

Admiral Nelson

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the naval review described?

It involved international fleets

It was held during a storm

It was a secret operation

It was the first of its kind in these waters