COMMONWEALTH GAMES BATON

COMMONWEALTH GAMES BATON

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

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Hard

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The transcript describes the start of the Commonwealth Games with a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Kenyan runner Ben Gypcho receives a royal send-off from the Queen, beginning a 13-stage relay to Heathrow Airport. Gypcho's task is to deliver the Sovereign's message in a golden ivory tusk. The Queen opens the Games in Edmonton a week later, with the baton present. The transcript also touches on the historical significance of archery in England.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games take place?

Heathrow Airport

Edmonton

Buckingham Palace

Wembley Stadium

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was given a royal send-off by the Queen at the ceremony?

An Eskimo

Ben Gypcho

Jeanette Roscoe

Joan Allison

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Ben Gypcho's task during the relay?

To carry the Queen's message

To light the torch

To run the final leg

To deliver a speech

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many runners were involved in the relay to the airport?

85

50

100

13

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical role did archery play in England?

A sport in the Commonwealth Games

A main line of defense

A royal pastime

A method of communication

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