DESPATCH FROM MALTA

DESPATCH FROM MALTA

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the role of the Royal Navy in providing employment for Malta's dockyard workers and the future shift towards commercial shipping. It highlights the economic significance of the dockyard, employing around 8,000 men. Assurances are given for continued admiralty work. The video then shifts to Valletta's main shopping street, where people gather to watch a sports match on television, showcasing the good reception from 1,300 miles away. It also mentions servicemen's restrictions and a Bolton man's victory in a sports event.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a traditional source of employment for Malta's dockyard workers?

Agriculture

Commercial shipping

The Royal Navy

Tourism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many men are employed in Malta's dockyard?

5,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event caused radio shops in Valletta to be crowded?

A royal visit

A local festival

A music concert

A televised match

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the distance from Wembley to Valletta where the match reception was good?

1,300 miles

1,800 miles

1,000 miles

1,500 miles

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who managed to see Natloft House win the cup despite restrictions?

Dockyard workers

Tourists

Local residents

Servicemen