Fort Knox: Secrets and Myths

Fort Knox: Secrets and Myths

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the rumored but unconfirmed security features of Fort Knox?

Virtual trip wires and landmines

Laser beams and guard dogs

Electric fences and drones

Motion sensors and CCTV cameras

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Fort Knox considered a classified facility?

It is declared classified by the US Mint

It is a training ground for special forces

It is a research center for new technologies

It houses secret military operations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the legal name of the facility commonly known as Fort Knox?

United States Bullion Depository

United States Gold Reserve

United States Gold Depository

United States Treasury Vault

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common myth about the gold reserves in Fort Knox?

The gold is owned by foreign governments

There is no gold at all

The gold is stored in underground bunkers

The gold is actually silver

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique security feature is used on the doors of the mini vaults inside Fort Knox?

Voice recognition systems

Retina scanners

Special tape to detect entry

Biometric locks