The Legend of the Spear of Destiny

The Legend of the Spear of Destiny

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video explores the myth surrounding the Nazi acquisition of a spear believed to have magical powers. It discusses Hitler's obsession with the spear and the urban legend that it influenced his actions during WWII. The narrative debunks these myths, clarifying that the spear was recovered after Hitler's death and that the story is a legend inspired by historical figures like Charlamagne. The spear's true power lies in its ability to captivate imaginations and generate myths.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Nazi forces do with the museum's treasures?

They destroyed them to erase history.

They displayed them in Berlin.

They sold them to fund the war.

They placed them in an underground bunker.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Hitler's alleged reaction to the spear?

He was obsessed and prioritized acquiring it.

He ignored it as unimportant.

He wanted to destroy it.

He considered it a threat.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to urban legend, what coincided with the spear's return to Allied hands?

The end of World War II.

Hitler's death.

The signing of the peace treaty.

The fall of Berlin.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the truth about the spear's recovery?

It was destroyed during the war.

It was never recovered.

It was recovered before Hitler's death.

It was recovered months after Hitler's death.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the legend of the spear suggest about its power?

It has the power to control minds.

It can inspire imagination and generate myths.

It can predict the future.

It can physically harm enemies.