Exploring the Catacombs of Paris

Exploring the Catacombs of Paris

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video explores the Catacombs of Paris, a series of tunnels beneath the city that house the remains of 6 million Parisians. Originally created due to overflowing cemeteries in the 1700s, the catacombs have a rich history, including use by spies during World War II. The video warns visitors to stay on the designated path and encourages further exploration of other unusual places around the world.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the video introduction?

Exploring the most haunted houses

Discovering the wildest and wackiest places on Earth

Understanding the science of earthquakes

Learning about famous historical figures

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical event led to the creation of the Catacombs of Paris?

The French Revolution

The overflow of cemeteries in the 1700s

The construction of the Eiffel Tower

The Great Fire of London

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long is the visitor's path in the Catacombs of Paris?

0.8 miles

3.0 miles

2.5 miles

1.2 miles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature do some of the bones in the Catacombs have?

They are painted in gold

They are arranged in decorative displays

They are carved with names

They are covered in moss

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which war were the tunnels of the Catacombs used by spies?

World War I

World War II

The Cold War

The Napoleonic Wars

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the video inviting viewers to do at the end?

Visit the Catacombs of Paris

Explore more wacky places around the world

Learn about French cuisine

Watch a documentary on World War II