Eternal Flame and Arlington Cemetery

Eternal Flame and Arlington Cemetery

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video details the procession to Arlington Cemetery for JFK's funeral, highlighting the creation of the eternal flame at his grave. It discusses the incidents where the flame was accidentally extinguished and relit. The video also covers Arlington's transformation into a sacred site, attracting more burial requests and tourists.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the riderless horse in the procession symbolize?

A peaceful journey

A new beginning

A royal ceremony

A fallen commander

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who requested the eternal flame for JFK's grave?

The Army Corps of Engineers

The Unknown Soldier

JFK himself

Mrs. Kennedy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was initially used as the eternal flame at JFK's grave?

A lantern

A large bonfire

A candle

A small cookout torch

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times has the eternal flame accidentally gone out?

Once

Never

Twice

Three times

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the eternal flame to go out the first time?

A visitor's hat

Rain

Mulch being dumped on it

A strong wind

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the second incident that caused the eternal flame to extinguish?

A faulty gas line

A visitor's holy water

A power outage

A bird

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What transformation did Arlington Cemetery undergo after JFK's funeral?

It was closed to the public

It became a national park

It was relocated

It became sacred ground

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact on burial requests at Arlington Cemetery after JFK's funeral?

They were denied

They decreased

They remained the same

They increased greatly

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did tourists start visiting Arlington Cemetery after JFK's funeral?

To enjoy the gardens

To attend concerts

To pay their respects

To see the new architecture