USS Indianapolis Exploration and History

USS Indianapolis Exploration and History

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

The USS Indianapolis, torpedoed after a secret mission, left only one in four men surviving, with the rest lost to the sea. Its final resting place remained a mystery until now. PBS invites viewers to join a live exploration from the ocean's depths, using state-of-the-art technology to uncover this maritime legend. The event airs Wednesday at 10, 9 central, only on PBS. For more details, visit the PBS website.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the USS Indianapolis after its secret mission?

It was captured by enemy forces.

It completed another mission.

It returned safely to port.

It was torpedoed and sank.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the fate of most of the crew of the USS Indianapolis?

They were lost to the sea.

They were rescued immediately.

They survived on a deserted island.

They were captured by pirates.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the status of the USS Indianapolis's final resting place before recent discoveries?

It was well-documented.

It was a mystery.

It was found by fishermen.

It was located by the navy.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology is being used to explore the USS Indianapolis?

State-of-the-art technology

Old diving equipment

Satellite imaging

Submarine cameras

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When can viewers watch the live broadcast of the USS Indianapolis exploration?

Wednesday at 10, 9 central

Sunday at 11, 10 central

Monday at 8, 7 central

Friday at 9, 8 central